EAHC Representative at new IHO Council

Background EAHC Procedure for Selection for IHO Council was endorsed during 3rd EAHC SCM. From the submitted applications from MS who is interested for the seat: If the number of candidates is equal to or lower than the number of EAHC Representative(s) assigned by the IHO Secretary-General, then the aforementioned candidates will be automatically designated as Representative(s). In case the number of candidates is higher than the number of Representative(s), the EAHC Member States shall select its Nominated Representative(s) to the IHO Council in the following order : The present Chair, and then the Vice Chair. By consensus agreement of those present at appropriate meeting of the EAHC. If a vote is required, then the result shall be based on the valid votes cast.

Application from EAHC Member States on Representing EAHC in IHO Council EAHC CL 22/2016 was circulated calling Member States to write in their interest for IHO Council if additional seats are available. To date, response received as followings: On 21 Oct 16, Thailand has indicated his interest. On 28 Oct 16, Indonesia has indicated his interest.

Seats Allocated for EAHC Seats by regional basis: 2 seats IHO CL 63/2016

Seats by hydrographic interest (tonnage): 10 seats No. Member State Tonnage 1 China 97570000 9 Italy 18449142 2 Singapore 53691448 10 Norway 17564236 3 UK 45360141 11 Denmark 15604079 4 Greece 44190793 12 India 11113181 5 ROK 29885000 13 Malaysia 10938309 6 USA 23063117 14 Russia 10310722 7 Cyprus 21565917 15 Germany 10058928 8 Japan 19743023 Source: CCL 7 dated 1 July 16

Action Japan to confirm whether to occupy seat base on regional basis or hydrographic interest basis. To decide which MS to occupy regional basis seat if Japan opt for hydrographic interest basis seat. Thailand Indonesia