COURSE OVERVIEW:

This course provides a foundational understanding of hydrography, the science of measuring and describing features of oceans, seas, coastal areas, lakes, and rivers. Participants will gain a solid introduction to hydrographic surveying methods, positioning systems, bathymetric mapping, tides and water levels, oceanographic parameters, data acquisition systems, and the production of nautical charts and geospatial products.

The course emphasizes how hydrographic data supports safe navigation, marine construction, offshore oil and gas operations, coastal zone management, environmental monitoring, and maritime defense applications. Participants will also learn the basics of multibeam and single beam sonar, GNSS positioning, tidal observations, seabed characterization, quality control processes, and industry standards. By the end of the course, participants will have a comprehensive understanding of the core concepts, workflows, and practical applications of hydrography within the marine environment.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

After completion of the course, the participants will be able to:

• Understand the fundamental principles and scope of hydrography.
• Identify key applications of hydrographic data in various marine industries.
• Describe positioning and navigation systems used in hydrographic surveys.
• Explain the operation of single-beam and multibeam echosounders.
• Understand tide measurement principles and methods for water level correction.
• Interpret bathymetric data and seabed features.
• Describe the workflow of hydrographic data acquisition and processing.
• Understand geodetic datums, chart datums, and coordinate systems.
• Identify essential oceanographic parameters influencing hydrographic surveys.
• Explain seabed classification techniques and sediment sampling methods.
• Understand quality control procedures used in hydrographic projects.
• Interpret how hydrographic survey outputs are transformed into nautical charts.
• Recognize international hydrographic standards, including IHO guidelines.
• Support decision-making with hydrographic and marine geospatial information.

TARGET AUDIENCE:

• Marine surveyors and hydrographic technicians
• Professionals entering the hydrography or marine geospatial field
• Offshore engineers and project staff
• Environmental and coastal zone management personnel
• Naval and maritime operations teams
• GIS and geoscience professionals working with marine data
• Students and early career staff pursuing marine survey roles

TRAINING COURSE METHODOLOGY:

A highly interactive combination of lectures, discussion sessions, and case studies will be employed to maximise the transfer of information, knowledge, and experience. The course will be intensive, practical, and highly interactive. The sessions will start by raising the most relevant questions and motivating everybody to find the right answers. The attendants will also be encouraged to raise more of their questions and to share in developing the right answers using their analysis and experience. There will also be some indoor experiential activities to enhance the learning experience. Course material will be provided in PowerPoint, with necessary animations, learning videos, and general discussions.

The course participants shall be evaluated before, during, and at the end of the course.

COURSE CERTIFICATE:

National Consultant Centre for Training LLC (NCC) will issue an Attendance Certificate to all participants completing a minimum of 80 percent of the total attendance time requirement.