In a March 2023 blog, Microsoft founder, billionaire entrepreneur and philanthropist Bill Gates said: “The development of AI is as fundamental as the creation of the microprocessor, the personal computer,...

A deep understanding of seabed topography and coastal features is crucial for developing predictive models to address challenges such as coastal inundation and rising sea levels. Communities worldwide rely on...

SOUTH Marine Division, specializing in hydrography and marine survey, is actually a subsidiary of SOUTH Survey Group, a leading Chinese giant manufacturer in the geo-spatial industry.  With 35 years of...

The World Ocean Council (WOC) report on Ocean Industries and Marine Planning provides the first multi-sector, industry-oriented review and analysis of the value, challenges and opportunities of marine spatial planning...

The HELCOM-VASAB MSP Working Group has agreed on the procedurally oriented guideline which will help applying the ecosystem-based approach in maritime spatial planning (MSP) in practice, being also in accordance...

When contemplating the replacement of a research and survey fleet, a collective effort is required to meticulously curate an optimal new fleet, considering factors such as ship type, size, capabilities...

How do you perceive prospects in the hydrographic surveying industry in 2024, compared to the past couple of years? When contemplating the hydrographic sector holistically, which areas of investment do...

The co-located expo within Oceanology International 2024 has been expanded to bring together the most influential AI, communications, satellite, IT and IoT stakeholders. OceanICT, the only UK event focused on...

Combining the DriX uncrewed surface vehicle (USV) and the FlipiX remotely operated towed vehicle (ROTV), Exail has developed a unique solution enabling fully autonomous and remotely operated surveys. Combining the DriX uncrewed surface vehicle (USV) and the FlipiX remotely operated towed vehicle (ROTV), Exail has developed a unique solution enabling fully autonomous and remotely operated surveys. Accurate surveys...

Anschütz, a leading expert in navigation and bridge systems, is making significant strides in the development of autonomous and onboard assistance systems for ships. As part of the Clean Autonomous...