The Global Bathymetry Chart (GEBCO) is calling for nominations to fill a vacant seat in its Guiding Committee.



Under the auspices of International Hydrographic Organization (IHO) and the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC) of UNESCO, GEBCO operates through largely voluntary contributions of an enthusiastic international team of geoscientists and hydrographers, and its work is directed by a Guiding Committee.

The Guiding Committee includes five members appointed by the International Hydrographic Organization (IHO) and five members appointed by the IOC for a five-year term, renewable once.

One IOC-appointed seat will become vacant in 2022 and a call for nominations is therefore underway to fill that seat.

The criteria for the selection of GGC Members include:

• Significant knowledge in bathymetry, especially in state-of-the-art ocean surveying and mapping;
• Experience in undersea topographic terrain analysis;
• Basic awareness of the marine or Earth science disciplines;
• Demonstrated understanding of the role of bathymetric and other marine data as a part of the ocean science value chain;
• Knowledge of the needs of various ocean stakeholders including end-users of ocean mapping products and services;
• Capacity to positively influence global ocean mapping efforts in the international arena through strategic inputs; and
• Analytical and communication skills
• Experts from both public and private sectors are welcomed.

Do you have the profile and wish to be nominated as an expert to the GEBCO Guiding Committee? Are you affiliated to an IOC Member State and would like to submit a nomination?

Kindly contact Mr Toshihiko Chiba (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) for more information and next steps.

Deadline for nominations: 11 January 2022