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BOEM Proposes Rule Changes to Defer and Streamline Surveys

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The proposed rule changes allow for the delay of geotechnical surveys and shift geophysical surveys from a prescriptive approach to a performance-based requirement.  Offshore wind survey companies will have the latitude to approach deliverables using new and varied technologies.  This presents both risk and opportunity. “Before constructing an offshore renewable energy project, lessees and grant… Continue Reading BOEM Proposes Rule Changes to Defer and Streamline Surveys

Roll Stabilization Makes You Money … if you are a hydrographic surveyor

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Bottom Line Up Front:  A vessel that rolls less covers more ground…273% more in this case. Modern multibeam echo sounders are incredible in that they can use beam steering to counteract roll motions in order to maintain the swath of a survey line.  But….there’s always a catch.  Beam steering can only occur within the bounds… Continue Reading Roll Stabilization Makes You Money … if you are a hydrographic surveyor

Pricus Marine adds Multibeam Echosounders, Inertial Navigation Systems, and Sound Velocity Profilers to their equipment pool

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Pricus Marine has expanded their equipment pool with a sizeable investment in  hydrographic survey equipment. The investment includes the addition of two R2Sonic 2024 Multibeam Echosounders.  These units are well proven and provide high resolution bathymetric survey data. Quality bathymetric data requires accurate position data.  To accomplish this, Pricus Marine has acquired two POSMV Ocean-masters. … Continue Reading Pricus Marine adds Multibeam Echosounders, Inertial Navigation Systems, and Sound Velocity Profilers to their equipment pool