Technical Cooperation and Training
Technical Cooperation and Training activities are aligned to the IHO Capacity Building Strategy.
Earmarked Activities - Specifically funded activities that will have a call for participants
| Programme | Number of Students | Duration & Timing | Sponsor | Last Reference (Circular Letter) | Invitation Period |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Master of Science in Hydrographic Science – University of Southern Mississippi (USA) | 2 students | 1 year (August to August) | Republic of Korea | CL34/2024 | Normally in August of the previous year |
| GEOMAC Cartography Cat B – UKHO | 7 students | 4.5 months (July to December) | Nippon Foundation | CL04/2025 | Normally in January/February |
| Cat B Hydrographic Survey or Nautical Cartography | 10 students | 20 weeks (June to November) | Republic of Korea | CL45/2024 | Normally from December (previous year) to February |
Non Earmarked Activities - Activities submitted by the Regional Hydrographic Commissions to be funded
Workshops and Seminars
Technical Workshops are events where a particular subject is considered and developed by means of practical work of the participants. The objective of Seminars on Capacity Building is to raise awareness at governmental level of the importance of hydrography to safety of navigation and national economic development, and to explore initiatives of common regional interest.
Short and Long Courses
Short courses are one to two-week trainings on Maritime Safety Information (MSI) and on hydrographic and cartographic related topics. Long courses are longer than one month and are related to specific agreement with donors.
On-the-job and onboard training
On-the-job and onboard trainings are the activities performed on a working environment.
Capacity Building Course Materials
Some Capacity Building Courses and Materials are available on the IHO e-Learning Center here.
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