Marine Mammal Observer (MMO) Courses

 

Marine Mammal Observers (MMO’s) primarily work onboard seismic survey vessels where they monitor for marine mammals and ensure that the survey is conducted in compliance with the JNCC guidelines on minimising acoustic disturbance to marine mammals.  A prerequisite for working as an MMO in the UKCS is to undertake an induction training course that has been recognised by the JNCC. The short courses explain the rationale and requirements of the JNCC seismic guidelines so that upon completion attendees know how to perform the duties of an MMO.

 

The courses provide background information that is relevant to the understanding of the guidelines and duties of the MMO and covers a wide range of aspects including, but not restricted to: types of seismic surveys used in the offshore industry (i.e. 2D, 3D, VSP, etc), identification of marine mammals using visual observation and acoustic detection techniques (i.e. Passive Acoustic Monitoring (PAM)) and aspects relating to the ecology of marine mammals (behaviour, utility of sound, distribution, migration etc). The courses provide instruction on how to complete the standard recording forms and the type of information to include within the MMO report.  

 

The following courses have registered with JNCC to provide training courses. Please direct all enquires regarding the costing and timing of such courses to the course providers.  

 

 

Carolyn Barton

Tel: +44(0)1381610261

Booking contact: 

Course information available at: http://www.carolynbarton.co.uk/        

 

MMO Training provided by Gardline Environmental Limited

 

Nick Robinson

Tel: +44(0)1493 8456047

Booking contact:

Address: Marine Wildlife Department, Gardline Environmental Limited, Admiralty Road, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk NR30 3NG

 

 

Mark Burnett        

Tel: +44(0)1288 322000  

Booking contact: 

Course information available at: http://www.oceanear.com/

For additional information contact:  

 

 

 

Yvonne Miles              

Tel: +44(0)790 5021 631

Booking contact:

Course information available at: http://www.scanningoceansectors.org/

Address: Scanning Ocean Sectors, 11 Effra Mansions, Crownstone Road, London, SW2 1LU

 

Tel: +44 (0) 208 123 6965
Booking contact:

Course information available at: http://www.intelligentocean.com/

 

 

If you wish to register a new course then please contact:

 

Offshore Industry Advisor:        Tel: +44(0)1224 655720

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