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Hydrographic Surveying - Hydrographic and Undersea Feature Name Proposals
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This factsheet explains the role of the Australian Hydrographic Office (AHO) in managing hydrographic and undersea feature names within Australia’s geographic naming framework.
It outlines the responsibilities of the AHO in researching, assessing and maintaining naming information, as well as coordinating submissions to international bodies. It also provides guidance on the processes and standards for proposing new or revised names for maritime and undersea features within and beyond Australian waters.