Hydramotion Ltd has launched its new MudBug MB400 system for determining the nautical depth of navigation channels by measuring the in-situ density of liquid silt or 'fluid mud'. A rugged,...

The Aquatec Group will be taking part in the inaugural Ocean Business technology training and procurement forum set for 27 – 29 March 2007 at the National Oceanography Centre in...

Morphology, hydrography and sediment dynamics in a mangrove estuary: The Konkoure Estuary, Guinea. Capo, S., Sottolichio, A., Brenon, I., Castaing, P. and Ferry, L. 2006. Marine Geology, 230: 199-215. The...

The Coastal Sediments 07 conference is the sixth in the series following the inaugural conference in 1977. The Coastal Sediments technical specialty conferences provide an international forum for exchange of...

Navigational safety and political-economic considerations make it essential for port administrations and hydrographic services to have a prioritised survey programme. Finding criteria that reflect the importance of re-survey over a...

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...

Bathymetric mapping remains incomplete in the Arctic and Southern Oceans. Some proposed International Polar Year activities could help improve the situation by collecting new soundings during vessel transits to and...

The Association of Marine Scientific Industries (AMSI) is testament to the outstanding success of Ocean Business 2007, with numerous new members signing up for the many cash and business benefits...

Public-Private cooperation in Sediment Remediation is the theme of the fourth European Conference on Contaminated Sediments, to be held 20th to 22nd June 2007. The Antwerp Harbour House is the...

A method is presented which greatly increases the efficiency of pipeline survey using sediment echo sounder. These surveys are mostly done sailing cross courses; adding receiving directionality, a course can...