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5/6/24, 1:43 PM Riyadh Daily
Fugro’s High-Speed Hydrography Solution, which combines vessel-based acoustic approaches, advanced data
processing, and Airborne Lidar Bathymetry (ALB), to increase navigational safety.

The company’s approach to smart port development includes using sustainable materials and designs, biodiversity
assessments, and a variety of environmental-friendly survey techniques. In particular, the company’s climate
resilience planning helps ports in becoming well-prepared for encountering challenges, such as increasing sea levels
and severe weather. With an integrated strategy, Fugro ensures that its smart port projects enhance community
resilience and positively impact the environment.

During the Conference, Fugro further seeks to draw attention to how crucial geotechnical and marine surveying
services are to the success and sustainability of Saudi Arabia’s port and marine development initiatives. By offering
data-driven insights, the company facilitates informed decision-making by emphasising on safety and precision during
project execution. Furthermore, its services ensure the construction of robust foundations and infrastructures that are
resilient to unanticipated occurrences by addressing any issues early in the design process.

The maritime sector is ramping up its efforts to become more resilient. In an effort to contribute to this, Fugro is also
undertaking innovative steps to advance sustainability and lessen the industry’s carbon footprint while fostering
innovation. Essentially, for the development of robust port and marine infrastructures, the company’s geotechnical
and marine surveying services are considered indispensable, as it helps in the expansion of Saudi Arabia’s maritime
industry.

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