Australasian Hydrographic Society upcoming events

AHS Hydrography Webinar (19 Nov 2026)

Thu, 19 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT

The Australasian Hydrographic Society (AHS) invites hydrographic surveyors and all interested members to attend an upcoming Hydrography Webinar.

For Certified Professionals in Hydrographic Surveying (CPHS), this webinar qualifies as an official Continuing Professional Development (CPD) event, earning participants 2 CPD points.

Webinar Details

Date: Thursday 19 November 2026
Time: 1100 – 1300 AEDT
Format: Online via Microsoft Teams
Registration: Free. Please register on this page. The Microsoft Teams link will be emailed to registrants the day before the webinar.

Program

Time (AEDT)	Program
1050	ICT check
1100	*Welcome* Martin Tunwell East Australia Region Chair, Australasian Hydrographic Society
1105	*Don Wallace Memorial Lecture: GNSS Interferometric Reflectometry - Review of technique and results from the 2025 HIPP Yampi sound survey* Professor Shin-Chan Han, PhD School of Earth Sciences, The Ohio State University and School of Engineering, The University of Newcastle
1200	Break
1215	*What does 200% coverage actually mean?* Jonathan Beaudoin, PhD Managing Director HydroOctave
1235	*Autonomous Hydrospatial Monitoring Systems: Live monitoring of port infrastructure foundations* Cory Brooks Director No Humes Pty Ltd
1255	*Closing Remarks* Martin Tunwell East Australia Region Chair, Australasian Hydrographic Society
1300	Ends

Attendees at this webinar will receive 2.0 points contributing to Continuing Professional Development (CPD) requirements.

Our History & Evolution

This signature seminar has a proud history of supporting the region's hydrospatial professionals. Originally established and run under the Surveying & Spatial Sciences Institute (SSSI), the event later continued its successful run under the banner of the Geospatial Council of Australia (GCA). Today, the seminar thrives under the official umbrella of the AHS as a premier bi-annual event dedicated to advancing hydrographic knowledge.

Save the Date for 2027!

Looking ahead, please save the date for our next seminar, which will be an in-person / hybrid event in Fremantle (1400-1700 AEDT) on 26 May 2027. A formal call for speakers and sponsorship details will be released closer to the date.

AHS New Zealand Region Networking Evening (09 Dec 2026)

Wed, 09 Dec 2026 05:00:00 GMT

The Australasian Hydrographic Society (AHS) is pleased to invite members and industry colleagues to the New Zealand Region AHS Networking Evening, taking place on Wednesday, 9 December 2026.

Held in conjunction with the MBES Crash Course running that week, this informal gathering is a great opportunity to reconnect with colleagues, meet fellow hydrographic professionals, share experiences and strengthen connections across our industry.

Event Details

Date: Wednesday, 9 December 2026
Time: 6:00 pm onwards (NZDT)
Venue: Panhead Tory Street
Address: 1 Tory Street, Te Aro, Wellington 6011
CPD: 1 point
Capacity: Limited to 60 attendees

Whether you're attending the MBES Crash Course, working locally in Wellington or simply looking to expand your professional network, we would be delighted to see you there.

Jonathan Beaudoin has kindly agreed to deliver a short talk on his view of the future of MBES.

Sponsorship

Any organisations keen to sponsor this event please reach out to bcooper@linz.govt.nz.

Registration

Places are limited to 60 attendees, so we encourage members to register early to secure their place.

Please see the attached event flyer for further details.

We look forward to welcoming you to an enjoyable evening of networking and conversation in Wellington.

AHS WA Networking Evening – Expression of Interest (16 Dec 2026)

Tue, 15 Dec 2026 16:00:00 GMT

AHS WA Networking Evening – Expression of Interest

Wednesday, 16 December 2026 | 5:30 pm AWST
Location: Near the University of Western Australia (UWA), Perth – Venue to be confirmed

Unfortunately, the proposed event on 26 November clashed with another member's open day. However, the Society is running a Tides Workshop the week beginning 14 December, and we are proposing a members' networking event on Wednesday 16 December 2026.

We are currently seeking expressions of interest to help determine expected attendance and finalise a suitable venue near the UWA campus.

If you are likely to attend, please register your interest using the registration button before 30 November 2026.

For those who have already registered their interest, their registration is preserved. If you want to cancel it, you can log in to your profile and cancel your registration.

Please note: This is an expression of interest only. The venue and further event details will be communicated once arrangements have been confirmed.

We look forward to seeing you in Perth!