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3/22/24, 1:11 PM PRESSR: Fugro to support Middle East’s expanding needs for ocean data — TradingView News
PRESSR: Fugro to support

Middle East’s expanding

needs for ocean data

Mar 21, 202412:33 GMT+4

First published: 21-Mar-2024 12:33:23

United Arab Emirates: 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 aiding in understanding and protecting the delicate marine

ecosystem. This advanced technology enables non-disruptive hydrographic

surveys near existing offshore structures, resulting in efficient hydrographic
surveys, reducing project timelines and providing crucial speed and accuracy

in the dynamic maritime environment of the region.

With an ambitious goal to achieve net-zero emissions by 2035, Fugro is taking

significant strides in minimising its environmental impact by including more

remote operations in its surveys. Data acquisitions through USVs from remote

operation centres contribute up to 90% less carbon emissions than traditional

vessel operations whilst significantly reducing human exposure to hazardous
environments. This initiative highlights Fugro's dedication to sustainability

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