GEOxyz has been selected by TenneT, the national electricity transmission system operator of the Netherlands, to conduct geophysical and geotechnical surveys for the export cable route of the Nederwiek 3...

The implementation of the new IHO hydrographic geospatial standard for marine data and information, the S-100 product family, presents significant challenges that require coordination between the IHO, the industry involved...

The life of a hydrographic planner used to be easy: you had a survey vessel from which (at least in nautical cartography) you deployed a number of survey boats (often...

TCarta Marine, a global provider of hydrospatial products and services, is expanding its involvement in the Seabed 2030 project. The initiative aims to map the entire ocean floor by 2030,...

In this interview, Dr Gunathilaka, chair of FIG Commission 4 (2023–2026), discusses challenges and opportunities in the hydrographic industry. He emphasizes the need to attract and motivate young talent, reskill...

Neotek, a French subsidiary of the Sea Vorian group and a specialist in navigation and robotics instruments and the design of marine data measurement systems, has launched an innovative underwater...

Climate change is having a significant impact on the hydrographic industry, and many organizations are taking steps to reduce emissions and minimize their environmental footprints. Such steps include using more...

Every year, Hydro International surveys the state of the hydrographic industry to gain a comprehensive understanding of the sector and the challenges it faces. The survey includes a series of...

Topodrone, a Swiss-based designer and manufacturer of high-precision Lidar equipment for installation on drones, vehicles and backpacks, has launched Aquamapper, a UAV-based solution for bathymetric surveying and marine construction. The...

Since the 1970s, remote sensing has increasingly been used to conduct underwater surveys. Several methodologies are employed in hydrographic surveying, from direct techniques such as probing rods to more sophisticated...