Coral North LNG Mozambique GP/GT/EBS
MVI was contracted to provide Marine Fauna Observers (MFOs), Passive Acoustic Monitoring Operators (PAMOs), and associated acoustic monitoring equipment to support LNG survey operations off the coast of northern Mozambique. Six MFO/PAMO personnel were deployed aboard two offshore supply vessels conducting geophysical and geotechnical surveys, as well as an environmental baseline survey for the region. […]
Block 53 Suriname Exploration Drilling
MVI was contracted by Apache Suriname 58 Corporation, LDC (Apache) for the provision of visual and acoustic protected species monitoring and mitigation services, in support of an exploratory drilling campaign in Block 53 offshore Suriname. Two observer personnel and a fully redundant Passive Acoustic Monitoring (PAM) system were supplied in a timely manner to the […]
Block 58 Suriname VSP
Apache contracted Marine Ventures International, Inc. to provide protected species monitoring and mitigation during vertical seismic profiling (VSP) operations. MVI provided two Marine Fauna Observers (MFOs), both trained and certified as Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM)-approved Protected Species Observers (PSOs) and Passive Acoustic Monitoring (PAM) Operators. One dedicated MFO conducted visual observations during daylight […]
North Padre Island Abandonment Project
MVI deployed qualified personnel to provide offshore environmental inspection and protected species monitoring aboard a dive support vessel, heavy lift vessel, and trawler. Additionally, one shoreside inspector monitored the pipeline removal and abandonment site. All MVI personnel utilized required PPE, attended safety meetings, and provided real-time mitigation guidance to ensure regulatory compliance. The team compiled […]
Exploration Drilling Block 58 Suriname
Apache contracted Marine Ventures International, Inc. to provide protected species monitoring and mitigation during exploratory drilling operations in block 58 offshore Suriname. MVI provided two Marine Fauna Observers (MFOs), both trained and certified as Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM)-approved Protected Species Observers (PSOs) and Passive Acoustic Monitoring (PAM) Operators. One dedicated MFO conducted visual […]
Garden Banks EBS
In support of an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) for three areas in the Garden Banks block, MVI provided protected species observer personnel and acoustic monitoring equipment to collect detailed environmental baseline survey (EBS) data. The Protected Species Observers (PSOs) and Passive Acoustic Monitoring (PAM) operators worked aboard a research vessel collecting benthic samples, as well […]
Rockaway Delivery Lateral Geophysical Survey
Daylight-only geophysical operations took place aboard a 30 ft survey vessel. MVI provided shoreside lodging and logistics for Protected Species Observers (PSOs) personnel to ensure that one PSO was available each day to monitor aboard the vessel for protected species during 12-hour survey operations. Detailed data on the type of sound sources used, monitoring effort, […]
Nigeria Offshore Seismic Survey
MVI supplied visual and passive acoustic monitoring personnel and equipment for a seismic survey in the OML 70 block offshore Nigeria. The survey utilized multiple geophysical sound sources, some of which required mitigation protocols for protected species. MVI ensured that the Passive Acoustic Monitoring (PAM) equipment and monitoring personnel were mobilized on schedule to the […]
Cyprus Block 10 Archaeological Survey
MVI developed a monitoring methodology tailored to the client’s autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) archaeological survey needs that included protocols for safe deployment of the Passive Acoustic Monitoring (PAM) hydrophone cable without interference with survey operations. Visual and passive acoustic operators provided 24/7 monitoring during offshore operations, and daily summary reports were delivered to the client. […]
Bay State Wind (Starboard Wind) GT Survey
MVI deployed six Protected Species Observers (PSOs) to provide 24/7 vessel strike avoidance and exclusion zone monitoring during geotechnical operations in Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) Lease Area OCS-A 0500 for the client’s geotechnical site investigation survey. Two PSOs conducted continuous visual monitoring simultaneously, utilizing Night Vision Devices (NVDs) during darkness. MVI delivered daily […]