Digital navigation specialists Jeppesen of Norway has been awarded a two-year contract with an optional three year extension to develop and implement an Integrated Hydrographic Management System (IHMS) for the Maritime & Port Authority (MPA) of Singapore.
The system will provide multiple functionalities, including bathymetric data handling, management and storage integrated with Jeppesen’s dKart Source Management system and tools for ENC and paper chart production and maintenance. Other facilities include complete production of ENCs and paper charts in addition to their updating, maintenance and distribution, and introduction of an integrated Digital Source Handling system detailing traceable workflows. Full training for both basic and advanced users as well as database administrators will also be provided.
Among the MPA’s declared objectives is an intention to become a global maritime knowledge hub by 2025.
By David Goodfellow
