Project Summaries

Multidisciplinary Marine Projects Since 2009

Offshore Wind

To support Equinor’s Empire Wind SROV and WROV high-resolution geophysical surveys, MVI provided Protected Species Observers (PSOs) equipped with NVDs, hand-held IR cameras, and Mysticetus for 24/7 visual monitoring and…

Nearshore Construction

Phase three of the intake tunnel construction at the Riviera Beach Energy Center required in-water construction, including coring and dive operations. MVI supplied locally available Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation…

Offshore Oil and Gas

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…

Dredging & Beach Renourishment

Experienced observers approved by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) to monitor for manatees and sea turtles during nearshore construction were provided by MVI to support 24/7 clamshell…

Offshore Wind

MVI supplied Protected Species Observers (PSOs) for vessel strike avoidance and exclusion zone monitoring during geophysical site characterization surveys in Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) Lease areas OCS-A 0486…

Offshore Oil and Gas

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…