SSCN-SEGMENT-2-C: Shallow Waters Bathymetry in Apollo Marine Park, 2024

Apollo Marine Park bathymetry data was collected by EGS Survey Pty Ltd aboard the RV Bold Explorer between February 24 and March 5, 2024. The survey supports engineering and construction of the SUBCO Subsea Cable Network Segment 2-C, focusing on seabed features and shallow geology. This dataset is not to be used for navigational purposes.

Use Cases

• Identify viable cable routes based on seabed slope analysis mentioned in the description
• Assess sea floor conditions for cable ploughing and burial based on survey data
• Map obstacles such as rock outcrops and existing infrastructure for route planning
• Analyze shallow geology along a proposed subsea cable corridor

Strengths

• Data was collected during a dedicated survey from February 24 to March 5, 2024.
• Survey purpose is clearly defined for engineering and construction of a specific cable segment.

Limitations

• Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.
• Row count is unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.
• Data may reflect geographic/temporal bias inherent to data_gov_au.

Provenance

Source

EGS Survey Pty Ltd, contracted by OMS.

Collection Method

Hydrographic, geophysical, and geotechnical survey services onboard RV Bold Explorer.

Time Range

February 24, 2024 to March 5, 2024

Freshness

Last updated 2026-06-23 00:16:37.072382; freshness should be verified.

Geography

Apollo Marine Park, along the SSCN Segment 2-C cable route between Perth and Sydney.