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Australia/Perth
Hydrospatial 2026

23 Mar 2026

Shed 6, Wellington, New Zealand

Patron

There can be no doubt that the significance of hydrography to global trade, the environment, our living standards and maritime security continues to grow.

Vice Admiral Chris Ritchie, AO, RAN Rtd

President

Welcome to the Australasian Hydrographic Society, regional focus for
hydrography and related sciences in SE Asia, the SW Pacific and beyond.

Recent and extraordinary progress in ocean based technology means that the maritime industry and undersea exploration will be to this century that which aviation and aerospace exploration was to the last. There is concurrently great public interest in the heritage of exploration. As such, the Society aims to serve anyone with an interest in the science (and art) of this subject, the influence of which makes it the great common denominator for maritime nations.

Steve Duffield, President AHS

AHS Membership Is Open To Everyone

Membership of The Australasian Hydrographic Society is open to any individual or organisation with an interest in the science (and art) of hydrography, hydrographic exploration and its heritage. This includes surveying in the saltwater and freshwater environments, the adjacent shore and hinterland. This includes inland systems. No formal qualifications are required.

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Education Award

Applications are accepted for the AHS Education Award for evry Academic Year. The closing date for applications is in April/May every year.

AHS Award

It is now time to consider nominations for those who have contributed to our industry. In particular, be a little more adventurous and consider appropriate nominations in the corporate or even literary categories.
There are to be two levels of awards, the Australasian Society awards and the NZ-EA-WA Regional awards.

AHS Regions

Because of the geographical area covered by the Society, meetings of members and other activities are generally conducted on a Regional basis. Each Region has its own Management Committee consisting of at least a Chairman, Secretary and Treasurer.