IHB File No.

TA-006-1
CIRCULAR LETTER 25/2009
17 April 2009

HYDROGRAPHIC COURSES AT THE PAKISTAN NAVY

HYDROGRAPHIC SCHOOL, KARACHI
(2009 - 2010)

(Courses endorsed by the Chairman, ROPME Sea Area Hydrographic Commission)

Dear Hydrographer,

1. To enhance regional cooperation in the field of Hydrography, the Pakistan Navy

Hydrographic Department (PNHD) has decided to hold training courses for Officers, CPOs/Sailors
and Civilians. The courses will be conducted at the Pakistan Navy Hydrographic School and are
designed to cover the requirements for the efficient planning and conducting of hydrographic
surveys. The students will acquire the necessary skills to enable them to be a productive member of a
survey team.

2. The Hydrographer of Pakistan (as ROPME Chairman) has now informed the IHB, on behalf
of the Government of Pakistan, about the following Hydrographic Courses at the PN Hydrographic
School, Karachi in 2009 – 2010 for Gulf countries (1 place per country) on a free tuition basis:

S.No. Course Name (Officers) Duration

a. Basic Cartographic Course (Officers) (7 September to 10 October 5 Weeks
2009)
Course Name (CPOs/ Sailors)

b. Chief Survey Artificer (CSA) Course (8 November 2009 to 4 4 Weeks

December 2009)

c. Advanced Professional (SA IV) Course (9 November 2009 to 13 14 Weeks

February 2010)

3. It may be noted that, if requested, the courses are also open to other countries on payment.
The ROPME Sea Area Hydrographic Commission countries can also have additional places on
payment. Availability of these courses to other countries on a free tuition basis will be considered in
subsequent years depending upon response and available capacity. Tuition fees for the course are
US$400 per week for Officers and US$200 per week for other ranks/civilian candidates. In addition,
charges towards messing, laundry and other personal incidentals will be payable by the candidates as
per actual. A rebate of up to 50% may be available on tuition fees.

4. The courses will commence according to the above schedule and will comprise theoretical
lessons, practical exercises and on-the-job training / visits to various Hydrographic / Oceanographic
facilities and field surveys onboard a Hydrographic Survey Vessel of Pakistan.

5. Eight places for male students from the Gulf countries of the ROPME Sea Area Hydrographic
Commission littoral region will be considered for financing by the Government of Pakistan on a free
tuition basis. However, allocation of slots under the free tuition basis (1 each) will be solely at the
discretion of the Government of Pakistan.
6. Interested Governments / authorities responsible for hydrography should forward their
nominations through the Embassy of Pakistan in their country to the following addresses, using the
form provided in Annex 1 :

a. Military candidates:

Director General Joint Staff

Joint Staff Headquarters
Training Directorate (Trg – 1 Sec)
Chaklala
RAWALPINDI
PAKISTAN
Tel: +92 -51-5097072
Fax: +92 -51-9280277

b. A copy of the Military Candidate’s application should also be endorsed to the

following: -

(1) The Hydrographer

Hydrographic Department
Naval Headquarters
11, Liaquat Barracks
KARACHI - 75530
PAKISTAN
Tel: +92 21 56636151-5
Fax : +92 21 9201623

(2) Director of Naval Training

Naval Headquarters
ISLAMABAD
PAKISTAN
Tel: +92 21 20062541
Fax: +92 21 9261551

c. Civilian candidates (directly to ):-

The Hydrographer
Hydrographic Department
Naval Headquarters
11, Liaquat Barracks
KARACHI - 75530
PAKISTAN
Tel: +92 21 56636151- 5
Fax : +92 21 9201623

7. Nominations must reach the above authorities 2 months prior commencement of each course.
The same should also be copied to the Embassy of the respective country in Islamabad.

8. It is essential that candidates are employed by the hydrographic office, port authority or
related national authority of their country. The nomination must be made through the employer and
should include a statement specifying that the candidate will be employed in the Government or port
authority service once he has successfully completed the course.

9. Nominated candidates should meet the following criteria:

- Good standard of the English language (written and spoken)

- A background in hydrographic / cartographic / geographic surveying or other
relevant experience.
- Education to school/college level including mathematics and physics.
- Medical fitness
10. The course programme will cover the syllabi of all important aspects of Basic Hydrography /
Cartography and Oceanography to assist in Hydrographic Surveying.

On behalf of the Directing Committee

Yours sincerely,

Captain Hugo GORZIGLIA

Director

Annex 1: Nomination Form

Annex 2: Acceptance Form
Annex 3: Hydrographic Courses Details
 Annex 1
TA-006-1
Nomination Form
IHB CL 25/2009

HYDROGRAPHIC COURSES AT PAKISTAN

HYDROGRAPHIC SCHOOL, KARACHI, PAKISTAN Affix recent
(2009 - 2010) Photograph

APPLICATION FORM

1. Family Name ……………..…………..…………………………………………………………………

First Name …………..……………….…………………………………………………………………..
2. Parents Name ……..……………..………………………………………………………………………
3. Nationality…………….………………….………………………………………………………………
4. Date of Birth ……………………………………………………………………………………………..
Place of Birth ………………………..…………………………………...……........................................
5. Postal Address ……………………………………………………………….........................................
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
Telephone ………………………….…………………………………………………………………….
Fax ………………………………….………………………………….....................................................
E-mail …………………………………………………………………………………............................
6. Passport No. ………………………………………… Valid up to ……………………………..

7. Date and place of issue ………………………….. Issuing Authority …………….....................

8. Present position: indicate description of duties ……………………………………………..............

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

9. Academic / Educational background ……………………………..…………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

10. Brief Description of candidate’s past experience in hydrography / Cartography……...............

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

Signature of Nominee : ……………………………………………………………………………….

Name and position of Government Official authenticating this nomination.

Title of Service: ………………………………………… Signature ………………………………………

 Annex 2

ACCEPTANCE FORM

I hereby accept the invitation of the Government of Pakistan to participate ______________

Course of Hydrography (from _____________ to ________________).

I confirm that: -

1. I will refrain from engaging in political, commercial and any activities other than
those governed by the course programme;

2. I will inform the Government of Pakistan immediately if I am unable to attend the

course;

Signature of the participant ………………………………………………………………………………….

Name of participant ……………………………………………………………………………. …………….

Address ………………………………………….............................................………………………………….
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Date ……………………………………………………………………………………………
TA-006-1 Annex 3
IHB CL 25/2009 Courses Details

HYDROGRAPHIC TRAINING-ALLIED COUNTRIES

COURSE NAME: Basic Cartography (Officers) Course

COURSE TITLE Basic Cartographic (Officers) Course

COURSE SCHEDULE 7 September 2009 to 10 October 2009
WEB ADDRESS www.paknavy.gov.pk
CONDUCTED BY PN Hydrographic School PNS BAHADUR
DURATION 5 Weeks
STRENGTH 4+4 Trainees
COURSE/SELECTION Nil
CRITERIA
COURSE AIM To provide participants with modern theories of nautical charting based
on the format established by the International Hydrographic Organization
as well as knowledge and techniques in drawing the bathymetric charts.
Hence, to enable them to carry out all cartographic work for the
preparation of Fair Sheets and Nautical Charts onboard ship and at
Charting Centre.
PRE-REQUISITE Nil
OUTLINE OF THE a. Geodesy
SYLLABUS b. Projections & Grid
c. Computation & Draughtsmanship
d. Law of Sea
e. ENC Production
SEA TRIPS/OJTs ENC Department, Charting Centre at Hydrographic Department, Naval
Headquarters Karachi.
COST OF THE COURSE US $ 400 per week (Tuition fee only).
PER TRAINEE
PASS PERCENTAGE 50%
EXAMINATION Examination will be conducted after completion of each subject.
LEAVE No Mid Term Leave as course is of only 5 weeks.
CERTIFICATE/DEGREE Course Certificate at the end of course.
ANY OTHER RELEVANT Nil
INFORMATION
 HYDROGRAPHIC TRAINING-ALLIED COUNTRIES
COURSE NAME: Chief Survey Artificer (CSA) Course (For Chief Petty Officers)

COURSE TITLE Chief Survey Artificer (CSA) Course (For Chief Petty Officers,
including Master Chief)
COURSE SCHEDULE 8 November 2009 to 4 December 2009
WEB ADDRESS www.paknavy.gov.pk
CONDUCTED BY PN Hydrographic School PNS BAHADUR
DURATION 4 weeks
STRENGTH 6 Trainees
COURSE/SELECTION SA-III / SA-II with a minimum 6 months sea service.
CRITERIA
COURSE AIM To enable the prospect CNAS to enhance their theoretical as well as
practical knowledge so that they can efficiently discharge their
duties as Chief Navigation Artificer Survey on board survey vessel /
establishment. This includes conduct of survey task, conduct of
training, operation of oceanographic and hydrographic
equipments/ instruments.
PRE-REQUISITE Nil
OUTLINE OF THE a. Hydrography
SYLLABUS b. Modern Survey Software & Equipment
c. Information and Communication Technology
d. OOD Module
SEA TRIPS/OJTs Nil
COST OF THE COURSE PER US $ 200 per week (Tuition fee only).
TRAINEE
PASS PERCENTAGE 50%
EXAMINATION Examination will be conducted after completion of each subject.
LEAVE No Mid Term Leave as course is of only 16 weeks
CERTIFICATE/DEGREE Course Certificate at the end of course.
ANY OTHER RELEVANT Nil
INFORMATION
 HYDROGRAPHIC TRAINING-ALLIED COUNTRIES
COURSE NAME: Advanced Professional (SA IV) Course (for Petty Officer)

COURSE TITLE Advanced Professional (SA IV) Course (for Petty Officer)
COURSE SCHEDULE 9 November 2009 to 13 Feb 2010
WEB ADDRESS www.paknavy.gov.pk
CONDUCTED BY PN Hydrographic School PNS BAHADUR
DURATION 14 Weeks
STRENGTH 4 + 5 Trainees
COURSE/SELECTION SA-IV/LST with a minimum service of 4 years including at least 6 months
CRITERIA sea with good academic record.
COURSE AIM To train student to be competent at carrying out survey tasks as field In
charges. This includes planning of hydrographic survey, collection of
data and subsequent processing and preparation of fair sheet.
Maintaining of digital data bank for bathymetric data.
PRE-REQUISITE Nil
OUTLINE OF THE a. Nautical Science
SYLLABUS b. Draughtmanship
b. Hydrography. Geodesy, Projection and Grids, Positioning,
Horizontal Control, Vertical Control, Survey Planning & Reconnaissance,
Sounding, Multi Beam Echo Sounder, Side Scan Sonar Survey, Coast
lining, Survey software for data collection & processing.

c. Environmental Science. Under Water Acoustics, Oceanography,

Oceanographic Instrumentation, Tide, Tidal Stream & Current, Law of the
Sea and Maritime Boundaries, Geological & Geophysical Survey.

d. Computer Based Training on Latest Softwares.

(i) Planning project, basic setting, equipment interfacing,

data collection, data editing, processing, printing of fair sheet
using Hydropro Software, Hypack Max Software, MBES 6042
Software.

(ii) Training on latest Topographic/Tide gauge/Current

Meter Software.

SEA TRIPS/OJTs SV BEHR PAIMA, ENC Department, Charting Centre at Hydrographic

Department, Naval Headquarters Karachi.
COST OF THE COURSE US $ 200 per week (Tuition fee only).
PER TRAINEE
PASS PERCENTAGE 50%
EXAMINATION Examination will be conducted after completion of each subject.
LEAVE No Mid Term Leave as course is of only 5 weeks.
CERTIFICATE/DEGREE Course Certificate at the end of course.
ANY OTHER RELEVANT Nil
INFORMATION