1. 16th Meeting of the South West Pacific Hydrographic Commission National Report by TOKELAU

2. 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

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

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

5. Progress on MSDI
Governance
Standards
Technology
Data

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

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