Surveying the Danish Energy Island Site
Denmark is building an energy island. Located in the North Sea, a power plant is planned that will distribute wind energy far and wide across Europe. The island will be situated ab...
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Towards a Broader Use of Hydrospatial Data
In this edition of our Q&A series with leading experts from the hydrographic industry, Paul Seaton of Fugro shares his thoughts on a variety of topics, such as key market trend...
Towards Simplification and Acceleration of Marine Surveying
In this interview, Harald Sternberg, Professor of Hydrography and Geodesy at HafenCity University, shares his thoughts on the key market trends, technology drivers and challenges,...
Hydrographic Data Collection, Processing and Delivery at Pivotal Point
Hydro International invited various leading experts with different professional backgrounds to share their thoughts on the present and future of the hydrographic industry. In this...
5 Questions to Patricio Carrasco
During the first IHO Assembly taking place from 24 to 28 April 2017 in Monaco, the represented Member States will elect the new Secretary-General and Directors. The nominees presen...
5 Questions to Gilles Bessero
During the first IHO Assembly taking place from 24 to 28 April 2017 in Monaco, the represented Member States will elect the new Secretary-General and Directors. The nominees presen...
Candidates Presenting for IHO Office
During the first IHO Assembly taking place from 24 to 28 April 2017 in Monaco, the represented Member States will elect the new Secretary-General and directors. There are currently...
“Hydrographically Developed Countries Should Reach Out to Developing Countries”
Oriental countries are dedicated to the hydrographic profession but don’t often beat the drums in order to be heard. There’s a lot of work being done, though. One examp...
5 Questions to William Egan
William Egan is vice president Sales & Marketing at Teledyne marine Imaging and Instruments. Hydro International asked him (and other leaders in the business) 5 questions...
5 Questions to Duncan Mallace
Duncan Mallace is head of the Business Development Council at QPS. Hydro International asked him (and other leaders in the business) 5 questions. Technology and societal needs are...
5 Questions to Ola Oskarsson
Ola Oskarsson is founder of MMT, Sweden. Hydro International asked him (and other leaders in the business) 5 questions. Technology and societal needs are changing rapidly. Ho...
5 Questions to Bjorn Jalving
Bjorn Jalving is executive vice president at Kongsberg Marine, Subsea division. Hydro International asked him (and other leaders in the business) 5 questions. Technology and s...
5 Questions to Martin Jakobsson
Martin Jakobsson is the vice chairman of the General Bathymetric Chart of the Oceans (GEBCO) Guiding Committee and Chairman of the International Bathymetric Chart of the Arctic Oce...
5 Questions to Allen Leatt
Allen Leatt became chief executive of IMCA, the International Marine Contractors Association, in autumn 2015 after a career with leading contractors in the offshore oil and gas con...
5 Questions to Robert Ward
Robert Ward, Secretary-General, is the chief administrative officer of the International Hydrographic Organization (IHO) and heads the permanent secretariat. Hydro International as...
5 Questions to Dr. Mohd Razali Mahmud
Dr. Mohd Razali Mahmud is head of GeoCoastal Research Unit, Faculty of Geoinformation and Real Estate, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM). Hydro International asked him 5 que...
5 Questions to Larry Mayer
Larry Mayer is professor and director of the School of Marine Science and Ocean Engineering and director of the Center for Coastal and Ocean Mapping, University of New Hampshire, U...
5 Questions to Nicolas Seube
Nicolas Seube is scientific director of the CIDCO (Interdisciplinary Center for the Development of Ocean Mapping), Rimouski, Québec, Canada; formerly the coordinator of the...
"Hydrography is the Leading Marine Geospatial Service"
Looking at the programme of the Hydro16 Conference, that was held in Rostock-Warnemünde, Germany, one of the keynote speakers was particularly remarkable, namely the legal spe...
‘Subsea Internet of Things’ to Transform Amount of Information Available
It’s fascinating to see that communication techniques are evolving. On the shore there is already a clear trend towards eliminating cables and wires. So a logical consequence...
"Lack of Understanding of Turbulence Remains a Hurdle"
Renewable energy is ‘hot’ these days. Many people think of wind farms on the horizon when they think of marine renewable energy. Marine energy can manifest itself in mo...
Ocean Floor to be Mapped by 2030
The first Forum for Future of the Ocean Floor Mapping was held in Monaco from 15 to 17 June 2016. Some 200 delegates gathered, under the flag of General Bathymetric Chart of the Oc...
Study the Basics and Ask for Support
Hydrographic mapping is all about collecting and processing data that leads to products such as nautical charts and other products contributing to safe navigation, a better e...
Much More Than a Typical Hydrographic Office
In October 2015, Capt Brian D. Connon assumed the role of director of the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency’s Maritime Safety Office. The organisation is an import...
Hydrographic Surveyors Key to Defining Mining Resources through Survey Work
On 1 February 2016 a European consortium launched a new Horizon 2020 project: Blue Nodules. This project addresses the challenge of creating a viable and sustainable value chain to...
Looking Far beyond the Horizon
These are exciting times in the geomatics and hydrographic industry. Innovative solutions are being developed, integration is the main keyword and the big players are acquiring sma...
