16th Meeting of the South West Pacific Hydrographic Commission National Report by TOKELAU

Main achievements during the year Tokelau Hydrographic Risk Assessment PRNI & LINZ – October 2017 Paper charts & ENCs – LINZ NZ885 Tokelau Upgraded channels - MSI Atafu upgrading works completed Nukunonu upgrading works in progress Fakaofo upgrading works to start mid year Participate in a SAR operation

Main challenges and/or obstructions Availability of resources/materials/technology Transportation Lack of interest

Progress on surveys, charting and MSI Surveys: LINZ Charting: LINZ MSI: No current qualified staff handling these safety information

Progress on MSDI Governance Standards Technology Data

Plans that affect the region Working together with SPC on the Pacific Safety of Navigation Project -AtoN LINZ – MSI training

Lessons learned to share Importance of Hydrographic data Availability of accurate data Sharing of information