The Hydrographic Society

East Anglia Branch Cromer Lifeboat Station Visit
2024-07-09 18:00 - 20:00 (Europe/London) | Cromer Lifeboat Station, Cromer Pier, Cromer, Norfolk, NR27 9HE, United Kingdom
THS:UKI East Anglia Branch
Cromer Lifeboat Visit
Tuesday 09th July 2024

Come along to hear about the Cromer Lifeboat Station history and current operations with our personalised tour.
Established in 1804, Cromer Lifeboat Station has been awarded 56 medals for gallantry during its remarkable history. Currently operating both a Tamar and a D Class lifeboat.

https://rnli.org/find-my-nearest/lifeboat-stations/cromer-lifeboat-station
Numbers are limited so please RSVP: Cromer Lifeboat Visit

For further information please contact: thseastanglia@gmail.com

Southern Branch Summer BBQ **POSTPONED**
2024-07-10 18:30 - 21:00 | Sonardyne Blackbushe Campus, Hampshire, Sonardyne International Ltd, Yateley, Hampshire, GU46 6GD, United Kingdom
** PLEASE NOTE: THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED. PLEASE KEEP AN EYE OUT FOR NEW DATE **

This year’s Southern branch summer BBQ is being hosted by Sonardyne at their Blackbushe campus.
This year’s summer BBQ will have a focus of enabling remote and autonomous operations.
If you would like to attend, all you have to do is fill out the form below and you will receive more details about the event closer to the time.
Southern Branch Summer BBQ 2024
We hope to see you there, if you have any queries please contact Geraint at geraint.west@sonardyne.com

3RDSDAY Social
2024-07-18 18:30 - 21:00, 2024-08-15 18:30 - 21:00, 2024-09-19 18:30 - 21:00
North West Branch Social every 3rd Thursday of the month
Thursday 18th July – Bears Paw Country Inn & Restaurant
Warrington Road, High Legh, Knutsford WA16 0RT

Future dates:
15th August – venue TBC
19th September – venue TBC
17th October – venue TBC

Scotland Branch Super Summer Social
2024-08-29 18:00 - 21:00 | Mac’s Pizzeria, 38 Union Street, Aberdeen, Mac's Pizzeria, 38 Union Street, Aberdeen, United Kingdom
THS:UKI Scotland branch are excited to invite you to their Super Summer Social!
Thursday 29th August, from 1800
VENUE CHANGE: Mac’s Pizzeria, 38 Union Street, Aberdeen
Tickets £25pp – this includes a drink on arrival and a food token for a street food vendor at the venue

Southern Branch Meeting
2024-09-18 17:00 - 21:30 | Offshore Rampion Visitor Centre, 76 Kings Road Arches, Brighton, BN1 2FN, United Kingdom
What – Meeting focussed on Offshore Wind, speakers tbc
Where – Offshore Rampion Visitor Centre, 76 Kings Road Arches, Brighton

For tickets please visit: THS Southern Region Meeting at Rampion on 18th September 2024 Tickets, Wed, Sep 18, 2024 at 7:00 PM | Eventbrite

Scotland Branch Quiz Night
2024-10-10 18:00 - 21:30 | The Ashvale Restaurant, The Ashvale Restaurant, 42-48 Great Western Road, Aberdeen, AB10 6PY, United Kingdom
Its back for another year!
THS:UKI Scotland Branch Quiz Night returns on Thursday 10th October 2024 at The Ashvale Restaurant in Aberdeen.

HYDRO 2024 Hydrographic Conference
2024-11-05 - 2024-11-07 | Yachtafenresidenz Hohe Dune, Am Yachtafen 1, Rostock, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, 18119, Germany
On behalf of the International Federation of Hydrographic Societies (IFHS) the German Hydrographic Society (DHyG) will host the international hydrographic conference and exhibition HYDRO 2024 from 5 – 7 November 2024.
After 2010 and 2016, we will once again be guests at the “Yachthafenresidenz Hohe Düne” in Rostock Warnemünde.

Southern Branch Meeting
2024-11-06 18:30 - 21:30 | The National Oceanography Centre (NOC), European Way, Southampton, SO14 3ZH
Location – National Oceanographic Centre, Southampton
Free to attend, RSVP here: MATS Hydrographic Society Meeting Tickets, Wed, Nov 6, 2024 at 6:30 PM | Eventbrite

THS:UKI Scotland Branch Visits The National Decommissioning Centre
2024-11-12 17:30 - 21:00 | The National Decommissioning Centre, Main Street, Newburgh, Aberdeenshire, AB41 6AA, United Kingdom
THS:UKI Scotland invites you to join them von a visit to The National Decommissioning Centre, followed by networking and nibbles at OGV Taproom, Newburgh
This event is limited to 30 places, so be sure to book your ticket!
Meet at 17:30 – The National Decommissioning Centre
Short presentation from NDC, Q&A, followed by Simulator and offshore testing facilities tour
19:00
Nibbles, networking and cash bar at OGV Taproom, Newburgh
Registration and ticket is required!
£15 per person
The National Decommissioning Centre, Main Street, Newburgh, AB41 6AA
THEN ALONG TO
Newburgh Bar, OGV Taproom, Beach Road, Newburgh AB41 6BY

THS:UKI North West Branch 3RDSDAY Social with Guest Speakers
2024-11-21 18:30 - 21:00 | The Ship Inn, 18 Handbridge, Chester, CH4 7JE, United Kingdom
North West Branch Social every 3rd Thursday of the month
Thursday 21st November
Layton Quinton Head of Marine Information Products and Services, National Oceanography Centre has kindly offered to present to us the important history of Liverpool tidal institute and the role of Wirral in determining the models we all use today.
The Ship Inn, 18 Handbridge, Chester, CH4 7JE
Arrival 18:30
Presentation from 19:00
Food 19:30
RSVP thsnw@outlook.com

Kindly sponsored by GEOxyz

THS:UKI East Anglia Branch Pub Quiz
2024-11-27 18:30 - 21:00 | The River Garden, 36 Yarmouth Road, Norwich, NR7 0EQ, United Kingdom
THS:UKI East Anglia Branch Pub Quiz
Wednesday 27th November 2024
To raise money for charity and have some fun at the same time
We have organised a QUIZ night
There will be prizes and a raffle
Grab your colleagues / friends, enter a team
Teams of up to 4
Entry £5 / per person – payable on the night
The River Garden function room
36 Yarmouth Road, Norwich NR7 0EQ
18:30 (19:00 Start)
IMPORTANT – Please RSVP if you will be joining.
For further information please contact: thseastanglia@gmail.com

THS:UKI South West Branch AGM
2025-01-09 19:00 - 21:00
The South West branch will be holding their AGM on the evening of 9th January
From 7pm
Venue – Portland Square C1 at Plymouth University

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Please reach out for more details

Marine Measurement Forum 67
2025-01-29 09:00 - 16:00 | Devon Hotel, EX2 8XU
Marine Measurement Forum 67, hosted by Hydrosurv.
The event will feature:

Industry-leading speakers sharing cutting-edge developments and technology
International case studies and best practices
Valuable networking opportunities with peers

The event takes place on the 29th January, 2025 at the Devon Hotel just off the M5 in Exeter, Devon.
The event opens at 9am and finishes at 4pm, with drinks for an hour following.
Ticket’s include coffee/tea and a working lunch. There is a private cash bar opening for drinks after the event.
For overnights, the hotel offers a 10% discount on rooms for all delegates, for which you need to book directly on 01392 259268.
Parking is free and on site for all guests.
The MMF room has its own entrance rather than going through hotel reception, here:
Google maps: https://tinyurl.com/2bv7c799
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Location
Devon Hotel, EX2 8XU
MMF Agenda 67

THS:UKI Scotland Branch AGM
2025-01-29 19:00 - 21:00
The Scotland Branch will be holding their AGM on Wednesday 29th January at the Palm Court

Please contact THSiS@outlook.com for further details

THS:UKI East Anglia Branch Evening Hosted By Gardline
2025-02-04 18:30 - 21:00 | Gardline, Endeavour House, Admiralty Road, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR30 3NG, United Kingdom
Gardline are delighted to sponsor and host the THS:UKI East Anglia Branch Evening
Meeting on Tuesday 4th February 2025.
We will have a walk through of Gardline’s new offices, our AGM plus a talk from Gardline.
We are looking for members to join the committee at the AGM.
If you are interested, please get in touch!
The meeting will be held at Gardline’s office (address below) in Great Yarmouth.
18:30 (19:00 Start)
Agenda:
18:30 Meet
19:00 Walk around Gardline’s new offices
19:30 AGM
AGM agenda can be found here
20:00 Presentation by Gardline – ”How Gardline’s integrated survey software has changed over the years – a brief history of voyager”
IMPORTANT – Please RSVP if you will be joining.
We need to keep an eye on numbers as we are limited.
For further information please contact: thseastanglia@gmail.com

THS:UKI Southern Branch Event
2025-02-13 17:00 - 20:30 | Headquarters of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, 12 Great George Street, London, SW1P 3AD, United Kingdom
Managing the risk of Unexploded Ordnance in Marine Construction Projects
Date: Thursday 13th February 2025
Location: Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors Lecture Hall
The detection and management of Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) represents a significant risk and cost in construction operations, particularly those associated with offshore wind. For this year’s joint RICS and Hydrographic Society meeting we are joining forces with the Society for Underwater Technology to explore UXO from a risk management and regulatory perspective and hear about the latest developments in the survey tools and processes that are used to support identification and location.
Free – RSVP here: Managing the risk of Unexploded Ordnance in Marine Construction Projects Tickets,

THS:UKI North West Branch 3RDSDAY Social
2025-02-20 18:30 - 21:00
North West Branch Social every 3rd Thursday of the month
Thursday 20th February
The Chimneys, Hooton Green, Hooton, Ellesmere Port, CH66 5ND
RSVP thsnw@outlook.com

THS:UKI Scotland Branch Annual Members Dinner
2025-02-27 18:00 - 2025-02-28 23:30 | The Chester Hotel, Aberdeen, The Chester Hotel, 59-63 Queens Road, Aberdeen, AB15 4YP, United Kingdom
We are pleased to invite you to THS:UKI Scotland Branch Annual Members Dinner 2025.
Our dinner will take place at the Chester Hotel on Thursday 27th February 2025 between 18:00 and 00:00.
The tickets are £90 per person including a reception drink, dinner, and wine. Tables of up to 10 guests are available, along with many sponsorship opportunities.
Please see the attached flyer to book your table now.
THSUK&IRELAND SCOTLAND BRANCH – AMD2025

THS:UKI South West Branch Industry Presentation Meeting
2025-02-27 18:30 - 21:00 | The Roundabout, 2-4 Drake Circus, Plymouth, PL4 8AQ, United Kingdom
Come and join the South West Branch for their first Industry Presentation Evening of 2025!
Presenter: Chris Ord
Topic: Fugro’s Uncrewed Surface Vessels and Remote Operations
When: Thursday 27th February 2025
Time: Doors open 1830, talk starts 1900
Where: The Roundabout, 2-4 Drake Circus, Plymouth, PL4 8AQ (first floor)

THS:UKI Southern Branch Event: Visit Ocean Infinity's Remote Operations Centre
2025-03-19 18:30 - 21:00 | Ocean Infinity Remote Control Centre Woolston SO19 9UY, Ocean Infinity Remote Control Centre, Woolston, SO19 9UY, United Kingdom
The Hydrographic Society UK & Ireland is delighted to offer an exclusive opportunity to visit Ocean Infinity’s Remote Control Centre (RCC) and gain first-hand insight into the future of uncrewed survey operations.
Hosted by Ocean Infinity, this event provides a rare chance to explore how remote operations and advancements in Digital 4.0 technology are enabling lean-crewed and uncrewed surveys across geoscience, hydrography, UXO, environmental studies, construction, and inspection. Ocean Infinity’s cutting-edge robotic technology supports industries including Energy, Science, Telecoms, and Defence. Their mission is to create innovative robotic technology to transform operations at sea.
Ocean Infinity has generously offered access for up to 30 attendees to this event. Tickets are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis, with a limit of one per person.
Event Schedule:
18:30 – Buffet and refreshments (tea, coffee, soft drinks)
19:00 – Welcome and introduction by Ocean Infinity & The Hydrographic Society
19:15 – Guided sessions in small groups, covering:

A presentation overview of Ocean Infinity’s global remote operations and uncrewed vessel fleet
A tour of the Remote Control Centre
A demonstration of Virtual Reality in remote operations

20:45 – Event close
Attendees are responsible for arranging their own transport to the venue. Joining instructions will be issued prior to the event including ID requirements to bring on the day.
We look forward to welcoming you to this insightful and exclusive event.
Book your ticket here: Exclusive Visit to Ocean Infinity’s Remote Survey Operations Centre Tickets

THS:UKI North West Branch 3RDSDAY Social
2025-03-20 18:30 - 21:00 | The Ship Inn, 18 Handbridge, Chester, CH4 7JE, United Kingdom

THS:UKI Scotland Sensors & Solutions
2025-03-26 18:30 - 21:00 | Palm Court Hotel, Aberdeen, Palm Court Hotel, 81 Seafield Road, Aberdeen, AB15 7YX, United Kingdom
The popular elevator pitch event for everything survey is back on Wednesday 26th March 2025 at the Palm Court.
From 18:30 for nibbles and networking, with main event starting from 19:00
Talks from:

Norbit
Nortek
Exail
Macartney
SGB
Oceaneering
Impact
Kraken
STR
Edge Tech
Enshore
Argeo

Please contact thsis@outlook.com for more information

HPAS Webinar - Build a Successful Application
2025-04-03 14:00 - 15:00

Ocean Business 2025
2025-04-08 - 2025-04-10 | The National Oceanography Centre (NOC), European Way, Southampton, SO14 3ZH
The hands-on ocean technology exhibition and training forum
8-10 April 2025 | National Oceanography Centre | Southampton UK

Ocean Business 2025 is the global meeting place for ocean science and technology professionals.
Connect with thousands of the industry’s brightest minds, and share ideas to help define the future of ocean technology.
From cutting-edge surveying innovation to the latest marine autonomous systems, you’ll find hundreds of solutions to transform your business in 2025 and beyond.

REGISTER YOUR INTEREST

THS:UKI AGM 2025
2025-04-09 12:00 - 14:00 | The National Oceanography Centre (NOC), European Way, Southampton, SO14 3ZH

THS:UKI Scotland Hydrofest 2025
2025-04-16 | Sandman Hotel, St Andrews Street, Aberdeen, AB25 1AD, United Kingdom
THS:UKI Scotland Branch invites you to join us at Hydrofest 2025 on Wednesday 16th April 2025, from 08:30, at the Sandman Hotel in Aberdeen.
Hydrofest is a one-day event dedicated to Hydrographic Survey for the offshore energy sector. Hear from leading industry professionals on key topics, including;

Surface and Underwater Positioning;
Sensors
Route Surveys;
Construction;
Inspection.

Hydrofest 2025 is ideal for students, engineers, project managers, offshore industry professionals, or anyone considering or just starting a career in Hydrographic Surveying.
See the attached flyer for more details on how to book your place today. We also have exhibitor spaces available, please see the attached flyer for details
Hydrofest 2025

THS:UKI North West Branch 3RDSDAY Social
2025-04-17 18:30 - 21:00 | The Goshawk, Station Road, Chester, CH3 8AJ, The Goshawk, Station Road, Chester, CH3 8AJ, United Kingdom
For more details and to RSVP please contact THSNW@outlook.com

THS:UKI East Anglia Branch - Evening Meeting at GeoAcoustics
2025-04-22 18:30 - 21:00 | Geo Acoustics, Shuttleworth Close, Gapton Hall Industrial Estate, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR31 0NQ
GeoAcoustics are delighted to sponsor and host the THS:UKI East Anglia Branch
Evening Meeting on Tuesday 22nd April 2025.We will have a walkthrough of GeoAcoustics’ facilities plus presentations from GeoAcoustics, Sonardyne and STR
Tea, Coffee & Biscuits will be provided.
We look forward to seeing you there.
The meeting will be held at GeoAcoustics’ office (address below) in Great Yarmouth.
18:30 (19:00 Start)

IMPORTANT – Please RSVP if you will be joining.
For further information please contact: eastanglia@ths-uki.org

GeoAcoustics Ltd
Shuttleworth Close
Gapton Hall Industrial Estate
Great Yarmouth, Norfolk
NR31 0NQ
