http://www.dmlsurveys.co.nz/blog/ The latest Blog feeds from www.dmlsurveys.co.nz en-us Thu, 16 Apr 2026 16:22:29 +1200 Rocketspark http://www.dmlsurveys.co.nz/blog/post/143323/celebrating-reuben-syme-recipient-of-the-dml-mount-maunganui-college-year-13-earth-environment-and-spatial-sciences-scholarship/ DML is proud to support the next generation of hydrospatial professionals through the Mount Maunganui College Year 13 Earth, Environment and Spatial Sciences Scholarship. This year, we are pleased to award the scholarship to Reuben Syme (center of photo purple shirt), whose strong academic record, teamwork, and passion for the field made him a standout candidate. The DML team  got a chance to meet with Ruben and show him around a working survey vessel during recent port call in Tauranga. We... Tue, 25 Mar 2025 15:10:01 +1300 http://www.dmlsurveys.co.nz/blog/#post143323 http://www.dmlsurveys.co.nz/blog/post/143184/welcoming-ella-westenberg-reilly-neal-to-the-team/ We are excited to welcome Ella Westenberg and Reilly Neal to our team as they begin their careers in hydrography.Ella Westenberg joins DML with a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Marine Science, with a minor in Botany, from the University of Otago. Recognised for her academic and leadership potential, she was awarded the University of Otago Leaders of Tomorrow Award in 2020. Ella has a strong passion for the marine environment, complemented by a range of interests including skiing, tramping, SCUBA d... Fri, 21 Mar 2025 15:55:48 +1300 http://www.dmlsurveys.co.nz/blog/#post143184 http://www.dmlsurveys.co.nz/blog/post/143030/georgia-pendred-awarded-dml-hydrographic-scholarship/ The team at DML is proud to support the next generation of hydrographic surveyors, and this year, we are delighted to have awarded the University of Otago, DML Hydrographic Scholarship to Georgia Pendred. Georgia will complete a hydrographic research project in her final year of her Bachelor of Surveying with Honours (BSurv(Hons)), examining the role of hydrographic data in establishing habitat boundaries and marine reserves. This project combines her passion for the marine environment with cutt... Tue, 18 Mar 2025 08:38:10 +1300 http://www.dmlsurveys.co.nz/blog/#post143030 http://www.dmlsurveys.co.nz/blog/post/128669/celebrating-women-in-hydrography-introducing-this-years-participants/ The Women in Hydrography Experience being coordinated by the Australasian Hydrographic Society New Zealand Region, is an initiative aimed at addressing the gender imbalance within the field and encouraging more women to pursue careers in hydrography. With women currently representing only 25% of qualified hydrographers globally (IHO, 2024), this programme provides a valuable opportunity for early-stage students to gain hands-on industry experience. Successful applicants are placed with participa... Tue, 11 Mar 2025 13:49:12 +1300 http://www.dmlsurveys.co.nz/blog/#post128669 http://www.dmlsurveys.co.nz/blog/post/128665/world-hydrography-day/ ... Tue, 21 May 2024 15:13:21 +1200 http://www.dmlsurveys.co.nz/blog/#post128665 http://www.dmlsurveys.co.nz/blog/post/124714/dml-scholarship-winner-ryan-lawson/ We are thrilled to announce that Ryan Lawson from Mount Maunganui College is the deserving recipient of the Year 13 DML Earth, Environment, and Spatial Sciences Scholarship for 2024!At DML, we are inspired by Ryan's enthusiasm for further study and are excited to support him on his journey. We believe in fostering young talent and contributing to the growth of bright minds in the fields of Earth, Environment, and Spatial Sciences. Congratulations, Ryan! We can't wait to see all that you accompli... Thu, 22 Feb 2024 10:04:03 +1300 http://www.dmlsurveys.co.nz/blog/#post124714 http://www.dmlsurveys.co.nz/blog/post/124556/igniting-growth-and-unity-dmls-dynamic-training-day-unveils-a-year-of-promise/ Last week, DML embarked on its first training day of the year, creating a vibrant atmosphere where staff came together to discuss important topics related to health, safety, and overall well-being. Beyond the usual routine, these sessions serve as a way for both management and employees to connect on a deeper level.The day's schedule was filled with collaborative activities, including group brainstorming sessions that sparked a blend of creative ideas. These discussions weren't just about addres... Tue, 20 Feb 2024 16:13:11 +1300 http://www.dmlsurveys.co.nz/blog/#post124556 http://www.dmlsurveys.co.nz/blog/post/124514/virtual-field-trip/ Calling all teachers! You can now sign your students up for the Toitu te Whenua Land Information New Zealand 2024 Geospatial Virtual Field Trip for schools with Learnz Online Field Trips, ‘What lies beneath? Discovering the secrets of our seabed’. The field trip launches on Monday 10 June and students will learn about seabed surveys, which allow us to build detailed 3D maps of the seafloor and provide valuable information about the marine environment. The field trip involves an exc... Tue, 20 Feb 2024 08:54:45 +1300 http://www.dmlsurveys.co.nz/blog/#post124514 http://www.dmlsurveys.co.nz/blog/post/117295/rescue-drills/ Recently a small survey team took to Tauranga Harbour and practiced retrieving a live casualty from the water. Kevin volunteered to be our rescue dummy who ‘fell’ overboard 3 times with a variety of scenarios around using inflatable lifejackets and in varying states of consciousness. A few key learnings were discovered which would not have been possible without using the mass and bulk of a real person, and the value soon became clear as updates were made to key vessel documentation. “... Wed, 07 Feb 2024 13:58:55 +1300 http://www.dmlsurveys.co.nz/blog/#post117295 http://www.dmlsurveys.co.nz/blog/post/116695/congratulations-dillon/ Congratulations to Dillon Shields who was recently certified at Level 2 (CPHS2) by the Australasian Hydrographic Surveyors Certification Panel (AHSCP).  The AHSCP is jointly sponsored by S+SNZ in NZ and the Geospatial Council of Australia. It undertakes the professional assessment and certification of hydrographic surveyors In Australasia.  Dillon's experience and track record in the RNZN, combined with his recent heavy involvement in LINZ nautical charting and NZ port surveys has cont... Tue, 23 Jan 2024 09:30:45 +1300 http://www.dmlsurveys.co.nz/blog/#post116695