Conveying prompt and complete nautical information

The Abruzzo Region, in collaboration with its technical partner, the Italian Hydrographic Institute of the Italian Navy (IMM), is responsible to carry out two pilot actions in the context of MED OSMoSIS. The pilot actions are being developed by the IMM under the project UP aiming at developing a Web-GIS Interface to deliver information and implement communication between the hydrographic office (HO) or a maritime authority, and the key players operating in a specific marine area. The nautical charts represented in the interface will comply with the international standards. Such a module will provide authorized users/partners with an updated digital cartographic platform for planning activities, issuing disciplinary measures, managing maritime areas, or even creating a graphical attachment. It will be connected to other web maps/coverage services delivered by national and European authorities.


The software that is being developed in Italy has the purpose to speed up the process of nautical information sharing and communication, and to ensure interoperability with similar systems at EU level, thus ensuring that nautical information is promptly conveyed, clearly outlined and complete.


Author: Laura Rosella (Abruzzo Region), with the contribution of the Hydrographic Institute of the Italian Navy.

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