Dear Marmam users,

Ocean Science Consulting Limited (OSC) has a few spots remaining in our next Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) Protected Species Observer (PSO), and Passive Acoustic Monitoring (PAM) training courses in January 2022.

PSOs comply with USA regulations, to minimise the risk of injury and disturbance to marine mammals from various offshore operations. OSC’s MMO course comprises theory and practice, including binocular and range estimation, and role-play sessions. The PAM course comprises theory and practice using PAM equipment in OSC's workshop facilities and/or onboard OSC’s survey vessel (subject to weather). The intention is to run the following courses in-person near Edinburgh at OSC’s Dunbar headquarters:

1. BOEM PSO training on the morning of 26 January 2022 at a cost of £100 per person
2. PAM training on 26-28 January 2022 at a cost of £450 per person

Prices are exclusive of VAT, which is charged at the current rate.

Course participants will also receive a discount for purchases of marine binoculars or tripod mounts – these should be ordered in advance of the course to ensure availability.

For further details: https://www.osc.co.uk/training

For course registration: https://www.osc.co.uk/jncc-registration