Hydrographic Projects and Standards FAQ 1. Where is OCS currently conducting hydrographic surveys? 2. Where will OCS be conducting hydrographic surveys in the future? 3. Where can I find out about hydrographic survey standards and requirements? 4. Where can I find out about hydrographic survey contracting opportunities with OCS? 1. Where is OCS currently conducting hydrographic surveys? Graphics of planned hydrographic survey projects by region are available and posted on the Surveys and Wrecks page under "Projects". 2. Where will OCS be conducting hydrographic surveys in the future? The 2008 edition of the NOAA Hydrographic Survey Priorities (NHSP) provides a snap shot of areas depicting the current hydrographic needs of the nation.  The NHSP prioritizes areas in need of surveying for general and long term project scheduling. 3. Where can I find out about hydrographic survey standards and requirements? The 2008 edition of the NOS Hydrographic Surveys Specifications and Deliverables detail the requirements for hydrographic surveys to be undertaken either by NOAA field units or by organizations under contract to NOAA’s Office of Coast Survey. The NOS Hydrographic Surveys Specifications and Deliverables closely follow the International Hydrographic Organization’s Standards for Hydrographic Surveys, Special Publication 44, Fourth Edition, April 1998, specifically for Order 1 surveys. For more information visit: http://www.iho.shom.fr/ 4. Where can I find out about hydrographic survey contracting opportunities with OCS? Contracting opportunities are published at the Federal Business Opportunities web site. NOAA hydrographic surveying services contracts would appear under Procurement Classification Code "C-Architect and Engineering Services", search term "hydrographic." For more information visit https://www.fbo.gov/