
Seismic
Marine mammal mitigation requirements for seismic operations vary depending on location and size of the survey. OSC has over a decade of experience working within

Marine mammal mitigation requirements for seismic operations vary depending on location and size of the survey. OSC has over a decade of experience working within

Jack-up rigs are towed around by barges to drill new wells. When a jack-up traverses into a new sector, environmental permitting regulations often change, and

Decommissioning is a growing industry in the North Sea (UK/EU waters). Exploration and Production to satisfy global demand has resulted in the ongoing operation of

This page is mercifully short. As with all commercial or defence contracts, strict Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) prevent OSC staff disclosing activities undertaken. Why would

With over a decade of experience providing advice and marine mammal mitigation for dredging operations worldwide, OSC offers a full range of environmental services and

Noise generated by offshore construction work, such as piling during windfarm construction has potential to affect marine wildlife. As a result, in Europe, industry is

A pipe-laying vessel is used in the construction of subsea infrastructure, often serving to connect oil and gas production platforms with refineries on shore. Cable-laying

Hydrographical surveys map seafloor contours (and in some cases, shallow sub-sediment structures), and are carried out during site inspections for a number of pre- or

Marine civil engineering projects involve construction of roads, bridges, canals, dams, and buildings. Marine mammals Pre- during and post-construction activities often require baseline monitoring and

OSC advises Governments worldwide on a range of issues relating to marine mammals and underwater noise. For example, OSC consultants were advisors to the New

Marine aquaculture facilities can suffer severe predation from seals. Underwater aversive audible acoustic devices known as Acoustic Deterrent Devices (ADDs) intended to provide protection by

One of OSC’s founding Directors was formerly a wildlife researcher for the British Broadcasting House (BBC), so OSC is comfortable both behind and in front

OSC are not jack-of-all trades, but underwater noise and marine mammal experts. As such, we are contracted on a regular basis by large, management consultancies

Scientists at OSC have extensive experience analysing data and publishing in peer-reviewed journals. Topics range from Rigs-to-Reefs and decommissioning, marine mammal presence and behaviour around

First, and foremostly, OSC staff are industrial scientists; however, all have university degrees, several have PhDs, and our Lead Acoustican is an ex-professor of underwater

Ocean Science Consulting Limited is not a recruitment agency; however, we have trained hundreds of personnel on behalf of recruitment agencies worldwide, and are responsible