The theme of this issue, environment, is a good example of how many aspects of environment and hydrography are related and how aspects of hydrography are interrelated. We all know...

The congress and exhibition Aquaterra 2007 will feature case studies on managing risks and creating opportunities at all levels, from economic and financial issues to safety and planning matters. Aquaterra...

In August 2006, the Port of Rotterdam (The Netherlands) awarded a contract to Stema Survey to deliver and implement the Silas system in combination with an OEM Odom Echotrac CV...

Terratec is introducing software capable of accurate positioning based on post-processing of GPS-observations, without the use of reference stations or DGPS services. Typical accuracy for kinematic applications are 3cm horizontally...

The delivery of C-Surveyor III, C & C Technologies third AUV, is scheduled for October 2007. C & C and Kongsberg Maritime recently performed sea trails and installed C &...

The U.S.S Niagara, a steam-run and sail-powered frigate launched in 1856 and commissioned in 1857, was a part of the Civil War northern blockading fleet and escort, which also played...

The growing offshore exploration of the 1980s led to a booming need for survey-ships and many vessel-operating companies were founded, sometimes with only one old vessel. Saturation of the market...

There is a global shortage of hydrographic surveyors. The industry is faced with an interesting challenge and looks to specialised education facilities and personnel suppliers to assist in solving this...

Following the recent launch of the RoxAnn GD-A Seabed Classification system, Sonavision announce the launch of the RoxAnn Groundmaster GD-X Seabed Classification system, a further enhancement of the world-renowned RoxAnn...

The US$20 billion per annum market served by international offshore, marine and underwater engineering contractors is represented by the International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA). Its Offshore Survey Division is the...