'Hydrography -- Indian Navy' ... Naval Hydrographic Department Introduction & Objectives The NHO Methodology Customers & Commitments Training Institute Courses at NHO Electronic Navigation Charts International Hydrographic Co-operation Offshore Development Surveys Coastal Zone Management Customer Request Form Chart Catalogue  Notices to Mariners CUSTOMER ASPIRATIONS Precise, accurate & detailed surveys for safety at sea, offshore development work (Ports and Harbors), Maritime Routes, Fishing, Offshore Exploration, Coastal Recreation. Updating service round the year. Availability of charts & publications in paper & electronic formats. Technological updating. Affordable cost of the products and Services. Assistance to R&D agencies for Marine Related projects. COMMITMENT The NHD is committed to respond to national and international regulations/conventions relating to the safety at sea and offshore development work by furnishing accurate and reliable hydrographic products and services. The department can undertake surveys in the coastal/inland waters and in the deep seas for the following: Navigational safety Oceanographic/environment parameters Pipeline & Cable route Geophysical & Geotechnical Data EEZ/Continental Shelf delineation Pre & Post Dredging Coastal Zone Management In addition, the NHD offers its well-developed management expertise in the form of project surveys, establishment of Hydrographic Infrastructure & Hydrographic Offices and training facilities for other agencies.