{"id":248394,"date":"2025-08-04T16:14:00","date_gmt":"2025-08-04T14:14:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cls.fr\/?p=248394"},"modified":"2025-11-14T16:28:28","modified_gmt":"2025-11-14T15:28:28","slug":"appointed-technical-consultants-national-coastal-monitoring-programme","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cls.fr\/en\/appointed-technical-consultants-national-coastal-monitoring-programme\/","title":{"rendered":"CLS Appointed as Technical Consultants for National Coastal Monitoring Programme"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p>As global leader in Earth observation and maritime monitoring, CLS has been selected by the Channel Coastal Observatory (CCO) as technical consultant to the <a href=\"https:\/\/coastalmonitoring.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">National Network of Regional Coastal Monitoring Programmes (NNRCMP)<\/a> in the United Kingdom.<\/p>\n<p>This appointment marks a significant step in the development of an updated long-term strategy for the RCMP\u2019s coastal buoy network, a key asset for coastal resilience and public safety across the UK.<\/p>\n<h2>Strategic Support for a National Asset<\/h2>\n<p>The UK\u2019s coastal buoy network forms a critical foundation for metocean data collection, supporting flood forecasting, coastal erosion monitoring, and emergency response.<\/p>\n<p>As the programme evolves to meet new environmental and operational challenges, CLS will bring its technical expertise to help shape the next phase of this infrastructure, ensuring robustness, data quality, and long-term value.<\/p>\n<p>CLS will be working together with CCO on the development of the long-term strategy for the wave buoy network.<\/p>\n<p>Under this engagement, CLS will contribute to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Assessing the performance and architecture of the current buoy network;<\/li>\n<li>Identifying pathways to modernisation and optimisation;<\/li>\n<li>Supporting data integration and continuity across the network.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Expertise in Support of Coastal Risk Management<\/h2>\n<p>With decades of experience in oceanographic monitoring, satellite-derived environmental intelligence, and offshore metocean campaigns, CLS is uniquely positioned to guide the evolution of observational systems at national scale.<\/p>\n<p>The project will be supported from <a href=\"https:\/\/uk.groupcls.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CLS UK<\/a>, reinforcing the Group\u2019s presence and engagement in the British offshore and coastal sector.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_text=&#8221;Contact us for more info&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; button_url=&#8221;@ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF9saW5rX3VybF9wYWdlIiwic2V0dGluZ3MiOnsicG9zdF9pZCI6Ijk1In19@&#8221; _dynamic_attributes=&#8221;button_url&#8221; button_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; column_structure=&#8221;3_5,2_5&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;30px|30px|30px|30px|true|true&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#f5f7fa&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;3_5&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p><strong>Richard Liptrot<\/strong>, Metocean Business Development Manager at CLS UK, commented:<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe are honoured that CLS has been selected to support the NNRCMP buoy network, which plays a vital role in safeguarding the resilience and safety of the UK coastline. Our team is excited to contribute to a programme of such national importance.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;2_5&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<div id=\"attachment_248401\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-248401\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cls.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/richard-liptrot-300x300.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" alt=\"richard liptrot\" class=\"wp-image-248401 size-medium\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-248401\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Richard Liptrot, Metocean Business Development Manager at CLS UK<\/p><\/div>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; column_structure=&#8221;2_5,3_5&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;30px|30px|30px|30px|true|true&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#f5f7fa&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;2_5&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<div id=\"attachment_248403\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-248403\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cls.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Mauricio-Fragoso-300x300.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" alt=\"Mauricio Fragoso\" class=\"wp-image-248403 size-medium\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-248403\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Mauricio Fragoso, Director of Energy &amp; Infrastructure at CLS Group<\/p><\/div>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;3_5&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p><strong>Mauricio Fragoso<\/strong>, Director of Energy &amp; Infrastructure at CLS Group, added:<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOur teams of oceanographers, instrumentation engineers and data scientists are ready to support both the strategic and operational objectives of the NNRCMP. We are proud of being selected by such an important Institution at UK and International levels.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; column_structure=&#8221;3_5,2_5&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;30px|30px|30px|30px|true|true&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#f5f7fa&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;3_5&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p><strong>Dr Thomas Dhoop<\/strong>, Programme Manager at the Channel Coastal Observatory, added:<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe NNRCMP\u2019s wave buoy network has delivered vital data for over two decades, underpinning the nation\u2019s Flood and Coastal Erosion Risk Management (FCERM) strategy. This strategic review is about futureproofing that capability in making the network more efficient, resilient, and ready for the next generation of challenges. We look forward to working closely with CLS to ensure the long-term success of this national asset.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;2_5&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<div id=\"attachment_248405\" style=\"width: 248px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-248405\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cls.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Dr-Thomas-Dhoop.jpg\" width=\"238\" height=\"265\" alt=\"Dr Thomas Dhoop\" class=\"wp-image-248405 size-full\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-248405\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Dr Thomas Dhoop, Programme Manager at the Channel Coastal Observatory<\/p><\/div>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As global leader in Earth observation and maritime monitoring, CLS has been selected by the Channel Coastal Observatory (CCO) as technical consultant to the National Network of Regional Coastal Monitoring Programmes (NNRCMP) in the United Kingdom. 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