Project Activities
The UK Improving Gender Balance Fund and the EWH project supported the IBSC in hosting four internships in the revision of the Standards of Competence for Category "A" and "B" of Hydrographic Surveyors and Nautical Cartographers (S-5A, S-5B, S-8A, and S-8B). The selected interns—Silvia Chomik from Argentina, Valeria Lopez-Torres from Peru, Emily Tidey from New Zealand, and Julia Wallace from the United States—had the opportunity to participate in the inter-sessional meeting of the International Federation of Surveyors/International Hydrographic Organization (IHO)/International Cartographic Association IBSC held in Athens, Greece. During the meeting, the interns conducted a thorough analysis of a questionnaire on the Standards, distributed to IBSC stakeholders earlier in the year, and presented their findings to the IBSC Board. Outside of the busy meeting sessions, the interns had the chance to explore Athens, immersing themselves in the city's rich history, iconic landmarks, and renowned Greek hospitality and cuisine. 
NOAA continued its efforts to help women gain valuable skills and experience at sea by offering fully funded opportunities on-board ships for three participants to become familiar with NOAA ships and hydrographic operations, operate NOAA commercial hydrographic equipment and software, and develop an understanding of NOAA’s hydrographic survey specifications, deliverables, and data management processes and procedures. Selected candidates were Camila Beltrán Martinez (Colombia), Naomi Naituivau (Fiji) and Chrysanthi Kleanthous (Cyprus).
SHOM & the EWH project provided opportunities for participation in hydrographic and oceanographic surveys and hydrographic training in 2024. Gabriela Castro (Colombia) and Helene Midibeyo (DR Congo) were chosen for the Hydro3 hydrographic training programme, while Sara Depres Abecasis Cardigos (Portugal), Gabriela Castro (Colombia), and Fahima Bellabad (Algeria) were selected for survey activities aboard the research vessels RV Beautemps-Baupré and RV Pourquoi Pas? Candidates aboard the RV Beautemps-Baupré gained hands-on experience in hydrographic surveying, while the candidate aboard the RV Pourquoi Pas? gained practical experience in oceanographic surveying. Additionally, candidates selected for the Hydro3 training enhanced their knowledge of hydrographic practices.
The selected candidate, Ms. Kimberly Mason (Germany), successfully led a continuous improvement project related to the IC-ENC Learning Management System (LMS) in particular relating to bite size eLearning on S-100 related topics. The IC-ENC LMS is a key resource for Members with over 600 accounts. This project helped the selected candidate build skills in leadership and project management, as well as analytical skills.
CLOSED NOAA (USA) would like to announce that 3 opportunities are projected to be available in 2024 associated with the EWH project for an at-sea experience on a NOAA hydrographic ship. Selected candidates will spend time (approximately two to three weeks underway) aboard a NOAA hydrographic ship to gain hands-on experience. Ideally candidates will be early to mid-level hydrographers with a strong background and continued interest in hydrography. (Details and Questionnaire Form)
CLOSED IC-ENC would like to announce an opportunity for a female candidate to be associated with the EWH project by leading on the continuous improvement of the IC-ENC Knowledgebase. Selected candidate will work with IC-ENC virtually one day a week during August 2023 to end of September 2023, she will then travel to the UK and spend a month in person at IC-ENC headquarters (UK Hydrographic Office) to work on the project. Ideally candidates will be early to mid-level hydrographers with a strong background and continued interest in hydrography. Chosen candidate must be able to travel and be in place at IC-ENC Headquarters in the United Kingdom from 2 to 27 October. IC-ENC will support travel and accommodation costs and will work with the chosen candidate on obtaining a visa. Please email any questions about this application process opportunity to therenc@ic-enc.org. Candidates’ applications should arrive no later than 30 June 2023. (Details and Questionnaire Form)
Selected: Ms. Juliane Affonso (Brazil)
CLOSED1 internship focusing on the EWH Outreach project, at the IHO Secretariat in Monaco.(Details and application form)
Selected - Ms Nino Zarandia from Georgia
CLOSED3 internships related with the review process of submitted programmes to the International Board on Standards of Competence for Hydrographic Surveyors and Nautical Cartographers (IBSC), by VTC with in-person participation in the IBSC45 Meeting (Details and application form)
 Selected: Ms Gabriella Alodia from Indonesia / Ms Mildred Barzola from Ecuador
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KICK-OFF VTC MEETING - TUESDAY 28 SEPTEMBER |
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