Share and view ideas: Canadian Hydrographic Service Digital Transformation Initiative

Continuous innovation in technology and new international standards in hydrography are bringing a new era of marine navigation with digital products. The Canadian Hydrographic Service (CHS) is transforming the way it delivers high-quality data and services to clients, in a timely manner. This means modernizing traditional CHS products and a transition to digital access and delivery for users. We are seeking feedback from stakeholders about their knowledge of the initiative and how to best inform users of the changes.

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Who is the focus of this consultation

The Canadian Hydrographic Service will engage with:

• Professional mariners and shipping industry
• Commercial fishers
• Recreational boaters and nautical industry
• Other government departments and agencies
• Academia

Key questions for discussion

As the International Hydrographic Organization adopts new international standards, the Canadian Hydrographic Service (CHS) and other hydrographic offices are moving to digital collection, processing, dissemination, and delivery of data. This will significantly improve our ability to serve those who rely on the work that we do, and will prepare us to meet emerging needs such as machine-to-machine delivery of data and information. This transformation will increase the CHS’ ability to provide our users with the information they need, when they need it, using the cutting-edge technologies now being deployed by most ship operators.

Your ideas and input are sought around the following topics:

• The role of the Canadian Hydrographic Service
• Your knowledge of CHS’s digital transformation initiative
• Changes that impact your activities
• Best means to communicate and engage

The input gathered through this process will be used to better understand how to engage with industry and stakeholders and share information on the upcoming changes.

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