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Last Updated on: 29 April 2013
The institute is acknowledged as the Regional Training Centre for hydrography for south east Asia and Africa and has all the requisite accreditations and affilitiations for training in Hydrograhy vis:-
- IHO Cat A certification for Long Hydrographic Course
- IHO Cat B certification for Basic Hydrographic Course
- Affiliation to Goa University for award of Msc in Hydrography on successful completion of Long Hydrographic Course
- Affiliation to Cochin University of Science and Technology for award of Diploma in Hydrography on successful completion of PO 'Q' Course
The primary role of the institute is to conduct training in the applied science of Hydrography and allied studies for
- Indian and International Naval Officers & Sailors.
- Civilian personnel from various Indian Ports & other Maritime Agencies.
- Periodically review the syllabi of various courses as per the specifications of International Hydrographic Organisation (IHO) & Goa University.
The institute is responsible to the Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Southern Naval Command, at Kochi in Kerala for imparting requisite levels of training to the personnel nominated by the National and International Hydrographic Offices as well as other Institutions and Organisations. The institute is also responsible to the Southern Naval Command, through the National Hydrographic Office, at Dehra Dun, for the preparation of the draft, Annual Training Programmes and periodic reviews for updating the syllabi of various courses.
The institute is responsible to the Chief Hydrographer to the Govt.
of India for meeting the Standards of Competence while designing the Syllabi
for the IHO CAT 'A' and CAT 'B' Courses. Additionally, the institute also
undertakes local and operational survey tasks in Goa Area as and when
ordered by the relevant authorities, without disrupting the primary role.
The institute conducts trials, commissioning and evaluation of new survey
equipment as directed by the Chief Hydrographer from time to time. The
institute is the primary institution for advising the Indian Hydrographic
department and the Training Command on Hydrographic training related issues
and curriculum.
NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF HYDROGRAPHY
C/o Headquarters, Goa Naval Area,
Vasco-da-Gama, Goa - 403 802
India
Tel : +91-832-2582808
Fax : +91-832-2513419
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