A Marine Spatial Data Infrastructure (MSDI) is that element of an SDI that focuses on the marine input in terms of governance, standards, ICT and content. The concept of MSDI is now gaining wider appreciation in terms of the way a variety of data types might be combined for efficient analysis by a wide range of disciplines,such as spatial planning, environmental management and emergency response. This requires the data to be held in a generic way, rather than for a particular product for a limited user group or for a specific purpose. An MSDI is not a collection of hydrographic products, but an infrastructure that promote interoperability of data at all levels.
Vision
"Our vision is to provide qualitative and quantitative marine geospatial data".
Mission
Our mission is to contribute to the country's economic growth by fostering a thriving blue economy and enhancing resilience to natural disasters through the provision of high-quality marine geospatial data.
Role
MSDI play's a pivotal role within the Sri Lanka marine sector. we,
- Connect stakeholders across all sectors and encourage collaboration
- Liberate seabed data and products for users
- Raise awareness of the importance of seabed mapping in the wider community
- Guide the sector towards quality standards and consistency