Hydrographic Survey

Sonardyne International has received a £1m order from Abedeen-based distributor Seatronics for its 6G acoustic positioning technology comprising multi-function Compatt 6 transponders, Ranger 2 USBL positioning systems and high-performance gyro-USBL receivers.

Fugro, the Dutch survey combine, has been awarded a three-year contract extension by Basrah Gas Company (BGC) for continuing provision of topographic and geotechnical services as well as bathymetric surveys and metocean…

A common dataset comprising tests last summer of seven sonar systems in Plymouth Sound and Wembury Bay is now available for comparison and analysis by the global hydrographic community in readiness for…

Oceanographic and hydrographic instrumentation specialists Valeport have released their latest operating software, DataLog X2, which can be downloaded for free from the Totnes based-company’s website (www.valeport.co.uk).

As part of the preparations for a large cable laying campaign in Finland, MMT has completed a cable crossings survey for Kraftnät Åland. The planned submarine cable is 152 km long, and…

Postgraduate students at European universities or scientific institutes with a research project containing a hydrographic element are invited to submit an application for free support from Innomar Technologie of Rostock, Germany.

Teledyne Marine in the US plans to host a joint technology workshop featuring 13 of its subsidiary oceanographic companies in San Diego, California from 4-7 October. It will include customer presentations, product…

The UK Hydrographic Office has introduced a new digital application enabling mariners from around the world to submit hydrographic data direct to its Taunton headquarters using a mobile device.