News and Updates

Free High-Level S-100 Overview Course for Management Level

ECC — Mon, 16 Feb 2026 14:16:57 GMT

A new S-100 Overview Course for Management Level is now available for FREE in the PRIMAR Training Portal, for all registered users.

The 1 hour 15 min long course is available in English, with English, French and Spanish subtitles for your convenience.

Please visit the PRIMAR Training Portal to find out more!

New PRIMAR RENC Member - South Korea

ECC — Mon, 16 Feb 2026 12:24:33 GMT

On Tuesday 20th January 2026, an agreement was signed in Stavanger, Norway, making Korea (ROK) the 20th member of PRIMAR.

From the Korean side, the agreement was signed by Director General of Korea Hydrographic and Oceanographic Agency (KHOA), Mr. Kyusam Jung.
From the Norwegian side, the agreement was signed by Director General of the Norwegian Mapping Authority, Mr. Johnny Welle.

As an advanced hydrographic office with a strong focus on S-100 implementation, KHOA will help bring PRIMAR forward and strengthen the PRIMAR cooperation.

21st PRIMAR Technical Experts Working Group Meeting

ECC — Mon, 16 Feb 2026 12:23:56 GMT

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.