DATES FOR THE XIXth INTERNATIONAL HYDROGRAPHIC CONFERENCE / 1st SESSION OF THE IHO ASSEMBLY

IHB File No. S1/6000/XIX CIRCULAR LETTER 45/2015 19 June 2015 DATES FOR THE XIXth INTERNATIONAL HYDROGRAPHIC CONFERENCE / 1st SESSION OF THE IHO ASSEMBLY Dear Hydrographer, 1. The 5th Extraordinary International Hydrographic Conference (EIHC-5) decided to convene the XIX International Hydrographic Conference (or 1st IHO Assembly) either from 27 to 31 March or from th 3 to 7 April 2017, exact dates to be confirmed (Decision No. 15 refers). 2. The Directing Committee was informed recently by the authorities in Monaco that the dates discussed at EIHC-5 had to be reconsidered due to unforeseen constraints relating to the availability of appropriate venues in Monaco. 3. After consultation with the Government of Monaco, the Directing Committee informs Member States that the dates proposed for the Conference / Assembly are now from 24 to 28 April 2017. 4. Subject to any comments received from the Member States, the Directing Committee will plan the preparation of the Conference/Assembly accordingly. Logistical information will be provided in due course. On behalf of the Directing Committee Yours sincerely, Robert WARD President Copy: Department of External Relations and Cooperation - Government of Monaco