Author Andrew Froening Posted on June 4, 2025June 10, 2025Categories Video

Life on a Lighthouse

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”

Author Andrew Froening Posted on June 4, 2025June 4, 2025Categories Video

Lighthouse Preservation: A Case Study in Reality Modeling

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”

Author Andrew Froening Posted on June 4, 2025June 10, 2025Categories Video

New Coring Vessels Completed

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 with … Continue reading “New Coring Vessels Completed”

Author Andrew Froening Posted on June 24, 2024June 24, 2024Categories Advanced analytics

Aqua Survey Is Growing

http://vimeo.com/736142454/40c0dfdfea Our surveying and sampling projects are typically inshore or nearshore on vessels < 40-foot, mostly along the Eastern Seaboard. If you or someone you know is interested, we are now hiring for the following positions: USCG licensed boat operators Deckhands Send resumes to info@aquasurvey.com for consideration Phone:  908-788-8700, ask for Garrett

Author Andrew Froening Posted on October 30, 2023October 31, 2023Categories Advanced analytics

Deadly Ghosts of the Past

Aqua Survey has worked for over a decade to locate UXO ghosts of the past, so they can fulfill their explosive destiny in a humane manner.Watch the video below:https://vimeo.com/878283669/e1f0e79ae8?share=copy There are many types of ghosts that haunt. There are the ghosts that haunt us for things we did or didn’t do.  Sometimes, ghosts are derived from unfulfilled destinies.  Unexploded bombs and other UXO never fulfilled their intended destinies – exploding.  Aqua Survey has worked for over a decade to locate … Continue reading “Deadly Ghosts of the Past”

Author Andrew Froening Posted on August 29, 2023August 29, 2023Categories Advanced analytics

An Unforgettable Friendship: Honoring Stan Waterman and His Underwater Realm

My wife has accused me of collecting interesting friends as a hobby.  I plead guilty as charged.  In 2000, I was tasked to find a keynote speaker for the Hudson Delaware Regional Chapter of SETAC (The Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry) annual meeting.  I decided to invite longtime Princeton resident, Stan Waterman to speak.  I gave him a call.  He immediately said yes, with one caveat, he wanted me to come over to his home and have lunch with … Continue reading “An Unforgettable Friendship: Honoring Stan Waterman and His Underwater Realm”

Author Andrew Froening Posted on July 27, 2022February 16, 2023Categories Advanced analytics

New Coring Vessels Ready to Go

Aqua Survey is excited to reveal that we have officially added three new sediment sampling vessels to our fleet. Each one was designed by a marine architect to vibracore efficiently and be robust enough to handle the rigors of electro vibracoring. Introducing: The Manasquan, The Sandusky, and The Packanack. The Manasquan was recently deployed on its inaugural job; collecting vibracore samples along the Schuylkill River.  Watch our reveal video below. https://www.aquasurvey.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Aqua-Surveys-New-Fleet.mp4 If you need sampling or survey assistance on your … Continue reading “New Coring Vessels Ready to Go”