Meet the Smart Port

John Pepper and Katie Eades proudly contributed to the November 2019 issue of GeoConnexion Magazine, where they discuss the digitalisation of ports using GIS, IOT, AI and other technologies. See the full article here, including their thoughts on how ports could not only optimise resources but also improve efficiency and transparency.

Port-Log on the BBC!

We were delighted to see our data management platform, Port-Log, featuring so prominently on the BBC programme: ‘What Britain Buys and Sells in a Day'. During a discussion with the presenter, Ed Balls, ABP Southampton's Harbour Master, Phil Buckley, explained why having access to real-time environmental conditions is so important to the port. See more details here or view the whole programme here.

Image Right: Port-Log displayed on the VDUs from the documentary 'What Britain Buys and Sells in a Day (Cars)'.

Air Quality

Air Quality is an increasingly important environmental concern and gathering and submitting evidence based on emission data is now a legal requirement for many ports. Alongside climate change, for UK ports, Air Quality is a high priority following the introduction of the UK Government’s Clean Air Strategy in 2019. See our Air Quality page here to learn about how we can support ports with Air Quality and why you don’t need a whole new system! The page also includes useful links and FAQ's around the complex subject.

Image Left: OceanWise install a Vaisala AQ Sensor at a UK port

OceanWise recent contract wins

OceanWise have been working with ports and harbours for the last 15 years, helping them to achieve safer and more resilient operations, improve situational awareness and decision making. See details here on some of our most recent contract wins which we will be delivering over the coming few months. Also why not watch our latest video which demonstrates why environmental monitoring is so important for ABP in Southampton here.

Trust in Data? OceanWise Workshop

Our popular annual London workshop was held on the 26th of November 2019 at the School of Economic Science. This year's theme was 'Trust in Data?' and was a brilliant day full of interesting talks from 7 great speakers including James Cutler's Key Note on Open Data, a thought provoking   [...]

Amy joins the team

Amy Thompson joined us in October as our Junior Oceanographic Data Engineer. Amy is supporting both the Technical team and the Operations team and is already adding huge value in and out of the office. With her passion for the outdoors, can-do attitude and a Masters in Oceanography she is the perfect addition to our growing team. Welcome Amy!

OceanWise proud to sponsor local Rugby team

OceanWise have been proudly sponsoring the local Alton Rugby under 10's team (Alton RFC) for the last 3 years. This year is no exception and we hope that the teams and their families have another great year on and off the pitch.