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Mapping the Blue Frontier: Hydrospatial Innovation for a Resilient Ocean Economy

We’re delighted to share that Caroline Levey will be speaking at the Geospatial World Forum (GWF) next week, taking place on 27th April – 1st May in Amsterdam. Caroline will be contributing to the Hydrospatial Infrastructure & Blue Economy Seminar on the 30th April, where she’ll be speaking on: Mapping the Blue Frontier: Hydrospatial Innovation for […]

PMSC Updates: A Shift in the Role of Environmental Monitoring

Recent revisions to the Port Marine Safety Code (PMSC) mark an important step in how environmental monitoring is positioned within safe marine operations. While environmental data has long been a component of harbour management, the updated guidance places greater emphasis on how that data is used in practice — moving from passive collection towards active […]

Measuring What Matters

Why Water Quality & Turbidity Monitoring Is Becoming Essential for Modern Ports and Harbours As ports and harbours become busier, more regulated, and increasingly environmentally aware, understanding what’s happening below the surface is no longer a “nice to have” — it’s becoming an essential part of effective port management. Among the many environmental parameters marine […]

Enhancing Water Quality Understanding at ABP Southampton

We are pleased to announce that we have been awarded a contract with ABP Southampton to supply and install 6 water quality sensors which will be deployed on navigational buoys around the port, collecting data to strengthen the understanding of water quality in the region. Among the parameters measured is turbidity, a key indicator of […]

England’s inland waterways are under pressure – and the data is telling us something important

2025 brought record-breaking drought conditions across the UK’s canal and river network. Canal & River Trust reported that, at its peak, around 400 miles of the canal network were affected by navigation restrictions or closures. Meanwhile, embankment collapses in the North West at the start of the year highlighted just how vulnerable ageing infrastructure has […]

GIS in Ports series

Our Geographic Information Systems (GIS) in Ports series is back! Ports are increasingly expected to manage large volumes of environmental and operational data. GIS is becoming a key tool for bringing that information together — supporting everything from environmental monitoring to planning and safety. In this latest interview in our GIS Series we talk to […]

OceanWise Easter Egg Hunt Competition

*Please note that this page is not where Eggbert is hiding!* Competition Rules Competition runs from 01.03.2026 to 17.00 on the 31.03.2026 There will be two winners – both who will win 1 x Lego Brick Headz Bunny set each To enter visit our website and find Eggbert the Easter Egg (outside of this […]

Oceanology International and the UKHMA Conference

March is going to be a busy month with Oceanology International kicking off on the 10th of March at the Excel Center in London. Our team will be there en masse over the three days of the exhibition. Do get in touch if you’d like to connect with any of our team during the event. […]

Smarter Pilot Boarding for Harwich Haven Authority

Download the Case Study Making safe, confident decisions at sea starts with having the right information at the right time. For the teams working at Harwich Haven Authority, a new wave monitoring solution is transforming how pilots, launch crews and Vessel Traffic Service (VTS) operators plan and manage pilot boarding operations. Working in partnership with […]

From ambition to action–Coastal Futures 2026

Photo: Ocean and Coastal Futures (OCF) Coastal Futures Conference London, 2026 A personal review by Fran Light The theme of this year’s Coastal Futures Conference in London, “From Ambition to Action,” set the tone immediately. The sector has done the thinking, the planning, and the talking — now it’s time to turn commitments into measurable action. During the conference, […]