NOAA Taps Fugro for Seafloor Mapping Project

Fugro has been selected by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to deliver seafloor mapping data along Florida's Atlantic coast, supporting safe navigation, maritime operations and updated nautical charts across one of the United States' busiest coastal regions.

Under the contract, Fugro will conduct hydrographic surveys across approximately 3,200 square kilometres of Florida's Atlantic waters. The data will be used by NOAA's Office of Coast Survey to update nautical charts that support commercial shipping, government operations, recreational boating and other maritime activities that are essential to the region's economy.

As severe storms and commercial expansions rapidly reshape Florida's coastlines, accurate seafloor data is vital for maritime safety and economic stability. NOAA’s continuous hydrographic updates directly protect billions in trade along the Atlantic and Gulf Intracoastal Waterways, prevent hazardous groundings in shifting shallow inlets, and provide the precise bathymetry needed to shield vulnerable marine ecosystems.

The project builds on Fugro's longstanding relationship with NOAA and follows the company's recent hydrographic survey work along Florida's Gulf Coast. Fugro has been supporting marine mapping initiatives throughout Florida and the wider United States. As part of the Florida Seafloor Mapping Initiative, Fugro has contributed to the mapping of more than 56,000 square kilometres of Florida waters, helping create one of the most comprehensive collections of seabed data in the region.