Sunday 24 September 2023 from 10:00 to 15:00 - Oorganisation Hydropgraphique Internationale
Free
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European Heritage Days: International Hydrographic Organization
The IHO, an intergovernmental organization with its secretariat based in Monaco, coordinates the activities of its 98 member states to map the oceans. This helps to enrich our knowledge of the marine environment and supports activities such as navigation, the development of the blue economy and the sustainable use of the oceans, etc.
Despite the technological advances that have been made over the years, some traditional techniques, such as measuring depths with lead sounder and using sextants to navigate, are still in use.
Despite the technological advances that have been made over the years, some traditional techniques, such as measuring depths with lead sounder and using sextants to navigate, are still in use.
During the tours, you'll be able to learn more about these different techniques for expanding our knowledge of the oceans, and see how certain traditional practices complement state-of-the-art equipment. We'll also look at how the data collected can be used in search and rescue operations, ocean protection and more.
Location: 4b, quai Antoine 1er
Guided tour by appointment only at: 10am - 11am - 2pm - 3pm
Reservations: (+377) 93 10 81 00
