IHO Multibeam Listing

01 Oct 2005

The International Hydrographic Organization in Monaco has published a complete listing of seafloor swathe-mapping systems in service worldwide. 

Buoyant Sales for Sonardyne

01 Oct 2005

Sonardyne reports continuing volume sales with news that Ashtead Technology Rentals in Aberdeen is to increase its commitment to the Yateley based company's acoustic wideband systems with further acquisition of equipment, the total value of which now exceeds US $9m. It presently maintains over 200 wideband-enabled Compatt 5 subsea transponders as well as a large inventory of Fusion equipment for worldwide availability via 11 support bases. 

Cardiff Education Seminar

01 Oct 2005

Reconciling academic and professional standards with the needs of the commercial hydrographic industry now facing a shortage of skilled personnel as a result of declining numbers of students and courses with hydrographic content is to be the subject of a one day seminar organised by the Hydrographic Society UK at Cardiff University 's Conference Centre on Friday 11 November.