For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have a Diploma in Hydrographic Surveying, Land Surveying or equivalent qualification from an institution recognized in Kenya.

Duties and Responsibilities
This is the entry and training grade for this cadre. An officer at his level will work under the guidance and supervision of a senior officer. Duties and responsibilities will include:-

• Carrying out single beam echo sounding and sextant measurements; and
• Computing data for secondary ports and approaches.