EU Go-ahead for Galileo

01 May 2002

European Union Transport Ministers meeting in Brussels have given an official go-ahead for continued development of the Galileo satellite positioning system which will provide an alternative to the comparable GPS network operated by the US Department of Defense. 

Win a Portable Echosounder

01 May 2002

Southampton-based environmental equipment specialists, Ohmex, is sponsoring a free photographic competition, Extreme Hydrography, for which camera enthusiasts are invited to submit a picture illustrating any taxing hydrographic operation typically in cold climates, shallow waters or at high altitudes. 

Imtech Systems for Dutch Vessels

01 May 2002

Two new survey vessels being built at the Royal Schelde yard in Flushing for delivery to the Royal Netherlands Navy in 2004 are to be equipped with integrated bridge systems designed by Imtech Marine & Offshore of Rotterdam. 

New Klein Advanced All-digital Sonar

01 May 2002

US sidescan sonar specialist Klein has launched a new advanced all-digital Model 3000 system featuring improved transducers, circuitry and designs adapted from its Model 5000 multibeam-focused sonar equipment. 

UKHO Contract for Gardline

01 May 2002

Gardline Surveys of Great Yarmouth has been awarded a further two-year contract by the Ministry of Defence for surveys in support of updating UK nautical charts on behalf of the UK Hydrographic Office. 

New IHO Officials Elected

01 May 2002

Rear Admiral Alexandros Maratos, Director of the Greek Navy's Hydrographic Services, has been elected President of the International Hydrographic Organization's Bureau Directing Committee which will oversee the Monaco-based inter-governmental body's work for the next five years. 

METOCUKHO Licensing Agreement

01 May 2002

Metoc of Liphook, Hampshire has signed a licensing agreement with the UK Hydrographic Officer under which it will supply Admiralty charts in a geographical information system (GIS)-compatible vector format.