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Module 5 S-101 Conversion and Challenges

S-57 to S-101 Conversion Topics
Format

Online
Course

Closing date

Always available

Duration

2 hours

Price

$255

What you are going to learn

Few words about this course

This course focus on the topic of conversion from S-57 to S-101, and describes several specific challenges that the HOs face when starting the Dual Fuel production, or are preparing to transition to it. During the course, you could also find answers to questions like, if there is a need for your HO to prepare the S-57 data before the conversion processes, or does any national policy documentation would need a review.
This course contains information on the following topics:

  • The S-57
  • ENC enhancements with S-101
  • Technical background – model to model
  • Dual Fuel production background
  • S-101 context background - IHO Working Groups, IHO GitHub and knowledge sharing
  • Understanding transition challenges 
  • Understanding conversion challenges 
  • Conversion guidance documentation
  • Some data capture challenges in detail
  • Tips for way forward
  • IHO Resources 
  • RENC role in Dual Fuel production success
course teacher

Mikus Ranka

In mapping since 2002. Working with Nautical publications since 2007. From 2008 leading the Nautical Charting Division at Maritime Administration of Latvia Hydrographic Service overseeing navigational and nautical publication production.
From 2015 to 2022 worked in various positions and projects at Hydrographic Offices in New Zealand and Denmark.
Since 2022 employed by the Electronic Chart Centre (ECC) as a Senior Consultant with responsibilities of data validation, standardization, consultation and project management. 
From 2008 participate in various working groups within IHO and BSHC.  A member of the Institute of Marine Engineering, Science & Technology (IMarEST) and a Chartered Marine Technologist since 2018.

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