Portugal’s cartographic responsibility in Africa

This article covers the safety of navigation in Africa and considers significant limitations both hydrographic surveys several coastal countries, production updating nautical charting. responsibility is internationally assumed by other members International Hydrographic Organization (IHO). In case maritime spaces Portuguese-speaking African countries (Cape Verde, Guinea-Bissau, São Tomé Príncipe, Angola Mozambique) it has been Portugal, through Institute (IHPT). IHPT ensures their mapping, which includes a structured regular collection data, carried out under bilateral cooperation agreements. usually designated to Primary Charting Authority (PCA). Over last 20 years, taken advantage number opportunities support countries. ensured considerable steps have improve surveys, new cartography supporting development capabilities marine sciences techniques. currently one IHPTs most relevant programs involving notable effort; purpose this its dissemination.