Category B
Category "B" Programmes in Hydrographic Survey and Nautical Cartography
The Republic of Korea (ROK) sponsors Hydrographic Survey and Nautical Cartography programmes Recognized at Category "B" level by the FIG-IHO-ICA IBSC.
Nautical Cartography Programme
The Programme is recognized at the Category “B” level by the IBSC against the IHO Publication S-8B - Standards of Competence for Category “B” Nautical Cartographers.
Summary of the Programme
The Programme consists of four Modules and one Specialism.
- Module 1 represents the foundation module of the programme. It introduces students to the basics of marine data processing, chart work and cartography, building the foundation for Module 2.
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Module 1 - Foundations of Marine Geospatial Information
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Unit 1
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Introduction to Charts and ENCs
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Unit 2
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Chart Compilation Concepts
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Unit 3
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ENC Data Concepts
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Unit 4
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Product Maintenance – Ways of Updating
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- Module 2 Part A includes extensive practical exercises, assignments, hands-on instruction and continuous testing of newly acquired skills.
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Module 2 Part A - Marine Data Assessment, Compilation and Production
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Unit 1
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Chart Design and Planning (Chart Scheming)
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Unit 2
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Compiling Topography & Coastline
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Unit 3
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Compiling Bathymetry, including contouring
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Unit 4
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Compilation of other features
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Unit 5
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Product Finishing – ENCs and Paper Charts
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- Module 2 Part A (revision) and Part B include extensive practical exercises, assignments, hands-on instruction and continuous testing of newly acquired skills.
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Module 2 Part A (revision) and Part B - Marine Data Assessment, Compilation and Production
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Unit 6
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Evaluating Bathymetry (Advanced)
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Unit 7
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QC & Workflow
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Unit 8
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Complex Compilation
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Unit 9
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Product Finishing: Raster Charts & Printing
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- Module 3 contains the legal and scientific elements of the programme, including geology, oceanography and maritime law.
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Module 3 - Marine Environment & Context
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Unit 1
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Marine Geology
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Unit 2
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Oceanography
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Unit 3
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Maritime Law
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- Module 4 represents a self-contained course on Marine Spatial Data Infrastructures (MSDI), including the wider uses of hydrographic data with practical assessments to ensure comprehension.
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Module 4 - Marine Spatial Data Infrastructures
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Unit 1
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Marine Data Products & Services
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Unit 2
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Marine Spatial Data Infrastructures
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Unit 3
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MSDI Applications
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Unit 4
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Marine Information Objects
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- Specialism 1 (Remote Sensing for Hydrographers) is based on the practical use of satellite and aerial imagery for chart compilation and cartography.
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Specialism 1 - Remote Sensing for Hydrographers
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Unit 1
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Photogrammetry Concepts and Techniques
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Unit 2
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Remote Sensing
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Unit 3
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Imagery Interpretation
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Hydrographic Survey Programme
The Programme is recognized at the Category “B” level by the IBSC against the IHO Publication S-5B - Standards of Competence for Category “B” Hydrographic surveyors.
Summary of the Programme
The programme consists of 15 modules for 16 weeks and a final project lasting 4 weeks (A total of 20 weeks with Theory: 5 weeks; Practical components: 14 weeks; Self-Guided study: 1 week)
- Three introductory modules: Introductory modules deliver overview and demonstration to motivate students and give perspective.
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Module
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Duration
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Description
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INTRO1
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2 days
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Introduction to Hydrography
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INTRO2
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5 days
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Introduction to Data Collection and Processing
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COMPUT
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10 days
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Computation Tools
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- Eight modules on theory and guided practice covering the scientific content along with practical work.
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Module
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Duration
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Description
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NAUTIC
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10 days
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Nautical Science
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ENVIRO
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6 days
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Earth and Environmental Sciences
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POSIT1
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6 days
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Horizontal and Vertical Positioning
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WATLEV
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5 days
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Water Levels
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REMSEN
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3 days
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Remote Sensing
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BATHY1
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3 days
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Bathymetry (SBES, SSS)
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BATHY2
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3 days
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Bathymetry (MBES)
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LAWSEA
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1 day
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Law of the Sea, Liability
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- Four modules on practical work: To reinforce autonomy and theory.
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Module
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Duration
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Description
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POSIT2
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5 days
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Land Survey Practice
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QAQC00
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5 days
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QA/QC
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HYDROP
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6 days
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Hydrographic Practice
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HYDROM
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10 days
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Hydrographic Data Management
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- The final project covers planning and preparing for a small survey, data acquisition, processing and deliverables.
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Task
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Duration
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Description
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Planning
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16 hours
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Design a survey plan
Identify challenges for the survey
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Preparation
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36 hours
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Set-up survey instrument ground support and onboard
Perform and report on survey offsets, calibration and health checks
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Acquisition
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26 hours
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Deploy and operate MBES, SBES and SSS
Apply QA procedures
Report on survey operations
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Processing
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46 hours
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Format and configure collected data
Apply reductions
Perform data cleaning
Assess data quality and analyze the results of the survey
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Deliverables
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12 hours
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Compile survey data for delivery
Create survey products
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Reports
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24 hours
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Report of survey
Oral presentation of survey conduct and results
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Both programmes are conducted at the Korea Hydrographic and Oceanographic Agency (KHOA), Busan, ROK.
Call for applications are made by IHO Circular Letters and includes requirements and logistics.
Link to the latest circular letter
- Nautical Cartography Programme (in 2023)
- Hydrographic Survey Programme (in 2024)
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