New Metoc-UKHO Data Service Launched

01 Jul 2003

SeaZone , a collaborative venture between the UK Hydrographic Office and Metoc of Liphook, Hampshire, was formally launched at a seminar on marine and coastal geographical information systems attended by 140 delegates in London last month. Designed for GIS users, it provides a packaged data set formatted and ready to use and so simplifies acquisition of essential data needed for projects. 

Andrews Vessel Attracts seawork Visitors

01 Jul 2003

Strilbas, Andrews Survey 's new 55m vessel converted from a former offshore supply boat by Sea Boston , predictably drew a steady stream of visitors during its berthing at seawork2003 . 

Estuary Studies Completed

01 Jul 2003

A 15-month study of tidal, fluvial and sedimentary processes and ecological mapping of the Lune estuary and eastern shores of Morecambe Bay has recently been completed by Hydrosurveys of Kenilworth, Warwickshire on behalf of Lancaster City Council . 

Humber Work Boats Branches Out

01 Jul 2003

Marine and dredging specialists Humber Work Boats of Grimsby are now offering a hydrographic capability for northern Europe.