The vision for HIPP is to undertake an efficient, effective and sustainable hydrographic survey, oceanographic and marine geophysical data collection program through a partnership with Industry to deliver a true nation-building effort.
Strategic Objectives:
- To obtain full, high quality bathymetric coverage of Australia's Exclusive Economic Zone by 2050
- To link the Australian Chart Datum to the National ellipsoid through the development of the AusHydroid by 2030
- To integrate all HIPP activities into the National Plan for Multibeam Data Acquisition
- Provide environmental data that contributes to national efforts in establishing a baseline dataset of Australia’s marine estate through data acquisition for safety of navigation
- To support hydrographic, meteorological and oceanographic survey in remote locations
- To support the development of an academic program to deliver an organic tertiary hydrographic qualification
- To support capacity building programs in the region
- To adhere to the Australian Government’s Data Availability and Use
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Standards
- NOTE: HydroScheme 2026 and applicable surveys will operate under SOR 2026.3 unless specifically noted
- NOTE: HydroScheme 2025 will operate under SOR 2025.1
- IHO Standards for Hydrographic Surveys (S-44)