Services

Nearshore Hydrographic Surveying

With modern equipment, we perform Nearshore Hydrographic surveys to a high standard. Our equipment is adaptable to any vessel and whilst we usually charter a vessel, we also use local site workboats to reduce the cost to the client.

The survey output is available in any of the industry-accepted outputs (e.g. CAD, xyz, dxf) and, of course, in hardcopy.

We are extremely flexible and jobs ranging from surveys of small berths to surveys of whole harbours are within our capability. We can also provide positioning services, e.g. piles.

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Land Surveying

Although our main area of business is hydrographic surveying, we also undertake small land surveys. We use modern equipment and the drawing output is also CAD. If you have a requirement for a land survey please contact us.

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Marina and harbour dredge supervision

We have significant experience in dredge supervision, this includes pre and post surveys, payment volume calculations. Lymington Technical Services regularly conduct interim surveys for dredging contractors. A major advantage to clients is that we are independent from any individual dredging contractor. We can also act as the client’s representative on contractor’s surveys in order to witness the survey as required by many contracts.

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Expert advice on hydrodynamic issues in estuaries

We offer specialist advice on hydraulic and sediment issues within the estuarine environment. This is particularly relevant when applying for planning consent in the marine environment. We have had significant experience in providing the technical input required for appropriate assessments.

We have acted as an expert witness on planning inquiries in the marine environment.

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Planning

We have significant experience in planning applications in the marine environment and can either assist you or act as your agent in such applications.

We have a good working relationship with the various bodies involved in planning and regularly negotiate directly with English Nature, Environment Agency, local planning authorities, local harbour authorities, Crown Estates, Marine Consents Environment Unit (Defra).

We have regularly assisted in providing technical information for appropriate assessments. If your requirements include such permission, we can help.

Typical applications include:

Dredge licence applications (including sample collection for disposal licence)
Local Authority applications
CPA (Coast Protection Act) consents
FEPA (Food and Environmental Protection Act) licences for disposal
Harbour authority consent

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Geographical

Our current work areas include the south coast from Cornwall and up the east coast to Ipswich. We also work on inland waterways.

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Hydraulic Models

Our managing director has specialist experience in the design, construction, and operation of physical hydraulic models. Please contact us for advice.