21st PRIMAR Technical Experts Working Group Meeting
Thank you to everyone who took part in the 21st PRIMAR Technical Experts Working Group Meeting in Stavanger on 25–26 November. The two days were filled with valuable updates, collaboration, and discussions supporting important advancements within PRIMAR and the S-100 framework.
Latest PRIMAR news, including updates from the PRIMAR Marketing Group, was shared along with insights into ongoing projects. One of the key highlights was the introduction of expanded support for Dual Fuel and Multi Fuel delivery, together with updates to S-100 e5.2, the Service Guide, and PRIMAR Product Catalogue workflows.
A big thank-you to all contributors for the insights and engagement that continue to drive progress in modern maritime data and services.
The meeting also provided a closer look at PRIMAR GDS, progress on S-100 and S-101 development, and the validation tools supporting production. Discussions on data protection, digital signatures, and operational experiences provided valuable insights and shared learning for all participants.
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Hydrographic Offices presented status updates on S-101 dataset production, plans for other S-100 products and developments. Additional sessions covered the latest developments in the PRIMAR Training Portal, a demonstration of the S-100 Explorer, and updates from relevant IHO working groups, along with a reminder of the opportunities offered through the PRIMAR Capacity Building Fund.
Latest news from software suppliers reflected ongoing advancements in the development of S-100 solutions. Teledyne Geospatial (CARIS, SevenCs, and Raymarine), along with IIC Technologies, GEOPHONE GROUP INTERNATIONAL Oy, and Esri, shared updates on their latest work, demonstrating progress across tools, data production methods, and operational capabilities. These updates highlighted the industry’s commitment to the S-100 transition, with clear progress in production workflows, distribution solutions, and next-generation ECDIS capabilities.
A big thank-you to all contributors for the insights and engagement that continue to drive progress in modern maritime data and services.