Digital Video Seminar

01 Dec 2003

The Society for Underwater Technology and the Hydrographic Society in Scotland are convening a one-day seminar on Digital Video for Offshore Survey & Inspection , in Aberdeen on 15 January. It will examine latest developments from the perspective of operators and contractors, including likely benefits of integrating digital video methods into existing workflows. 

Duke of York Opens New UKHO Archive Centre

01 Dec 2003

The UK Hydrographic Office 'snew £3.5m Ritchie Archive building at its Taunton headquarters was formally opened by Prince Andrew, Duke of York on 26 November in the presence of Chief Executive and National Hydrographer Dr Wyn Williams and invited guests. 

Fugro Buys Thales GeoSolutions

01 Dec 2003

Fugro NV , the leading Dutch survey concern with over 250 offices in 57 countries, has acquired Thales GeoSolutions for a reported ? 147.5m. 

Knudsen to Launch Sounders

01 Dec 2003

Canadian echosounder specialist Knudsen Engineering is to premiere two new systems at Oceanology International 2004 at London's ExCel Centre next March. 

IMCA Survey Document

01 Dec 2003

The London-based International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA), which has a worldwide membership drawn from more than 40 countries, has published a set of Terms & Conditions for Survey Support Services based on procedures originally set out in its Offshore Survey Contracting Principles document circulated in April 1999.