# Seychelles maritime domain management initiative

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/seychelles-maritime-domain-management-initiative
> Updated: 2026-09-19T06:33:53.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2.

The Seychelles Cabinet has approved the creation of the Seychelles Hydrographic Office (SHO) to manage the nation’s extensive maritime domain, which covers approximately 1.3 to 1.4 million square kilometers. Operating as a specialized department within the Seychelles Maritime Safety Authority (SMSA), the office is tasked with coordinating, managing, and preserving hydrographic data.

The initiative aims to standardize the collection of data regarding seabed depth, underwater features, currents, and hazards. This information is intended to serve as a national asset to support maritime safety, search and rescue operations, environmental monitoring, and marine planning. Furthermore, the SHO is expected to bolster the country’s Blue Economy strategy by benefiting sectors such as commercial shipping and fishing through improved knowledge of the maritime environment.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-19: Seychelles establishes new Hydrographic Office for maritime management

Seychelles has approved the creation of the Seychelles Hydrographic Office to manage its vast maritime domain, improve navigation safety, and support the nation’s Blue Economy strategy.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/seychelles-establishes-new-hydrographic-office-for-maritime-management

### 2026-09-15: Seychelles establishes Hydrographic Office to manage maritime domain

Seychelles has approved the creation of a national Hydrographic Office within the SMSA to manage and map its 1.4 million square kilometer maritime domain for safety and economic development.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/seychelles-establishes-hydrographic-office-to-manage-maritime-domain

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Cite as: Seychelles maritime domain management initiative. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/seychelles-maritime-domain-management-initiative