The opening address of Survey Recorder Phase III Qualifying Course 02/2023 was held at Hydrographic Survey School on 30th October 2023 marking the officially commencement of the course. The aim of the course is to train sailors who fulfill eligibility criteria, stipulated henceforth as Survey Recorder and impart entry – level professional hydrographic knowledge. This course consisted with 15 numbers of sailor under trainees who are undergoing 25 weeks of academic studies at NMA as well as 2 weeks field practical phase in liaison with Sri Lanka Navy Hydrographic Service. The SR III “Q” course 02/2023 is scheduled to be completed on 05th May 2024.
The Officer In Charge of the Hydrographic Survey School LCdr (BH) SPSK Gamage, Chief Instructor FCPO (SRI) HPAD Pathirana and other instructors participated in the course commencement ceremony.