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February 26, 2008 - CREOCEAN of France, a specialist in taking measurements at sea, will be part of the French Pavilion at Oceanology 2008, which will be held in London from 11 to 13 March. The company, which is part of the SCE Group, has 60 years’ experience in Geographical Information Systems (GIS), mapping and modelling.
CREOCEAN carries out regulatory and impact-assessment studies for local authorities, companies and ports into the health and safety implications of coastal developments. The company also provides geophysical and seabed-mapping services, including bathymetry, geological and sedimentary surveys, seabed cartography (seismic or side-scanning sonar), and coastal assessments and protection.
CREOCEAN provides environmental monitoring and management services, such as studies concerning the impact of urban waste, and petrochemical and aquacultural activities. It also offers biocenotic mapping and mapping of the sensitivity of the environment, and can provide inventories of marine heritage and resources. The company also establishes and operates monitoring networks and environmental management plans.
CREOCEAN carries out hydrodynamic and engineering studies, such as the measurement of currents, swells and tides; modelling and assessments; feasibility studies; project management; consulting on port works, maritime and waterway civil engineering; and coastal defence and dredging.
The company also monitors coastal development and the associated economic impact, including leisure boating and yachting, marinas, water sports, cruise liners and ferries, industrial harbour areas, services and activities related to port developments, and seaside resorts and beaches.
About CREOCEAN
CREOCEAN is headquartered in La Rochelle (in western France). It takes a global approach to the knowledge of coastal areas and their needs for protection, conservation and development. CREOCEAN has 50 employees working in five sectors.
The company has offices in Casablanca (Morocco) for North Africa, Doha (Qatar) for the Middle East, Martinique for the Caribbean, French Guiana for South America and Tahiti for Polynesia.
The company will attend the Oceanology 2008 trade show in London, to be held from 11 to 13 March 2008 at ExCel in Docklands.
CREOCEAN will have a stand on the French national pavilion, which will be a UBIFRANCE pavilion. UBIFRANCE is the French export-support agency, and the French Technology Press Bureau (FTPB) is the London press bureau of UBIFRANCE.
For further information, please go to: www.creocean.fr
