CL 17, CL 18/2019

CIRCULAR LETTER 17/2019 20 March 2019 IHO Files No. S1/3023 & CBSC-1 MASTER OF SCIENCE IN HYDROGRAPHIC SCIENCE AT THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPI (USA) SPONSORED BY THE REPUBLIC OF KOREA Seventh Course (12 August 2019 - 3 August 2020) ___ SELECTION OF CANDIDATES Reference: IHO CL 48/2018 dated 4 October - Master of Science Programme in Hydrographic Surveying at the University of Southern Mississippi (USA) sponsored by the Republic of Korea - Call for Nominations (Seventh Course) Dear Hydrographer, 1. In the above‐referenced Circular Letter, the IHO Secretariat invited the IHO Member States to consider nominating suitable candidates who would benefit from the opportunity offered by the Republic of Korea (ROK) Programme of Technical Cooperation to enrol in the 2019-2020 session of the Category "A" Master of Science in Hydrographic Science at the University of Southern Mississippi (USM), USA. 2. The IHO Secretariat received applications from 12 countries. The Selection Board, comprising representatives from the Republic of Korea, the IHO Secretariat and the USM met on 12 March 2019 at the Korea Hydrographic and Oceanographic Agency (KHOA) and examined all 12 applications. The budget allocation from the Korean fund to sponsor the training for this session will be available for two students. 3. The candidates from Mexico (Mr Adrian MONTUFAR ARROYO) and from Tunisia (Mr Rami LAMOUCHI) were assessed as meeting all of the necessary criteria and were selected for the session that will be held at the USM from 12 August 2019 (reporting date) to 3 August 2020 (departure date). Individual notification letters have been sent to the selected applicants with detailed instructions. The candidate from Jamaica (Mr Diego Billings) is the reserve candidate. 4. In accordance with Annex B of the Reference (Timetable for selection of the candidates), the selected candidates must submit all the required documentation to the USM in liaison with Mr Maxim F. van Norden, Coordinator of the Hydrographic Science Graduate Degree Programme, Department of Marine Science (e-mail: [email protected], Tel: +1 228 688 7123, Fax: +1 228 688 1121). Mr van Norden is the principal point of contact at the USM. The selected candidates will receive detailed logistic information directly from the USM. 5. It is expected that another opportunity for training at USM will be offered in 2020, thanks to the continuing and generous support of the Republic of Korea. The IHO Circular Letter regarding the call for nominations for the next session is planned to be circulated in September 2019. The Secretariat advises those organizations whose applications were not selected this time, together with other prospective candidates, to begin preparations for next year’s applications now. In particular, prospective candidates should ensure that they have all the necessary documentation well in advance, especially the necessary TOEFL / IELTS and GRE scores. Hydrographic information driving marine knowledge 6. The IHO Secretariat congratulates the candidates who have been selected and thanks the IHO Member States for their interest. 7. The IHO Secretariat would also like to renew its thanks to the Republic of Korea for its substantial support of the IHO Capacity Building and other programmes. On behalf of the Secretary-General Yours sincerely, Mustafa IPTES Director IHO File No. S1/3023 & CBSC-1 CIRCULAR LETTER 18/2019 20 March 2019 CATEGORY "B" MARINE GEOSPATIAL INFORMATION CAPACITY BUILDING PROGRAMME SPONSORED BY THE REPUBLIC OF KOREA (29 July - 13 December 2019) CALL FOR APPLICATIONS References: A. IHO CL38/2011 dated 30 June – Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Republic of Korea and IHO on Support of the IHO Capacity Building Programme B. 2019 Capacity Building Work Programme (2019 CBWP) Dear Hydrographer, 1. The Republic of Korea (ROK) supports the IHO Capacity Building (CB) Programme by providing funds under the terms of a Memorandum of Understanding signed in 2011 as indicated in Reference A. In accordance with Reference B (Activity P-02), a Capacity Building training on "Marine Geospatial Information Programme" will be held at the Korea Hydrographic and Oceanographic Agency (KHOA), Busan, ROK, from 29 July to 13 December 2019. Funding provided by the ROK is available for up to seven participants to attend this Programme. The Programme is recognized at the Category "B" level by the International Board on Standards of Competence for Hydrographic Surveyors and Nautical Cartographers (IBSC) in accordance with IHO Publication S-8B - Standards of Competence for Category "B" Nautical Cartographers. Further details of the Programme are provided in Annex A. 2. Funding support will cover a return airfare, accommodation, meals and training materials. The funding does not include pocket money for the students or allowances for family members. Medical and life insurance are not covered and should therefore be arranged by the submitting organizations or the selected students. 3. IHO Member States are invited to consider nominating ONE suitable candidate who will benefit from this Programme and will thereby assist the nominating country in developing its hydrographic capabilities. In accordance with the IHO CB Strategy, this Programme is only open to candidates from IHO Member States. 4. It is essential that candidates are employed by a national hydrographic office, a maritime authority or a related national agency in the nominating country. The nomination must include a statement specifying that the candidate is, or will be, involved in the provision of hydrographic services and that, once the training has been successfully completed, the candidate will continue to work in this field. 5. The authority nominating a candidate should select the nominee carefully and ensure that opportunities will be in place for the individual to apply the learning received in a structured manner on their return to their country. This will ensure that the individual and the nominating organization gain maximum benefit from the education opportunity. 6. Nominated candidates MUST meet the following criteria: a. Have a high school diploma plus two years of additional education from a technical college, institute or university. The additional education should be focused on GIS, navigation, geography, mathematics and computer science. Hydrographic information driving marine knowledge  b. Have a very good standard of English, both written and spoken, with reasonable technical English (Candidates’ English skills will be assessed during a telephone or teleconference interview before final selection). c. Submit an application that includes their education, work experience and exposure to hydrography and cartography. Evidence of education and a CV should be provided with the submission. 7. Applications should be submitted in accordance with Capacity Building Procedure 7, using the Application Form reproduced in Annex B (a Word file version is available in the IHO website at: www.iho.int/cb → CB Procedures → Procedure 7). 8. A Selection Panel, comprising of representatives from the IHO Secretariat and KHOA, will select the candidates for the Programme. The successful candidates and their parent organizations will be informed of the selection by end of May 2019. Successful candidates will be selected individually based on their merits. Once selected, candidates cannot be changed by their national authorities. Selected candidates will receive detailed administrative and logistic information directly from the KHOA Project Leader. 9. Applications should be submitted no later than 20 May 2019 to the following address: IHO Secretariat Fax: +377 93 10 81 40 e-mail: [email protected] with copy to [email protected] and [email protected] 10. Applicants and nominating authorities should carefully consider the short timescale involved between selection and commencement of the Programme. This may impact on the ability of some personnel to obtain the necessary visas and to make all personal domestic and administrative arrangements. Selected candidates will be expected to report to KHOA to commence the training on 29 July 2019. On behalf of the Secretary-General Yours sincerely, Mustafa IPTES Director Annexes (in English only): A. Summary of the Marine Geospatial Information Programme B. Application Form IHO File No. S1/3023 & CBSC-1 Annex A to IHO CL 18/2019 CATEGORY "B" MARINE GEOSPATIAL INFORMATION PROGRAMME (FIG-IHO-ICA Category "B") KHOA, Busan, Republic of Korea, 29 July – 13 December 2019 SUMMARY OF THE PROGRAMME The Programme consists of four Modules and one Specialism. A certificate recognising the successful completion of a Category B accredited course in nautical cartography will be awarded to the students that successfully complete the programme. 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. Module 2 Part A includes extensive practical exercises, assignments, hands-on instruction and continuous testing of newly acquired skills. Module 1 - Foundations of Marine Geospatial Information Unit 1 Introduction to Charts and ENCs Unit 2 Chart Compilation Concepts Unit 3 ENC Data Concepts Unit 4 Product Maintenance – Ways of Updating Module 2 Part A - Marine Data Assessment, Compilation and Production Unit 1 Chart Design and Planning (Chart Scheming) Unit 2 Compiling Topography & Coastline Unit 3 Compiling Bathymetry, including contouring Unit 4 Compilation of other features Unit 5 Product Finishing – ENCs and Paper Charts Module 2 Part A (revision) and Part B include extensive practical exercises, assignments, hands-on instruction and continuous testing of newly acquired skills. Module 2 Part A (revision) and Part B - Marine Data Assessment, Compilation and Production Unit 6 Evaluating Bathymetry (Advanced) Unit 7 Quality Control & Workflow Unit 8 Complex Compilation Unit 9 Product Finishing: Raster Charts & Printing Module 3 contains the legal and scientific elements of the programme, including geology, oceanography and maritime law. 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. Specialism 1 (Remote Sensing for Hydrographers) is based on the practical use of satellite and aerial imagery for chart compilation and cartography. Module 3 - Marine Environment & Context Unit 1 Marine Geology Unit 2 Oceanography Unit 3 Maritime Law Module 4 - Marine Spatial Data Infrastructures Unit 1 Marine Data Products & Services Unit 2 Marine Spatial Data Infrastructures Unit 3 MSDI Applications Unit 4 Marine Information Objects Specialism 1 - Remote Sensing for Hydrographers Unit 1 Photogrammetry Concepts and Techniques Unit 2 Remote Sensing Unit 3 Imagery Interpretation IHO File No. S1/3023 & CBSC-1 Annex B to IHO CL 18/2019 CATEGORY "B" MARINE GEOSPATIAL INFORMATION PROGRAMME (FIG-IHO-ICA Category "B") KHOA, Busan, Republic of Korea, 29 July – 13 December 2019 CB Procedure 7 APPLICATION FORM 1. Project characteristics (filled by the IHO Secretariat or project leader) Type of project: Choose the type of your project Name of the project: Enter the name of the project Venue: Country - City - Department/State/Region if applicable Period: From Starting date to Finishing date 2. Personal information (filled by applicant) Title: Choose your title Family name: Enter your family name First name: Enter your first name Nationality: Enter your nationality Date of birth: Enter your date of birth Place of birth: Enter your place of birth 3. Address direction (filled by applicant) Address: Enter the street number Enter the complement City – Enter the postal code Country Telephone: (Country code) phone number Fax: (Country code) fax number e-mail Enter an e-mail address 4. Present position and description of duties (filled by applicant) Describe here your current position in the organization and a short description of your duties (maximum 5 lines) 5. Experience in Hydrography and Cartography (filled by applicant) Describe here your past experience in Hydrography and Cartography, with emphasis in the ones related to the project (maximum 7 lines) 6. Candidate's future plans for application of the training/participation (filled by applicant) Describe here your future plans for application of the training or participation in technical events (maximum 5 lines) 7. Date and signature of the applicant Attachment: Candidate's Curriculum Vitae (if requested in the call for nomination)  STATEMENT BY THE NATIONAL HYDROGRAPHER Or APPROPRIATE NATIONAL AUTHORITY The Hydrographer (Type here if not the Hydrographer) of (type here the name of the country) requests the IHO to consider this Application Form and confirms that he/she is fully aware of the following conditions which apply to this application: 1. The candidate (if selected) once the training has been successfully completed, he/she will continue to work in the field of the training received. 2. The IHO Capacity Building Fund will support the items so agreed and indicated in the relevant Circular Letter or Invitation Letter. 3. Insurances, visa and any other expenses are not covered by the IHO Capacity Building Fund. They are the responsibility of the institution submitting the application. 4. Should a selected candidate not be able to participate in the course for any reason he/she will be replaced by a candidate from the waiting list and NOT by an applicant from the same country. 5. Passport and Visa are the responsibility of the applicant or the applicant’s administration. 6. Where the IHO Secretariat is informed less than 1 month before the start of the course that a selected candidate is unable to participate in the course, his/her sponsoring institution will be required to refund the IHO Capacity Building Fund any expenses already incurred by the IHO. Date: Signature date Name: National Hydrographer/authority name Signature: The Application Form should reach the IHO Secretariat no later than 20/05/2019 and should be addressed to: IHO Secretariat Fax: +377 93 10 81 40 or e-mail: [email protected] with copy to [email protected] and [email protected]