Bathymetric surveys are usually done with the goal of learning the shape and makeup of some part of the planet. But in the case of a recent survey of the high-Andean lake Laguna Negra* the goal was twofold: learn the shape and makeup of a part of the planet and also make an expedition to another planet possible. Read More
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Teledyne Technologies Incorporated (NYSE:TDY) announced on March 1 that it had completed the acquisition of RESON A/S. Reson headquartered in Slangerup Denmark provides high resolution marine acoustic imaging and measurement solutions. The acquired company will operate under the name Teledyne RESON. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Read More
Coastline Surveys Ltd. (CSL) completed three high-resolution multi-beam hydrographic surveys in the South North Sea using the latest generation R2SONIC 2024 combined with an IxBlue Octans MKIII Gyro/ MRU and C-Nav 3050 RTK GPS positioning. The CSL survey vessel MV FlatHolm completed the three surveys in a short window as weather permitted with minimal downtime the company said. Read More
TerraSond Limited welcomed Captain Rich Hendren as the new HSE [health safety environmental stewardship] and QM [quality management) Director working out of the TerraSond corporate headquarters in Palmer Alaska. Read More
Teledyne Technologies Incorporated (NYSE:TDY) announced on March 1 that it had completed the acquisition of RESON A/S. Reson headquartered in Slangerup Denmark provides high resolution marine acoustic imaging and measurement solutions. The acquired company will operate under the name Teledyne RESON. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Read More
The Corps completed an extended dredging season and in February started bringing in equipment in for seasonal maintenance and leave for the crew. The Corps Dredges Hurley and Potter completed dredging operations on the Middle Mississippi the last week of January. The dustpan dredges have been operating well beyond the normal dredging season which usually ends in early December. The Potter mobilized the first week of July and has worked throughout the 300 miles of Mississippi River in St. Louis Districts area of responsibility. The Hurley came up river from the Corps Memphis District in December and has been dredging between Thebes and Chester Illinois and also supported the rock removal efforts at Thebes by removing sand that had accumulated over the rock pinnacles. Read More
TerraSond Limited welcomed Captain Rich Hendren as the new HSE [health safety environmental stewardship] and QM [quality management) Director working out of the TerraSond corporate headquarters in Palmer Alaska. Read More
During a Nor'easter in March 2010 heavy surf and high winds devastated the dune system protecting beach front homes near the Hamptons on twin forks of Long Island in Quogue New York. Read More
The Corps completed an extended dredging season and in February started bringing in equipment in for seasonal maintenance and leave for the crew. The Corps Dredges Hurley and Potter completed dredging operations on the Middle Mississippi the last week of January. The dustpan dredges have been operating well beyond the normal dredging season which usually ends in early December. The Potter mobilized the first week of July and has worked throughout the 300 miles of Mississippi River in St. Louis Districts area of responsibility. The Hurley came up river from the Corps Memphis District in December and has been dredging between Thebes and Chester Illinois and also supported the rock removal efforts at Thebes by removing sand that had accumulated over the rock pinnacles. Read More
Geodynamics LLC based out of Morehead City / Beaufort North Carolina took delivery of a 30-foot Armstrong catamaran in the 3rd quarter of 2012. The boat the R/V Benthos was custom designed for hydrographic survey operations and configured to be rapidly trailered which reduces cost to clients according to Chris Freeman company president. Read More
