The FIG/IHO/ICA International Professional Programme was organised by the Faculty of Built Environment and Surveying (FBES), Universiti Teknologi Malaysia in collaboration with the National Hydrographic Centre and Photo Laser Grammetry Sdn Bhd.

The programme includes several professional training modules such as:

1. Hydrographic Surveying I Programme (UTM HYDRO I) FIG/IHO/ICA Category B
2. Hydrographic Surveying II Programme (UTM HYDRO II) Category A
3. Hydrographic Surveying III Programme (UTM HYDRO III) Category A
4. Marine Geospatial and Cartography Programme Category B

The initiative aims to train professionals in the fields of hydrography, marine geospatial mapping, and cartography by equipping them with the technical knowledge and practical skills required to support marine surveying and spatial data management.