National Institute of Hydrography
Name of Establishment, Location, Address and Nearest Railway Station
Name | Location | Address | Fax | Telephone | Railway Station | |
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National Hydrographic School (Cat 'A' Certification By International Hydrographic Organisation) | Vasco-da-Gama, Goa | National Hydrographic School, c/o INS Gomantak, Vasco-da-Gama, Goa 403 802 | 0-91-832-2513419 | 0-91-832-2582808 | nhsgoa@goatelecom.com, nhsgoa@sanacharnet.com | Vasco-da-Gama |
Climate and Altitude
Altitude | Climate | Monsoon | Annual rainfall |
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Sea level | Tropical climate | June to September | Approximately 260 cms |
Communication
Road | Rail | Air |
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Well connected to Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Kochi and Hubli | Well connected to all parts of the country | Well connected to Mumbai, Delhi & Bangalore |
Clothing and Bedding
Clothing | Bedding |
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Tropical clothing is worn throughout the year, A light pullover is useful from December to February | This will be provided to all officer trainees by the Goa Naval Area Officers' Mess |
Accommodation
Officers | Sailors |
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Officers are accommodated in the officers' mess | Cabins/dormitories according to their rank |
Domestic Help
Officers/cadets accommodated in the mess are provided with civilian bearers.
Recreation
- Sports Facilities for outdoor/indoor games are available in the Naval Base.
- TV/Cinema Facility exists for viewing satellite channels on TV. A number of air-conditioned theatres are available within a radius of ten kms.
Arms/Ammunition
Trainees are not permitted to bring/hold private arms/ammunition.
Animals/Pets
Trainees are not permitted to keep animals/pets.
Banking and Other Facilities
Banking | Postal | Telephone |
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A branch of a Nationalised bank is located close by | Postal facilities are available in the near proximity | STD/ISD telephone facilities are available just outside the base |
Hotels and Restaurants
A number of western style hotels and restaurants are available in the city.
Transport
Buses and taxis are available as public transport.
Medical Facilities
Medical facilities are provided in the Naval Hospital, INHS Jeevanti located close by.
School for Children
A number of schools with English as a medium of instruction are located close by.
Library
A well stocked reference/technical library is located in the school.