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An Introduction to GIS in Ports and Harbours

What is GIS? GIS is defined as “A Geographic Information System (GIS) integrates hardware, software, and data for capturing, managing, analysing, and displaying all forms of geographically referenced information.” In a simpler form, GIS are tools which enable you to look at your data in a spatial context – showing you how your data relates […]

Importance of Environmental Monitoring Systems

Importance of Environmental Monitoring Systems: The UK Hydrographic Office (UKHO) Marine Environmental Monitoring Stations (MEMS) Framework There has always been a need for environmental monitoring across many industries but particularly within the marine environment, however this need, and importance is growing ever stronger with increasing demand and pressure on global supply chains. As we move […]

How we are supporting ports “Preparing for an Extreme Weather World”

We spotted this interesting article from AAPA Sea Ports which is equally applicable to Ports all over the world. Preparing for an Extreme Weather World – AAPA Seaports A lot of what we do at OceanWise centres around monitoring our environment. One of the key benefits to monitoring environmental conditions is that it allows you […]

Case Study on UKHO Marine Environmental Monitoring Stations

We have added a new case study to our extensive list of project examples. This latest publication details the work that we are doing with the UK Hydrographic office and their Marine Environmental Monitoring (MEMs) Framework. Learn all about the framework, installations and training and impact that it is having on the territories that […]

Fran joins the team

We have a new member of the family! We are so excited to welcome Fran Light to our friendly team. Fran joins us as an Administrative Assistant supporting both Customer Services and Operations. Fran has an infectious ’can-do’ attitude and a wide range of experience and skills. Originally a copywriter and freelance lifestyle journalist working […]

OceanWise deliver projects in the Seychelles and Guyana

Our team have undertaken several installations in March for the UK Hydrographic Office MEMS project in the British Overseas Territories of the Seychelles and Guyana. These successful trips form part of the Marine Environmental Monitoring Systems (MEMS) 3-year Framework Agreement that OceanWise have been contracted to complete by the UK Hydrographic Office. The trips include […]

OceanWise awarded Marine Environmental Monitoring contract at Langstone Harbour

OceanWise will be supplying and installing a marine environmental monitoring solution in Langstone Harbour, a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) in Hampshire. This important installation will provide the harbour with tide and weather equipment and a cloud-based data platform to support ongoing harbour operations and environmental monitoring. Langstone Harbour is located on Hampshire’s […]

OceanWise Water Level Radar C23

At OceanWise we are dedicated to creating integrated monitoring solutions and in response to the customer need, we have developed a Water Level Radar solution (OWLR-C23) that has now been tested and deployed across many Environmental Monitoring projects in the UK and overseas. Product Datasheet Key Benefits: High Accuracy water level readings Flexible solution Simple […]

Emapsite release new marine data and mapping service

Our Licenced Partner Emapsite who resell our range of marine mapping data have built on the success of their previous marine mapping service and developed a new platform that provides clearer maritime data insights with greater speed and ease than ever before. Read all about it in their press release below: Easy-access marine insights […]

Our lobsters got released!

For Christmas 2023 we decided to make a charitable donation to a marine charity, rather than send hampers or corporate gifting. The charity we chose was The National Lobster Hatchery which is a marine conservation, research and education charity based down in Padstow, Cornwall. We ‘adopted’ over 40 lobsters on behalf of our customers and partners […]