The 16th conference of the North Indian Ocean Hydrographic Commission (NIOHC) has begun in the port city of Chittagong , highlighting “the importance and significance of hydrography” on Monday .
Bangladesh Navy, which is hosting the 3-day event that started from Monday in Hotel Radison Blu, Chittagong , said hydrographic work was “fundamental to develop and sustain a blue economy” in Bangladesh after the settlement of the maritime boundary with its neighbours The Chief of Naval Staff Vice Admiral Nizamuddin Ahmed inaugurated the conference as chief guest.
Egypt, India, Myanmar, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Sri Lanka, Thailand, UK and associate member states Australia, France, Oman, Seychelles, and the US are taking part.
Bangladesh is the Chairman of the NIOHC for the year 2015-2016. The Assistant Chief of Naval Staff (Operations) and NIOHC Chair Rear Admiral M Makbul Hossain is presiding over the conference.The conference will discuss hydrographic activities and its achievements, mutual co-operation, technical assistance and training support.
