OceanWise News & Views
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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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*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 […]
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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. […]
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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 […]
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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, […]
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Read or download our quick guide for harbour masters, pilots and marine operators who carry responsibility for safe navigation and efficient operations every day. Should I be measuring currents? If you’re thinking about currents and want to know why you should be considering currents, how to start and who could benefit, then this article […]
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The latest version of our quarterly newsletter is out now! In this issue delve into: Enhancing Pilot Safety with real-time wave data How GNSS Levelling improves tide-gauge accuracy How to unlock the power of Port-Log A review of EMODnet 2025 conference …and more! Read all these articles and find our previous newsletters here
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