Fugro NV, in the Netherlands, has placed an order with Kongsberg Maritime for the purchase of second deep water HUGIN 3000 AUV. The new build HUGIN 3000 will be equipped...

The National Bureau of Oceanography of China started a two-year oceanic environmental survey. Doing so, China probes the conditions of its maritime space. The results of the research are used...

We have all enjoyed the column entitled ‘As it Was’, contributed since the very first issue of Hydro international by Admiral Steve Ritchie. The piece has always been very much...

Alastair MacDonald chaired the Conference. Ed Hill, Director, Corporate Services of the NIO, welcomed the attendees and explained, in very upbeat terms, the function of the Institute. Noting that recently...

The deepwater research vessel Tangaroa of the National Institute of Water & Atmospheric Research (NIWA) of New Zealand undertakes regular research expeditions to the Antarctic waters. In the last eight...

An international team of scientists, working over the last four years, has developed a framework for Mapping European Seabed Habitats (MESH). The project achievements far exceeded those originally planned, and...

Skilltrade together with STC started a new hydrographic surveying course in Rotterdam (The Netherlands) in line with the requirements as laid down by the IHO (International Hydrographic Office). The partnership...

Wavefield Geophysical will to carry out a seismic survey in the North Sea for Idemitsu Petroleum Norge AS. The project, due to commence in August and expected to take one...

NewsAHS is thrilled to have Paul Hornsby continue for a fourth term as chairman of the International Federation. Paul con–tinues to do a fantastic job, and the Australasian Society would...

Trimble will launch its Trimble VRS Now service for Germany in December. The commercial subscription service will provide surveyors, civil engineers and geospatial professionals with instant access to Real-Time Kinematic...