ESSO - Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services
(An Autonomous Body under the Ministry of Earth Sciences, Govt. of India)
"Short-term course spanning 4 months for Officials from SNOM, Indian Navy"
during 04 August 2025 - 22 November 2025
Organized by
International Training Centre for Operational Oceanography (ITCOocean)
INCOIS, Hyderabad, India.
The Advanced Oceanography Course is a 4-month comprehensive training program designed for Navy officers. The course aims to provide in-depth knowledge and operational expertise in various domains of oceanography, including physical, dynamical, satellite, numerical modeling, wave forecasting, instrumentation, and data analysis. Delivered through expert lectures, hands-on sessions, and real-time applications, this program enhances the participants' capabilities in understanding and using oceanographic information for maritime operations.
- Provide in-depth theoretical and practical knowledge in various branches of oceanography relevant to naval operations.
- Enhance understanding of physical and dynamical oceanographic processes and their impact on maritime activities.
- Develop skills in interpreting and utilizing satellite oceanographic data for operational use.
- Train participants in numerical ocean modelling and wave forecasting techniques.
- Introduce advanced oceanographic instrumentation and methods for data acquisition and validation.
- Strengthen capabilities in data analysis, interpretation, and decision-making based on oceanographic information.
- Promote the use of operational oceanography in planning and executing maritime missions.
- Facilitate exposure to real-time oceanographic applications and services for defense and strategic operations.
- Encourage interdisciplinary learning and application of ocean science in support of naval objectives.
- Demonstrate comprehensive understanding of physical, chemical, and dynamical oceanographic processes.
- Analyze and interpret oceanographic data from in-situ and satellite observations for operational applications.
- Apply numerical models for ocean circulation, wave forecasting, and environmental prediction.
- Utilize oceanographic instruments and technologies for data collection and validation.
- Evaluate the influence of oceanographic conditions on naval operations and maritime security.
- Integrate multi-source oceanographic data to support mission planning and tactical decision-making.
- Operate relevant software and tools used in ocean modeling, data visualization, and forecasting.
- Communicate oceanographic findings effectively in operational and strategic contexts.
- The officials from Indian Navy.
- Dr. TVS Udaya Bhaskar
- Dr. Francis P A
- Dr. Abhishek Chatterjee
- Dr. Arya Paul
- Dr. P G Remya
- Dr. Biswamoy Paul
- Dr. Kunal Chakraborty
- Dr. P Vijay
- Dr. Sivaiah
- Mrs. Anuradha Modi
- Dr. Venkat Seshu
- Dr. N Srinivasa Rao
- Mr. J Pavan Kumar
- For any queries related to this course:
Dr. T V S Udaya Bhaskar
Head, Ocean Data Management (ODM) &
Programme Planning and Coordination Group (PPC)
E-mail: itcoocean@incois.gov.in/uday@incois.gov.in
The target audience for this course :
By Nomination
Programme Dates:
04 August 2025 - 22 November 2025
International Training Centre for Operational Oceanography (ITCOocean),
Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS),
Ministry of Earth Sciences, Government of India,
"Ocean Valley", Pragathi Nagar (B.O), Nizampet (S.O),
Hyderabad - 500 090, INDIA
Course Coordinators:
Dr. T V S Udaya Bhaskar
For any queries please contact: