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Middle East’s expanding needs for

ocean data

TECHNOLOGY by timviek 21 Mar 2024

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Following the successful launch of the Middle East's first fully remote survey

vessel in 2022, leading Geo-data specialist Fugro has announced the arrival of its
Blue Shadow® class uncrewed surface vessel (USV), in the Middle East. Crafted

for precise hydrographic mapping and bathymetry surveys, the Blue Shadow®

will play a crucial role in addressing the rising demand for accurate hydrographic

data in the Middle East, where infrastructure development, port expansion, and

coastal management initiatives are at an all-time high.

Utilising state-of-the-art navigation and surveying technology, the Blue Shadow®

efficiently collects vital data such as water depth and seafloor morphology,

supporting the development of the blue economy in the Middle East while also

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