Operational and Technical Support

Marine Geology

• Localization, visualization and inspection of submarine structures;
• Surveys of the bottom sediment cover and underlying structures (sample collection;
• direct visualization and geo physical surveying – side scan sonar, seismic reflection and magnetometry);
• Physical and chemical characterization of the bottom sediment cover (for dredging operations);
• Sediment volume calculations;
• Support in the location of maritime accidents.

Oceanography

• Drift monitoring and forecast;
• Tides observation and forecast;
• Coastal meteorological observation;
• Wave observation and forecast;
• Support to the operational activity of the Navy.

Navigation

• Magnetic compasses certification and compass compensation;
• Navigational lights certification;
• Maritime Signalling Projects (including analysis of maritime accidents);
• Ships manoeuvring trials;
• Nautical Publications (including the Admiralty charts corrections);
• Certification and reparation of meteorological equipment’s.

Hydrography

• Military nautical charts;
• Special cartographic products;
• Electronic military charts;
• Additional Military layers;
• Top-hydrographic surveys
• Calculations of volumes to be dredged and dredged.