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Sonar Reflector Testing in Bedford Basin
Seaforth was contracted by Homarus Inc. for the provision of testing of various sonar reflector concepts and survey methodologies in order to increase the detection success of lost fishing gear with sonar. Testing was done in the Bedford Basin near Mill Cove with a variety of devices attached to test lobster traps. The site was…
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Annapolis Basin Ghost Gear Survey
The Bear River First Nation contracted Seaforth to conduct a geophysical survey of select areas of the Annapolis Basin to search for Ghost Gear. Seaforth utilized an Edgetech 4205 Sidescan Sonar in both a towed configuration and pole mounted (for shallow water areas) to locate targets. Survey operations were conducted from a client supplied fishing…
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Pictou Ghost Gear Surveys
Seaforth was contracted by the Maritime Fisherman’s Union (MFU) to conduct geophysical surveys in search of abandoned / lost Ghost Gear in multiple locations around Pictou, NS. The project is part of ongoing efforts to efficiently, locate and identify ghost gear, for later removal, in Nova Scotia waters. Seaforth conducted surveys in October of both…
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Gulfo de Ancud, Chile: Route Geomorphological & Potential Geohazard Review
Utilising third party multibeam echosounder data Seaforth performed a data assessment of a proposed submarine transmission cable route across the Gulfo de Ancud, Chile. The data assessment consisted of a geomorphological interpretation of the supplied data and the identification of potential risks to the proposed cable route.
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Conception Bay, Newfoundland: Munitions & Explosives of Concern (MEC) Survey & Data Management
Seaforth provided precise navigation to a third party for the acquisition ROV and sidescan sonar data over the wrecks of the SS Saganaga and PLM 27. Upon the conclusion of the survey operations Seaforth was contact by Client to reprocess, map and interpret the sidescan sonar data acquired by the third party to identify MEC…
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Maritime Delimitation, Marine Legislation & Extended Continental Shelf Consulting
As part of its specialized capability in UNCLOS Article 76 (Law of the Sea) consulting services, Seaforth has developed an internationally renowned team of legal, technical and engineering professionals to deliver turnkey solutions for a State’s challenges in Extended Continental Shelf (ECS) submissions to the UN, accompanying maritime legislation, coastal zone and offshore resource management,…
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Deep Geotechnical Marine Investigations
Seaforth act as prime contractor and project manager for a multitude of worldwide deep geotechnical investigations on behalf of EPC firms or direct to the project proponents. Seaforth’s reputation for innovative solutions in this sector delivered on time and on budget has resulted in further project opportunities in multiple geographies. Seaforth facilitates delivery of shallow…
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Nova Scotia: Fundy Ocean Research Centre for Energy
Seaforth supports the activities of the Fundy Ocean Research Center for Energy (FORCE) through data acquisition, interpretation/assessment. Seaforth also manages the FORCE data repository. ArcGIS is used to fulfill on demand charting and data requests from project partners, as well as to maintain all FORCE related data in a unified repository. Seaforth provides project management…
