AQUARIUS Funding Call – Marine and Freshwater Infrastructure Access: Open 02 September 2025 – 28 October 2025
Seabed mapping training programme
Seabed Mapping Training Programme on the RV Tom Crean (Closed)
This course took place from October 3rd – October 6th onboard the RV Tom Crean, in Galway, Ireland
AQUARIUS was delighted to offer this fantastic training opportunity, in collaboration with HydroOctave and the INFOMAR team. The training programme was designed to provide comprehensive, hands-on experience in both the theoretical and practical applications of multibeam echosounder (MBES) systems and seabed mapping techniques.
The course kicked-off with foundational modules covering acoustic principles, sonar theory, system components and calibration procedures. The training then progressed to multibeam data acquisition, processing, and analysis, with a strong focus on using industry-standard software to clean, interpret, and visualise seabed data. Real-world examples and practical exercises – conducted using state-of-the-art acoustic systems onboard the RV Tom Crean – were a core part of the programme.
The ultimate goal was to equip hydrographic surveyors and seabed mappers with practical, actionable skills that can be applied immediately in the field, enabling them to make confident, informed decisions that deliver results.
Read more about it in our news item, here.