Our 3 step Introduction To Hydrography Training Program is designed to equip students with the essential skills and knowledge required for hydrographic surveying. The program consists of three progressive steps:

1. Introduction to Hydrography

This foundational course covers the basic principles of hydrography, including survey techniques, equipment usage, and data collection methods. Students will gain a solid understanding of the fundamentals necessary for further training. 

Course Layout

Day 1 & 2 Hydrographic Projects

Introduction

Hydrographic data cycle

Project aim and needs

Survey requirements

Survey Design

Geodesy and tides

Positioning systems

Day 3 & 4 Hydrographic Systems

Bathymetric systems

Imaging and object detection

Water movement

Seismic and geotechnics

Hydrographic data cycle

Data Acquisition

Data Processing

Charting and reporting

Data management

Day 5 Hydrographic Survey 

Survey Equipment

Data Collection

Next opportunities:

16-20  June 2025, 9 AM-12 PM UK time.  

15-19 September 2025. 8-11 AM CET.

8-12 December 2025. 8-11 AM CET.

2. Advanced Introduction to Hydrography

Building on the introductory course, this advanced training delves deeper into specialized topics such as GIS, Law of the Sea, GNSS survey and engineering, motion and timing in navigation, underwater acoustics, oceanography, and geophysical and geotechnical surveying. Students will learn advanced techniques and concepts, preparing them for more complex hydrographic tasks. Next opportunities:

Underwater Acoustics 25 & 26 June 2025

Multibeam data processing & Validation 2 & 3 July 2025;

Side Scan Sonar 9 & 10 July 2025. 

Multibeam Survey Data QC 24 &25 September 2025

3. Hands-On Hydrography Course - Survey Vessel Installation 

The final step is a three-day hands-on course where students apply their knowledge in real-world scenarios. This practical training ensures that all participants meet the minimum requirements to mobilize a survey vessel. Next opportunity: fall 2025. Email us for more details. 

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