IIC Academy

Our programs

IBSC-recognised hydrographic and marine geospatial training — flexible online theory paired with intensive hands-on field work.

S-5B Hydrographic Surveying S-8B Marine Geospatial S-100 Training

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Three routes into the profession

Hydrographic surveyors on the shoreline
IBSC-recognised

S-5B Hydrographic Surveying

Practical competencies for operational survey roles — planning, acquisition, processing, QA/QC, and final product delivery.

15 weeks online theory across a 31-week window
7 weeks hands-on field training
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Marine geospatial information training
IBSC-recognised

S-8B Marine Geospatial Information

Core competencies for modern nautical chart compilation and production — for operational roles in chart production environments.

Instructor-led theory, September–April
4–6 week Comprehensive Cartographic Project
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S-100 world infographic
Seminars & workshops

S-100 Training & Seminars

Targeted training on the IHO Universal Hydrographic Data Model, drawing on direct involvement in S-100 implementation worldwide.

For organizations & professionals
Standards, product specs & implementation
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In the field

Glimpses from our programs

Survey vessel operations
Survey vessel operations
Multibeam data processing
Multibeam data processing
Practical field training
Practical field training
Hydrographic chart analysis
Hydrographic chart analysis
Onsite training
Onsite training
Hands-on training
Hands-on training
Sound velocity profiling
Sound velocity profiling
Classroom training
Classroom training
Survey vessel operations
Multibeam data processing
Practical field training
Hydrographic chart analysis
Onsite training
Hands-on training
Sound velocity profiling
Classroom training

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