Instituto Hidrográfico de la Marina

The Instituto Hidrográfico de la Marina (IHM; literally "Hydrographic Institute of the Navy") is a Spanish institution with responsibilities in the fields of hydrography, geodesy and photogrammetry, cartography, navigation and oceanography.[1]

Instituto Hidrográfico de la Marina
Agency overview
Formed1943
JurisdictionSpain
HeadquartersPlaza San Severiano 3, Cádiz

History

The IHM was created via 30 December 1943 Law published on 1 January 1940, establishing it as a military body depending on the General Staff of the Navy.[2] Fernando Balén García was appointed as first director of the IHM on 1 July 1944, serving for 22 years at the post.[3][4]

Via a 1970 decree, the IHM was entrusted with ensuring the safety of navigation, obtaining and disseminating information on the sea and coastline, and contributing to the progress of nautical science.[5]

The headquarters of the IHM are located in Cádiz, in San Severiano.[6]

The IHM is the Spanish representative at the International Hydrographic Organization (IHO).[7]

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