The application and acceptance of Geographical Information System (GIS) technology within the marine and coastal environment is escalating. The innovative use of GIS is having positive impacts and delivering many benefits through all levels of decision-making, operations and asset management. Through its core operations Fugro Survey Limited has developed a strong technical focus on data management, web based technology and GIS. Today this acquired knowledge, technology and data is brought together and delivered to you by our mainstream CAD/GIS group and specialist GIS group, GeoSoft Solutions.
Fugro Survey provides a full-range of data services that help you make the best use of your own and freely available data for decision making purposes. Specialist services include individually tailored solutions, focussed on innovative thinking and delivery of the optimum service to meet your circumstances. In today's information rich environment our experienced professionals develop and deploy solutions that allow you to stay ahead in your field.
Our broad range of services includes:
- Spatial Information Management and Presentation, GIS Solutions for Survey Data Delivery
- Software Development and Bespoke Solutions, Software and Support for Marine GIS Solutions
- Data Manipulation and Integration, CAD Mapping and Charting Services
- Web Mapping, Digital Atlases for Final Reports
- Consultancy and Contract Personnel
- Real Time AIS Solutions for Vessel Tracking
- Marine Asset Management, Data Management Services
A variety of commercially available GIS, mapping, animation and drawing packages, as well as in-house developed software, are utilised to deliver geo-information products and services to our clients. Our web mapping expertise allows us to present traditional paper and digital products within a standard web browser, for access over the internet, intranets and via CD and DVD. Tools and functionality are embedded that create a fully interactive GIS environment for the user.
Today's marine projects and assets accumulate multiple datasets from various sources and in numerous formats. GIS generally facilitates better management, easier analysis and retrieval of data. Our services enable clients to develop an increased awareness of their marine related assets, simply by integrating and spatially referencing data within a digital environment. This immediately increases the usability and understanding of the data for all project staff, engineers and decision makers.
Our customers span the marine industry, from port and harbour authorities, coastal zone management and marine transport, through to renewable energy, and the oil and gas sector. Functionality that enables you to perform the tasks and extract the answers that you require is built and delivered to order.
As an addition the GeoSoft Solutions group specialises in real-time marine transport solutions. The key to success in a dynamic and changing environment is being able to react quickly with confidence. Vessel Automatic Identification System (AIS) data is manipulated to present marine professionals with the information they require to facilitate safer and better-informed operations. Applications are utilised by many sectors and professionals, such as; port authorities, marine asset owners/managers, security/safety officers and pilots to clearly visualise, record, replay and analyse vessel activity.