Here at Fugro, we conduct seabed mapping from the coastline and hazardous shallow water to full ocean depths using a suite of hydrographic surveying technologies, including satellite imagery, airborne lidar bathymetry (ALB), and acoustic sensors. Our advanced technologies can be used independently or combined based on your project requirements and are operated by our global network of qualified hydrographic surveyors. Supporting nautical charting, cable route surveys, and coastal zone management, our surveys accelerate the acquisition of high-quality hydrographic data.
Our dedicated survey fleet are equipped with cutting-edge hydrographic technology suitable for nautical charting, habitat mapping, and cable route survey applications from the nearshore to the entire ocean depth. The survey fleet also includes uncrewed surface vessels (USVs) that can be used to reduce acquisition time, HSSE exposure, and carbon emissions when mobilised. For example, Fugro’s Blue Shadow® USV is designed for the safe and efficient acquisition of accurate hydrographic data and operates as a force multiplier alongside a parent vessel for maximum coverage.
With extensive experience in providing leading ALB services globally, our experts have developed and operate advanced ALB systems. Fugro’s laser airborne depth sounder (LADS) and rapid airbornemultibeam mapping system (RAMMS) can achieve depth measurements of up to 3 times the water clarity. They can operate simultaneously with topographic or shallow water topo/bathy lidar sensors to deliver high-resolution data. RAMMS and LADS are used to efficiently survey large areas of coastline and shallow waters, providing high-quality data compliant to International Hydrographic Organisation (IHO) surveying standards.
Fugro uses satellite imagery to derive quantitative bathymetric products in the nearshore environment for various applications, including:
We provide planning, desktop studies, site visits, route selection, route surveys, and installation support for subsea telecommunication and power cables. Associated services include environmental impact studies, burial assessment surveys, and archaeological surveys.
Our Law of the Sea consultancy services support coastal projects requiring advice, management, review, or updating of their territorial sea baseline (TSB) and maritime boundaries. We offer detailed analysis to derisk projects covering sensitive waters where no boundaries exist or are conflicting. We also require surveys and research to develop the coastal states’ TSB, maritime boundaries, and extended continental shelf (ECS) claims.
Our applied hydrographic survey programme is an FIG/IHO/ICA Category B (S-5B) hydrographic training course that is accredited. The course provides surveyors with technical knowledge and skills to prepare and deliver hydrographic products and services.