Vattenfall recently conducted their first large-scale seabed survey using uncrewed surface vessels, with very positive results from both a climate and safety perspective. This has opened up the potential for...

We asked five experts for their views on the trends and developments in bathymetric data, as this is and will continue to be the backbone of hydrographic surveying with echosounders,...

Oceanology International 2022 was held from 15–17 March in London and, according to exhibitors and visitors, it was a resounding success, attracting a total attendance of more than 10,000 over...

In a first for Ireland, an Uncrewed Surface Vessel (USV) was launched by XOCEAN off County Louth in the last week of January 2022, to undertake an environmental survey of...

Hydro International asked various leading experts with different professional backgrounds to share their thoughts on the present and future of the hydrographic industry. This time, Duncan Mallace, chief strategy officer...

Two uncrewed surface vessels (USVs), remotely controlled via satellite, conducted pioneering survey work on Lake Superior for the Canadian Hydrographic Service (CHS) in partnership with IIC Technologies. The project marks...

The front cover shows the X-04 USV surveying the coastal waters of Scotland. XOCEAN recently completed a campaign of cable inspection surveys between the Scottish mainland and Western Isles. The...

Duncan Mallace is the Chief Strategy Officer of XOCEAN. He has over 29 years’ experience in the collection, processing and analysis of ocean data. A highly skilled hydrographic surveyor, Mallace...

XOCEAN has completed 35 cable inspection surveys using a combination of uncrewed surface vessels (USVs) and uncrewed aerial vehicles (UAVs) between the Scottish mainland and Western Isles. There was a...

In a substantial move forward for the Canadian marine industry, two XOCEAN Uncrewed Surface Vessels (USVs), remotely controlled via satellite, took to Lake Superior this winter to conduct pioneering survey...