Instituto Hidrográfico de la Marina

The IHM was created via 30 December 1943 Law published on 1 January 1940, establishing it as a military body depending on the General Staff of the Navy [es].^[2] Fernando Balén García was appointed as first director of the IHM on 1 July 1944, serving for 22 years at the post.^[3][4]

Via a 1970 decree, the IHM was entrusted with ensuring the safety of navigation, obtaining and disseminating information on the sea and coastline, and contributing to the progress of nautical science.^[5]

The headquarters of the IHM are located in Cádiz, in San Severiano.^[6]

The IHM is the Spanish representative at the International Hydrographic Organization (IHO).^[7]

Citations

Bibliography

• Pérez Carrillo de Albornoz, Francisco J. (2002). "El Instituto Hidrográfico de la Marina". Arbor. 173 (682). Madrid: Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas: 365–383. doi:10.3989/arbor.2002.i682.1129.