Katie Eades

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Port-Log: Unlocking Its Full Potential

Port-Log is a powerful tool for environmental monitoring and data management, but are you using all its features to their full potential? Here are some lesser-known capabilities that can help you unlock even more value: 1. Monthly Statistics (Reports page) Quickly review data in a clear, easy-to-read summary. Perfect for reporting, analysis, and planning. Easily […]

Calling all ocean innovators, business leaders, and visionaries: EMODnet 2025

Last week our Information Systems Manager Andrew Bell attended the 2025 EMODnet Conference. EMODnet is a ‘comprehensive in situ marine data service in Europe, offering a wealth of in water Ocean observations, data and data products, spanning the coast and oceans’. This conference an important event for those of us involved in marine data, ocean […]

Enhancing Pilot Safety with real-time wave data

When pilots from Peel Ports Group head out into the Irish Sea to board incoming vessels, timing is everything. The sea state can shift quickly, and rough waves can make pilot transfers not just difficult, but dangerous. A Cefas buoy already stationed near a Peel Ports boarding point was collecting valuable wave data — but that information wasn’t easily accessible […]

How does GNSS levelling improve tide gauge accuracy?

When we talk about sea level rise, most people picture water creeping higher along our coasts. But there’s another factor at play that’s less obvious — the ground itself can move too. That’s where GNSS levelling (Global Navigation Satellite System) comes in. It’s helping scientists, marine operators and engineers make environmental data, such as […]

Interoperability in Action: Data Standards and Marine Applications Webinar

Recently our Chairman Dr Mike Osborne took part in the MEDIN hosted webinar titled “Interoperability in Action: Data Standards and Marine Applications” which explored the critical role of standardized data practices in enhancing marine data interoperability. The session featured three expert presentations that collectively emphasized the importance of consistent data management across marine sectors. Roseanna […]

Local MP Damian Hinds Visit: OceanWise and Ocean technology

On Friday last week we welcomed local Member of Parliament Damian Hinds to our offices in Alton, after an invitation which was organised by the Society of Maritime Industries (SMI), aimed at connecting MPs with innovative maritime businesses in their constituencies. Damian Hinds, MP for East Hampshire, said: “One of the great things about my […]

Connecting Experience with Expertise – September newsletter

Our September newsletter is now out! In this issue we look into “Connecting Experience with Expertise” by delving into some of the recent projects that we have been working on and events that we have been involved in. Check it out now on our Newsletters page. You can also use this link to Sign up […]

How Grand Turk is Harnessing Ocean Data

As part of our framework agreement with the UK Hydrographic Office (UKHO), we have expanded their global tide and sea level monitoring with the installation of a new Marine Environmental Monitoring Station (MEMS) in Grand Turk, part of the Turks and Caicos Islands. When the UK Hydrographic Office (UKHO) set its sights on strengthening environmental […]

Interoperability in Action: Data Standards and Marine Applications

We are really excited to be running a free webinar as part of the MEDIN webinar series. Join us on the 7th of September for the “Interoperability in Action: Data Standards and Marine Applications” section. Our Chairman Dr Mike Osborne will be delving into Marine Data usage in ports and how it has changed over […]

OceanWise Partners with Ocean Innovators: SubRacing Series

We’re excited to announce our partnership with the SubRacing series. SubRacing Series have an ambitious plan to create a competitive in-ocean racing series based on technologically advanced hybrid-powered racing submarines. Why are OceanWise involved? This inspiring initiative blends human-powered submarine racing with a strong mission: to gather critical environmental data from some of the world’s […]