Section 9: Appointment and Functions of the Deputy Hydrographer of the Federation.

1 There shall be appointed for the Agency, a Deputy Hydrographer, drawn from the Navy, not below the rank of a serving Major-General or its equivalent whose appointment and removal from office shall be in accordance with Military posting, on the recommendation of the Chief of Naval Staff and Council approval, must be Knowledgeable in hydrographic survey and have demonstrated experience in hydrographic survey operations or offshore survey.

2 The Deputy Hydrographer shall assist the Hydrographer of the Federation in the administration of the Agency and in any other responsibility as may be assigned to him.