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Smart Digital Ports of the Future: Interoperability and data sharing

In May 2022 our Managing Director Caroline Levey attended the Smart Digital Ports of the Future event in Rotterdam. Below she gives us her insights from what she felt was an “excellent conference on Digitalisation in Ports which highlighted the need for better data sharing and interoperability”. “Refreshingly the first two panel sessions kicking the […]

Smart Ports Alliance Webinar

As a member of the Smart Ports Alliance we are excited to share their upcoming webinar all about how they are working with the SPEED Portal (Smart Ports Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Development). These two independent organisations to “support the journey of ports and terminals, individually and collectively, to apply technology effectively to improve operational efficiency, enhance […]

The future of UK marine geospatial data report

The Government has this week published its report on “The future of UK marine geospatial data” and comment that the study reveals “groups responsible for gathering marine geospatial information must find new, more efficient ways of working together”. I.E collaboration is key to driving forward the critical role thay marine geospatial data. Our chairman Mike […]

OceanWise’s Shane Djokey awarded apprenticeship distinction!

OceanWise’s Shane Djokey, who started with the team in September 2020 (slap bang in the middle of the covid-19 pandemic!) has been awarded a distinction in his apprenticeship as ‘Software Development Technician’. Shane, pictured (centre) below, has been working with our Technical team under the guidance and support of Managing Director Caroline Levey and line […]

Smarter Environmental and Conservancy Management

We are really excited to announce the release of our latest White paper “Smarter Environmental and Conservancy Management”. This helpful document is designed to be a support guide for Harbour Masters and those responsible for overseeing conservancy and compliance in Ports or harbours. The easy-to-navigate layout provides details on the key benefits and common barriers […]

Ghana Ports Authority lead the way for Environmental Monitoring

Ghana Ports Authority lead the way for Environmental Monitoring Image: Courtesy of www.primenewsghana.com The observation of sea level is important to the study of climate change as well as providing valuable data for tsunami and storm surge warning, coastal zone management and protection. This was made apparent during the recent underwater volcanic eruption on 15th […]

Unfamiliar territory: Progression from unforeseen places

“You don’t make progress by standing on the sidelines…You make progress by implementing ideas.” Shirley Chisholm Every new project gives a business the opportunity to grow and at OceanWise, we take that quite seriously. Having recently celebrated our 10th year in business we can happily say that we still learn and develop with each project […]

We are Exhibiting at Oceanology International 2022

We will be exhibiting at the upcoming Oceanology International at the Excel Centre London Come and see us on stand P160 from 15th – 17th March. Along with our ocean colleagues we will be showcasing our latest technologies and developments. Oceanology International is the leading forum where industry, academia and government share knowledge and connect […]

UKHO contracts OceanWise to provide Marine Environmental Monitoring Systems

OceanWise has, through competitive tender been awarded the contract to supply, install, and maintain Marine Environmental Monitoring Systems (MEMS) globally as part of an initial 3-year Framework Agreement with the UK Hydrographic Office (UKHO). The framework also includes the provision of data collection, management and display system, which will be provided through OceanWise’s Port-Log. The […]

Maintaining and Updating the UK’s National Tide Gauge Network

Read our latest case study here, which looks at how we are contributing to the design and development of the system that will underpin the future of coastal flood forecasting