Safe Navigation

The "lifelines" of transportation and communication are of utmost importance to people living on islands. These systems rely on accurate and up-to-date information and are vulnerable to natural and man-made hazards. The NOAA Pacific Services Center supports activities that enhance the integrity of lifelines and reduce their vulnerability—through improved, effective, and appropriate products and services.

Objectives

• Support the updating and dissemination of charts and navigational information for all U.S. flag Pacific islands.
• Support the establishment and modernization of the geodetic foundation for the U.S.-associated Pacific islands.
• Support risk management planning.

Current Safe Navigation Projects

The following projects, linked to their project plans, are currently under way or planned for implementation in 2006—2007. Final implementation of the project plans is dependent upon availability of funding. Because of their crosscutting nature, some projects are listed under more than one focus area.

• Pacific Islands Geospatial Network
• Pacific Islands Mapping Activities Database
• Pacific Islands Spatial Training
• Upgrade Geodetic Control

Accomplishments to Date

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• Ground Control Surveys in Partnership with Federal and Local Government Agencies
• Horizontal and Vertical Geodetic Control Project for the CNMI
• Improved Three-Dimensional Positioning Capabilities in Guam and the CNMI
• Nautical Charts and Coast Pilot Updates
• Technical Assistance in Geospatial Positioning
• Training and Outreach in Geodetic Control