HydroSurvey Australia carries out regular recurrent hydrographic surveys of channels, berths and waterways at all the main shipping ports (approx 100km of channels and 50 berths) and minor boat havens in South Australia. This work also involves the positioning and placement of navigation aids i.e. beacons, buoys, sector lights and leads.

Through its association with the State port operator, HydroSurvey Australia has been involved in various dredging works conducted at major South Australian ports. Pre, progress and post dredge surveys have been undertaken as part of major upgrade developments of the shipping channels at South Australian ports including the recent deepening of the shipping channels at Port Adelaide and Port Giles to take panamax vessels.

Investigation into Deep Sea Ports

Bathymetric surveys were conducted over extensive areas of Germein Bay, Wallaroo Bay, Ardrossan, Port Le Hunte and Goat Island in South Australia to determine the suitability of each for a deep sea port. Details of sub-strata were plotted and dredging volumes calculated for various depth scenarios.

Extensive sounding coverage was carried out for the approach and departure lanes for this deep sea gas and fuel port in South Australia. Channel marker buoys were accurately positioned and laid in the centre of Spencer Gulf.