Day: June 4, 2025

https://vimeo.com/519972393 Before GPS and automated beacons, lighthouses — and the people who ran them — were essential to safe navigation. But life as a lightkeeper was anything but ordinary. In this special feature, a historian, riverboat captain, and former lighthouse keepers share stories of the daily challenges, isolation, and dedication required to maintain the Hudson-Athens Lighthouse in its heyday. From freezing winters to round-the-clock maintenance, their accounts shed light on a way of life that’s now part of maritime history. … Continue reading “Life on a Lighthouse”

https://vimeo.com/523961697 Preserving historic structures requires precision — especially when they sit at the intersection of land and water. In this project, Aqua Survey supported engineers assessing the Hudson-Athens Lighthouse in Hudson, NY by producing a detailed 3D engineering-grade point cloud model. Using a combination of above-water lidar, photogrammetry, and subsurface sonar, our team created a seamless reality model that transitions smoothly from above to below the waterline. This comprehensive model gave engineers the spatial clarity needed to evaluate the lighthouse’s … Continue reading “Lighthouse Preservation: A Case Study in Reality Modeling”

https://vimeo.com/732542352/d809a39883 We’re excited to introduce the newest additions to our fleet: The Manasquan, The Sandusky, and The Packanack — three purpose-built vibracoring vessels designed to expand Aqua Survey’s capabilities in sediment sampling. Built for performance, safety, and precision, these vessels are engineered to tackle challenging field conditions while delivering high-quality core samples for environmental assessments, remediation planning, and regulatory compliance. Whether we’re working along the coast, in rivers, or on inland waterways, these vessels allow us to serve our clients … Continue reading “New Coring Vessels Completed”