S-44 and the systematic error

S-44 and the systematic error

IHO standard S-44 is often used (or misused) to specify the quality of a hydrographic survey. While it is a useful tool, it is easy to misinterpret. One ‘misuse’ is to...

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The renewal of a research vessel fleet

The renewal of a research vessel fleet

When contemplating the replacement of a research and survey fleet, a collective effort is required to meticulously curate an optimal new fleet, considering factors such as ship typ...

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Mapping northern Greenland waters

Mapping northern Greenland waters

An understanding of the interplay between glaciers and the ocean is needed to improve sea-level rise projections. Seafloor mapping is critical in this pursuit, particularly where t...

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Towards a positive future for Kiribati

Towards a positive future for Kiribati

In an era of environmental challenges and economic uncertainties, nations are earnestly seeking innovative ways to stimulate economic development, improve public safety and enhance...

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North Sea wrecks: Toxic legacies of war

North Sea wrecks: Toxic legacies of war

Some 290 shipwrecks lie in the Belgian part of the North Sea alone, with probably more than 1,000 in the entire North Sea, many of them silent witnesses to the two world wars. Unti...

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The search for the Montevideo Maru

The search for the Montevideo Maru

Fugro has utilized its cutting-edge hydrographic technology in Australia to locate the final resting place of the Montevideo Maru, which sank in 1942 with more than 1,200 people on...

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Protecting offshore energy platforms

Protecting offshore energy platforms

As the world’s reliance on offshore energy sources grows, the use of unmanned surface vehicles (USVs) emerges as a promising solution for safeguarding vulnerable offshore pla...

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