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Woolpert Named to $250M NOAA Contract Supporting National Shoreline Mapping Efforts
06/19/2025
Unmatched capabilities for maritime excellence.
Woolpert is the global leader in planning, programming, design, and delivery of cruise facilities, ports, and tourism infrastructure. Our maritime services expertise in cruise, cargo, and port operations distinguishes us as one of the few firms adept at transforming waterfront operations to meet the evolving demands of the maritime industry. We also offer some of the world’s most innovative maritime engineering services that have been instrumental in addressing the increasing travel needs of the world’s seaports.
Our capabilities extend into the water as well. As a leading maritime services provider of shallow-water bathymetry and full-depth range sonar bathymetry, we’ve mapped much of the planet’s more than 372,000 miles of coastline. Our agile team uses state-of-the-art technologies to create seamless topographic products in the coastal zone and inland riverine environments to support nautical navigation, subsea utilities, and coastal resilience and restoration.
130+
waterfront and cruise facilities projects
50+
countries with ports worked at worldwide
100K+
linear nautical miles of bathymetric sonar data acquired
265+
cruise market assessments and feasibility studies
Driving maritime innovation
above and below the surface.
Industry Segments
Cargo
As part of our strategic master planning practice, we translate cargo type forecasts into facilities that meet the needs of the maritime trade and transportation industry, including ports, operators, stakeholders, and communities. We understand current operational practices and future trends critical to future financial and physical port planning – both on and off dock.
Coastlines and Seafloor
Woolpert delivers high-end, efficient solutions that help clients explore, manage, and protect coastlines, the seafloor, and surrounding marine environments. Our expertise spans bathymetry, geodetic and geophysical surveying, marine GIS, and object detection. Using the latest marine technologies, we provide precise, actionable results in environments ranging from shallow coastal zones to deep-sea regions.
Cruise Facilities
We play a crucial role in developing essential cruise facility infrastructure in an operational and environmentally conscious manner. Woolpert meets the expanding and evolving demands of the world’s seaports and destinations, satisfying the requirements and expectations of the cruise industry, operators, passengers, and the communities they impact today, and into the future.
Destination Development
We develop world-class destinations from the ground up, working closely with both government and private sector clients to conceive and realize monumental plans, from vibrant new waterfronts to exclusive private islands. Our expertise spans strategic planning, infrastructure design, environmental sustainability, and cultural integration to transform locations into destinations that captivate visitors, benefit local communities, and contribute to long-term economic growth within the maritime industry.
Inland Waterways
Woolpert's comprehensive suite of maritime services enhances navigation, improves safety, protects the environment, and supports the communities that rely on these vital systems. From asset evaluation and shoreline resilience to dredging optimization and marine engineering, we help our clients maximize the value of their investments while supporting long-term resilience and responsible stewardship of inland waterways.
Marinas and Waterfronts
We conduct marina and cruise market research to develop a clear understanding of current market demands and develop a program for the successful integration of marina. waterfront, and upland development concepts. Our team enhances the value and functions of marina and waterfront areas while maximizing the quality of the upland real estate ventures.
Ports and Harbors
As a leading provider of shallow-water lidar, bathymetry, and full-depth range sonar solutions, we offer unmatched insight beneath the surface. Our global leadership in the planning and design of ports, maritime transportation, and cruise facilities positions us at the forefront of coastal innovation — helping clients navigate complexity with confidence and clarity.
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