THOR OF VALHALLA REFIT: PART 1
OSC’s multipurpose survey vessel, MV Thor of Valhalla, has started its journey to have a full refit in Tarragona, Spain. For the past couple of years, Thor was berthed in Liverpool, ready to be chartered across the UK; however, OSC is moving her to the Mediterranean where she will undergo a full refit over the […]
OSC 2021: A YEAR IN REVIEW
After another challenging year influenced by COVID-19, OSC had some great achievements including gaining accreditation as a living-wage employer, launching our new contractor database, setting up new collaborations, and expanding our offshore and research teams. Aligning with COP26, OSC has had an influx of windfarm projects worldwide, which have required our expertise in marine mammal […]
Latest Publication On Cetacean Distribution In Relation To Oceanographic Features At The Kerguelen Plateau
OSC is pleased to announce our latest publication of the article Cetacean distribution in relation to oceanographic features at the Kerguelen plateau (Todd and Williamson, 2021), published in the scientific peer-reviewed journal Polar Biology. This article was co-authored by OSC’s managing director (Dr Victoria Todd) and senior analyst (Dr Laura Williamson). The kerguelen plateu is […]
OSC & COP26
As you’ve no doubt heard, the UN climate change conference, COP26 (the 26th ‘Conference of the Parties’) has taken place in Glasgow over the past two weeks, where world leaders, scientists, negotiators, and stakeholders from across the globe gathered to discuss how to tackle climate change. Their work was focused on how to achieve net […]
OSC & COP26
As you’ve no doubt heard, the UN climate change conference, COP26 (the 26th ‘Conference of the Parties’) has taken place in Glasgow over the past two weeks, where world leaders, scientists, negotiators, and stakeholders from across the globe gathered to discuss how to tackle climate change. Their work was focused on how to achieve net […]
We’re hiring! Marine Acoustic Engineer
We are excited to announce a new opportunity for ambitious graduate in Electronic and Electrical Engineering, or a relevant field covering sensing and instrumentation, to fast-track their career development as a Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) Associate. The post-holder will lead development of an integrated system for marine mammal mitigation from offshore developments (e.g. windfarm, oil […]
SHUSH Presentation: prediction of marine mammal auditory impact
Ocean Science Consulting Limited (OSC) was delighted to present at the Symposium on High Underwater Sounds from Humans (SHUSH) conference, an exciting virtual event, jointly organised by Sorbonne University and Ocean Ambassadors. This free symposium was created to bring together marine scientists, students, and professionals from a range of governmental, NGO, and research institutes across […]
SHUSH Presentation: prediction of marine mammal auditory impact
Ocean Science Consulting Limited (OSC) was delighted to present at the Symposium on High Underwater Sounds from Humans (SHUSH) conference, an exciting virtual event, jointly organised by Sorbonne University and Ocean Ambassadors. This free symposium was created to bring together marine scientists, students, and professionals from a range of governmental, NGO, and research institutes across […]
Fauna & Flora International
At OSC, we are proud to support the work of Fauna & Flora International (FFI). Established in 1903, FFI is the world’s oldest conservation charity. Over the last 100 years, they have saved the Arabian oryx (Oryx leucoryx) from extinction, discovered the Myanmar snub-nosed monkey, (Rhinopithecus strykeri) and led successful campaigns resulting in the ban […]
LIVING WAGE EMPLOYER ACCREDITATION
We are pleased to be accredited as a Living Wage Employer. The living wage movement started in London in 2001 after one issue recurred across many groups in the UK: low pay. Living Wage Scotland launched in 2014 with hopes of increasing the number of Scottish companies which provide a living wage. Pay and employment […]