Hydrography and survey
Hydrographic survey activities and specific measurements required to update maritime information.
A reference institution in the field of maritime hydrography
Maritime Hydrographic Directorate
Institutional expertise, nautical information, and technical capabilities dedicated to the maritime domain.
Institutional message
Nautical information, technical expertise, and institutional responsibility
The Maritime Hydrographic Directorate supports, through specialist expertise and documentary resources, activities specific to the maritime domain and access to information relevant to users, partners, and the interested public.
Essential navigation
Quick access
The homepage's core sections are organised for clear, quick, and coherent access to important information.
Products and services
Charts, nautical publications, certifications and specialist technical services.
AccessOrganization and responsibilities
Specialist structure, areas of competence, and institutional responsibilities.
AccessPublic information
Public documents, administrative information, and request templates.
AccessActivities and media
Presentation of the institution's activities, public communication, and relevant materials.
AccessDHM's role
An institutional platform for maritime information and specialist expertise
The homepage must clearly communicate that DHM is a structure with a technical, documentary and operational role, focused on rigour, safety, access to information, and institutional support in the maritime domain.
- a clearly expressed maritime and hydrographic profile
- official language and a sober, modern presentation
- easy access to useful resources, documents, and sections
- a coherent experience for civilian, technical, and institutional audiences
Main areas
Activities and capabilities
Nautical cartography
Producing and updating maritime navigational charts and associated cartographic products.
Publications and hydrographic notes
Managing publications, hydrographic notes, and information useful for navigation and users.
Signalling and specialist support
Technical and operational capabilities dedicated to navigational safety and specialist maritime activities.
Access and reference
Important resources
This block can group documents, publications, notices, forms, and other relevant entry points for site users.
Resource
Publications
Quick access to the publications available within the products and services section.
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Hydrographic notes
Browse the hydrographic resources and materials published on the site.
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Institutional contact
Official channel for requests, correspondence, and public relations.
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News and resources of interest
In a future stage, this area may be populated from editorial sources, Astro collections, or another existing content structure.
Information
Information bulletin
Entry point to informative content and materials published within the current site structure.
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Electronic navigational charts (ENC)
Access the interactive ENC catalogue, integrated within the products and services section.
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Paper nautical charts
Access the interactive paper chart catalogue, integrated within the products and services section.
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