01/09/2026
The 3rd Joint IHO-IALA Workshop on S-100/S-200 Development and Portrayal Opens in Istanbul!
This morning IALA, IHO and the Directorate General of Coastal Safety of Türkiye are hosting the 3rd Joint IHO-IALA Workshop on S-100/S-200 Development and Portrayal in Istanbul, Türkiye, from 1 to 4 September 2026.
The workshop brings together experts from hydrographic offices, Marine Aids to Navigation authorities, maritime administrations, international organisations, industry and academia to advance the development and implementation of S-100 and S-200 framework standards and products. More than 70 participants from across the maritime community are taking part.
The programme includes presentations on the alignment of international standards, operational implementation, secure data exchange, data quality and validation, practical use cases and lessons learned from implementation activities.
The workshop provides an important opportunity for IALA, IHO and stakeholders to strengthen cooperation and support the delivery of interoperable digital maritime services that contribute to safer, more efficient and more sustainable navigation.