Topographic survey

Information on the topographic survey services provided by the Maritime Hydrographic Directorate.

Topographic surveys

In accordance with Law No. 395/2004 on maritime hydrographic activity and Order of the Minister of National Defence No. M129/2016 establishing the public data resulting from maritime hydrographic activity made available to users, the hydrographic, cartographic and publishing activities that may be carried out for a fee, and the related fees, the Maritime Hydrographic Directorate may carry out topographic surveys for a fee.

Total costs, expressed in euros, for 1 hectare of topographic survey, depending on terrain category and degree of coverage:

Terrain / ReliefCategory ICategory IICategory IIICategory IVCategory VCategory VI
Category I85113141169197225
Category II96130163197231265
Category III107147186225265304
Category IV118163209254299344
Category V130180231282333383

The unit of measurement for topographic surveys is the hectare.

For topogeodetic fieldwork carried out outside optimal periods, time norms are increased by the percentage rates set out in the table below:

Work area / monthJanuaryFebruaryMarchApril-OctoberNovemberDecember
Plain and hill35%35%15%-15%35%
Mountain40%40%30%20%30%40%

The fees do not include travel expenses for personnel and the hydrographic platform to/from the work area (transport, subsistence allowance, accommodation), which are borne by the beneficiary.

Any printing costs are calculated according to the beneficiary's requirements and are borne by the beneficiary.