1. 1st Emergency Response Workshop Singapore, 18th October 2016
Presentation by : Singapore

2. Participants EAHC CHC MSs Brunei Darussalam China Indonesia Japan
Republic of Korea
Malaysia
Singapore
Thailand
Others
Transport Safety Investigation Bureau, Singapore
Sea & land Pte. Ltd, Singapore

3. Outline of Presentation
Objectives of Workshop
Case Studies Shared by Member States
Natural Disasters
Search and Rescue/Salvage
Hydrography and Emergency Response
Key Takeaways from Workshop
Recommendations to EAHC SC

4. Objectives
To share Member States’ experiences with emergency response through case studies;
To identify roles Hydrographic Offices play in managing and responding to emergencies; and
To learn about relevant technical requirements, best practices and frameworks necessary to remain prepared for quick emergency responses

5. Case Studies shared by Member States
Natural Disasters

6. Case Studies shared by Member States
Search & Rescue/Salvage

7. Case Studies shared by Member States
Hydrography and Emergency Response

8. Key Takeaways
Hydrographic offices play an important role in emergency disaster response
Key roles include
Search and rescue/salvage operations
Ensuring safe navigation for vessels providing aid/relief
Hydrographic data and equipment are essential in risk reduction and disaster response
Preparedness is key
Cooperation and coordination between hydrographic offices is often necessary

9. Recommendations to EAHC SC
Development of minimum guidelines
Sharing workshop presentation slides on EAHC website
2nd Emergency Disaster Response Workshop
Practical based (tabletop exercises, field demonstration, etc.)
Capacity building
Scenario-based training quick survey and charting
Training hydrographers with multiple skills
Sharing technical expertise

10. Recommendations to EAHC SC
Base Data for updating and sharing at EAHC level
Regular updating of GEBCO data
Regional MSDI accessible by EAHC MSs
Standards and quality of surveys and charts for disaster response
Disseminate information and data and producing fit-for-purpose charts quickly
Communication and reporting