Marine Geoscience Consulting

At MGC, our mission is to provide innovative and cost-effective approaches to your geophysical, geotechnical, and environmental project needs. We evolve when we solve problems. We are trusted geoscience advisors who listen to our clients.

Services

OUR SERVICES

Supporting Offshore Geoscience Projects

Project Management and Survey Support

MGC is a geoscience consulting team focused on providing innovative and cost-effective solutions that meet industry and federal regulatory requirements:

Survey Project Management
Survey Scoping and Design
Project Oversight and Cost Management
Regulator and Stakeholder Engagement
QHSE and Risk Assessments
Client Representative Qualifications Review and Scoping
Technical SME of Marine Survey Technology and Methodologies.

Geoscience Data Analysis and Reporting

We specialize in delivering a wide range marine geoscience data analysis services that are tailored to meet the specific needs of offshore industries and environmental research projects.

Desktop Studies.
Data and Reporting QA/QC.
Geophysical, Geotechnical, and Environmental Interpretation and Reporting.
Pipeline Survey Reports.
Site Investigation Reporting.
Site Suitability / Favorability Analysis.
EP/DOCD Document Preparation and Support.

Interpretation and Mapping

We offer data interpretation, GIS and mapping solutions to support a variety of industries and specific needs. We have experience with a variety of software including:

ArcGIS and QGIS
AutoCAD
SonarWiz
Hypack/Hysweep
QPS Qimera/Fledermaus/FMGT
Kingdom Suite / Petrel / DUG
Many more...

Industries Served

Oil & Gas

Offshore Renewables

Decommissioning

Hydrographic Survey

Academic Research

Project Management Experience

The MGC team has over 40 years of industry experience managing projects in the offshore wind, oil & gas, and telecommunications (Geohazards and Site Investigations, Geophysical, Geotechnical, Environmental.)

Our expertise can support tasks related to desktop studies, survey planning and tendering, survey oversight, offshore client representation and geophysical data analysis. MGC have worked on numerous studies for the siting of cables, pipelines, and other infrastructure in both shallow and deep water.

Project and Operational Expertise

1 / Vessel Selection and mobilization

MGC has experience with vessel mobilizations around the world. As such, we can utilize this experience to solve issues before they occur. This could include verification of vessel selection, vessel offset survey results, and even survey system performance audit. MGC firmly believes that the best processing workflow is a great mobilization!

2 / Geophysical Experience

MGC has a full understanding of Singlebeam Echosounders (SBES) and Multibeam Echosounders (MBES) system operations and mobilizations, including patch test calibrations and processing. Direct experience in hull-mounted, pole-mounted and AUV based MBES systems. MGC has managed projects and scoped surveys around the world with:

Multibeam Echosounder
Side Scan Sonar
Magnetometer
Subbottom Profiler
2D and 3D Seismic

3 / Geotechnical Experience

MGC has planned, managed and executed a variety of geotechnical projects.

CPT - down hole, seabed, seismic
Sampling Borehole
Box Core
Piston Core
Vibrocore

4 / Environmental

MGC has planned, managed and executed a variety of environmental projects. These include Environmental Baseline Surveys (EBS), sea water sampling and benthic studies:

Video sled/drop camera
Rosette water sampling
SPI-PV
Grab sampler/box core

Core Values

Marine Geoscience Consulting LLC is a trusted advisor in business strategy and operations. With a focus on Trust, Integrity, and Solution-Oriented approaches, we are dedicated to providing tailored solutions for our clients. Our team is Client Focused and Cost Conscious, ensuring that every project is delivered with excellence and efficiency. Let us guide you towards success in today's dynamic business landscape.

Contact

GET IN TOUCH

Let’s Discuss Your Marine Geoscience Needs

Reach out to us to explore how our marine geoscience consulting services can benefit your projects and contribute to sustainable offshore operations.

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MGC is based in New Orleans, LA and Houston, TX.

MGC has previous experience around the world in project management, conducting client meetings, vessel mobilizations, survey operations, and technical support.