1. Progress Report on the Establishment of EA-RECC
Reported by Hydrographic Office,
Marine Department
Hong Kong, China

2. Establishment of EA-RECC
Background
Upon the endorsement given in the last SC meeting in Feb 2017, Hong Kong (China) has started the preparatory work for the establishment of EA-RECC in March;
As of July 2017, the on-going preparatory work included:
Staff recruitment and Training
Office Preparation
Computer equipment procurement
Drafting operating guidelines
Discussion with other RENCs on various matters

3. EA-RECC Timeline

4. (1) Staff Recruitment  

5. (2) Office Preparation
The EA-RECC will be located inside the Hydrographic Office.
Phase 1: Setting up of temporary office area:
By conversion of some existing ancillary area;
Installation of new office cubicle for each officer;
Installation of supporting facilities such as telephone lines, power points, LAN line etc.

6. (2) Office Preparation
Temporary office area

7. (2) Office Preparation Phase 2: Setting up of permanent office:
By conversion of some existing ancillary area and a conference room;
Funding for the building works had been secured and it is expected to start in September and be finished by December 2017

8. (2) Office Preparation
Vacated conference room ready for conversion

9. (3) Contact with Other RENC (IC-ENC)
A 2-day workshop has been conducted in the Hydrographic Office in July 2017 with the General Manage of IC-ENC and the key in-house EA-RECC project staff.
This workshop provided a two-way flow of information:-
The EA-RECC goals, purpose, project plan etc,
The IC-ENC global operating model of four core services (production support, validation, distribution and revenue management), financial model and governance.

10. (3) Contact with Other RENC (IC-ENC)

11. (4) Contact with Other RENC (IC-ENC)
After the workshop, a meeting has been conducted between the General Manage of IC-ENC and the key EA-RECC project staff.
Items discussed including:
In-depth discussion about the operation of the IC-ENC
Staff attachment and training opportunity for the EA RECC technical staff
Attending IC-ENC Technical Conferences / Steering Committee Meetings as observer

12. (4) Contact with Other RENC (IC-ENC)
Meeting with Mr. James Harper, General Manager of IC-ENC

13. Invitation to EAHC Member States
Hong Kong (China) would like to invite EAHC Member States to consider joining EA-RECC.
Enquires from MSs on matters related to the development and operations of EA-RECC are most welcome.
Contact persons:
Mr. Michael CHAU, Hydrographer, HKHO (
Mr. Donald CHAN, Manager, EA-RECC, HKHO (

14. Establishment of EA-RECC
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