Course Program

Distance learning Module

• 1 week for the UKHO course. A textbook (paper/ digital) is sent to students 6 weeks prior to cover the basic elements. Exercise Book is also used for marking ahead of the course.
• 1-year license for further E-learning material on Udemy

Foundation Module

• Cartographic basics covering the underlying details of nautical cartography

Geospatial Fundamentals Module

• Understanding the IHO S-57 Transfer Standard as well as practical aspects of S-57 Composer software and appropriate data management regarding geospatial database

Compilation Module

• Practical module regarding compilation into a geospatial database (bathymetry element, coastline, scheduling, field exercise, meta-data) in compliance with IHO S-57, S-58 using CARIS software.

Product Construction Module

• Production of an ENC / Paper Chart (from data capturing to quality assurance and publication process)
• Introduction of the future standard such as S-100. 

Data Assessment Module

• Decision making and processing of new information using software and traditional checking processes to fulfill the responsibility of Hydrographic Offices. (Notice to Mariners, New Edition, maintenance)

Final Project (for CAT-B part)

• Overall exercise by students including course review, evaluations, and lessons learned sessions

Cooperation Module

• Integrated data management for Maritime Spatial Data Infrastructure (MSDI) for the better ocean governance for 2 days in Taunton, UK
• Topographic data management in a wider perspective with the insight of the Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Digital Twin Module

• Digital twins, S-100 implementation and the link with MSDI, and their potential to be used by autonomous vessels as a 3D world view for navigation purposes bringing efficiency, safety and environmental benefits to the shipping sector for 1 week