MSDS Marine & MSDS Heritage
@msdsmarine.bsky.social
MSDS provide an integrated approach to heritage and a wide range of services specialising in archaeological projects in a range of environments from land to sea.
What a beautiful day to be at sea undertaking survey work on two sites for Historic England.
We have teamed up with Andy from Tritonia who is sharing his expert knowledge with us. Intern Daisy is also out with the team gaining new skills and experiences. We can't wait to see the results!
We have teamed up with Andy from Tritonia who is sharing his expert knowledge with us. Intern Daisy is also out with the team gaining new skills and experiences. We can't wait to see the results!
July 18, 2025 at 11:59 AM
What a beautiful day to be at sea undertaking survey work on two sites for Historic England.
We have teamed up with Andy from Tritonia who is sharing his expert knowledge with us. Intern Daisy is also out with the team gaining new skills and experiences. We can't wait to see the results!
We have teamed up with Andy from Tritonia who is sharing his expert knowledge with us. Intern Daisy is also out with the team gaining new skills and experiences. We can't wait to see the results!
Calling all adventurers in #Maltby, #Rotherham and the wider area! 📣
We have opened up the free #FestivalofArchaeology scuba diving to people of all ages so book now - bookings close 6pm this Friday!
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We have opened up the free #FestivalofArchaeology scuba diving to people of all ages so book now - bookings close 6pm this Friday!
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July 17, 2025 at 1:58 PM
Calling all adventurers in #Maltby, #Rotherham and the wider area! 📣
We have opened up the free #FestivalofArchaeology scuba diving to people of all ages so book now - bookings close 6pm this Friday!
👉 shorturl.at/uwebG
We have opened up the free #FestivalofArchaeology scuba diving to people of all ages so book now - bookings close 6pm this Friday!
👉 shorturl.at/uwebG
1/2 As part of the ongoing work by OWEKH (Offshore Wind Evidence and Knowledge Hub) to improve the offshore EIA process, we have been reviewing Evidence Notes on Marine Archaeology, providing input to strengthen proportionality and efficiency in the EIA process.
July 17, 2025 at 9:44 AM
1/2 As part of the ongoing work by OWEKH (Offshore Wind Evidence and Knowledge Hub) to improve the offshore EIA process, we have been reviewing Evidence Notes on Marine Archaeology, providing input to strengthen proportionality and efficiency in the EIA process.
We are delighted to see Mona Offshore Wind Farm has secured consent this week having played a small part by providing advice about the marine historic environment. This is just one of several offshore wind farms with which we are currently involved, all at various stages in the consenting process.
July 10, 2025 at 11:37 AM
We are delighted to see Mona Offshore Wind Farm has secured consent this week having played a small part by providing advice about the marine historic environment. This is just one of several offshore wind farms with which we are currently involved, all at various stages in the consenting process.
📢 New paper out!
Sally has been working with British Antarctic Survey and the University of Cambridge to investigate historic whale diets in the South Atlantic supporting modern conservation efforts!
Read more here: www.int-res.com/abstracts/me...
Sally has been working with British Antarctic Survey and the University of Cambridge to investigate historic whale diets in the South Atlantic supporting modern conservation efforts!
Read more here: www.int-res.com/abstracts/me...
July 2, 2025 at 7:34 AM
📢 New paper out!
Sally has been working with British Antarctic Survey and the University of Cambridge to investigate historic whale diets in the South Atlantic supporting modern conservation efforts!
Read more here: www.int-res.com/abstracts/me...
Sally has been working with British Antarctic Survey and the University of Cambridge to investigate historic whale diets in the South Atlantic supporting modern conservation efforts!
Read more here: www.int-res.com/abstracts/me...
Dive into the past with us at @romanpalace.bsky.social for the #FestivalofArchaeology !
We’ll be there with hands-on fun for all ages, showing how maritime archaeology brings the stories of sunken ships back to life.
25th July, 10.30 – 4
FoA is a free event, entry to the Palace is standard rate
We’ll be there with hands-on fun for all ages, showing how maritime archaeology brings the stories of sunken ships back to life.
25th July, 10.30 – 4
FoA is a free event, entry to the Palace is standard rate
July 1, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Dive into the past with us at @romanpalace.bsky.social for the #FestivalofArchaeology !
We’ll be there with hands-on fun for all ages, showing how maritime archaeology brings the stories of sunken ships back to life.
25th July, 10.30 – 4
FoA is a free event, entry to the Palace is standard rate
We’ll be there with hands-on fun for all ages, showing how maritime archaeology brings the stories of sunken ships back to life.
25th July, 10.30 – 4
FoA is a free event, entry to the Palace is standard rate
We have been back out this week sampling the protective markings applied in 2023 to help us understand the longevity of the markers. Thanks to Historic England and RCE for funding this project. Thanks also to Hampshire Police who visited us and checked all the relevant permissions were in place.
June 4, 2025 at 12:22 PM
We have been back out this week sampling the protective markings applied in 2023 to help us understand the longevity of the markers. Thanks to Historic England and RCE for funding this project. Thanks also to Hampshire Police who visited us and checked all the relevant permissions were in place.
We are delighted to introduce Dee Donohue as the newest member of the MSDS team!
Dee has written a blog to introduce herself... its online here: msdsmarine.com/introducing-...
Dee has written a blog to introduce herself... its online here: msdsmarine.com/introducing-...
May 7, 2025 at 2:14 PM
We are delighted to introduce Dee Donohue as the newest member of the MSDS team!
Dee has written a blog to introduce herself... its online here: msdsmarine.com/introducing-...
Dee has written a blog to introduce herself... its online here: msdsmarine.com/introducing-...
We can honestly say this is the best First Aid course we have ever attended as Ken was able to share his knowledge of first aid and relate it to the world of archaeology and the marine environment too.
Jack and Evie, the office dogs, even got a little involved!
Jack and Evie, the office dogs, even got a little involved!
May 2, 2025 at 8:02 AM
We can honestly say this is the best First Aid course we have ever attended as Ken was able to share his knowledge of first aid and relate it to the world of archaeology and the marine environment too.
Jack and Evie, the office dogs, even got a little involved!
Jack and Evie, the office dogs, even got a little involved!
Last week half our team did their First Aid at Work course (the other half are doing it next month) taught by the brilliant @fenken.bsky.social
Ken is a marine geophysicist at MSDS Marine but also volunteers for the East of England Ambulance Service and is a First Aid at Work instructor.
Ken is a marine geophysicist at MSDS Marine but also volunteers for the East of England Ambulance Service and is a First Aid at Work instructor.
May 2, 2025 at 8:02 AM
Last week half our team did their First Aid at Work course (the other half are doing it next month) taught by the brilliant @fenken.bsky.social
Ken is a marine geophysicist at MSDS Marine but also volunteers for the East of England Ambulance Service and is a First Aid at Work instructor.
Ken is a marine geophysicist at MSDS Marine but also volunteers for the East of England Ambulance Service and is a First Aid at Work instructor.
Here’s a brief overview of the project!
April 30, 2025 at 8:13 AM
Here’s a brief overview of the project!
We aren’t saying we have the best job in the world but… yep ok we do have the best job in the world!
It’s a beautiful day for diving on the south coast. There’s still two days left to apply to come and work with us and you too could be calling this work!
It’s a beautiful day for diving on the south coast. There’s still two days left to apply to come and work with us and you too could be calling this work!
March 26, 2025 at 10:26 AM
We aren’t saying we have the best job in the world but… yep ok we do have the best job in the world!
It’s a beautiful day for diving on the south coast. There’s still two days left to apply to come and work with us and you too could be calling this work!
It’s a beautiful day for diving on the south coast. There’s still two days left to apply to come and work with us and you too could be calling this work!
Jenny and Mat are at Belper School today taking part in a careers day.
Lets see if we can get the next generation of maritime archaeologists onboard!
#maritimearchaeology #maritimeheritage #BelperSchool
Lets see if we can get the next generation of maritime archaeologists onboard!
#maritimearchaeology #maritimeheritage #BelperSchool
March 20, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Jenny and Mat are at Belper School today taking part in a careers day.
Lets see if we can get the next generation of maritime archaeologists onboard!
#maritimearchaeology #maritimeheritage #BelperSchool
Lets see if we can get the next generation of maritime archaeologists onboard!
#maritimearchaeology #maritimeheritage #BelperSchool
We are proud to announce that we have been accredited as a Gold Standard 4-day week employer under the @4dayweek.bsky.social Accreditation Scheme that officially recognises permanent 4-day week employers in the UK.
Another reason to work with us!
Find out more here: msdsmarine.com/msds-leads-t...
Another reason to work with us!
Find out more here: msdsmarine.com/msds-leads-t...
March 14, 2025 at 10:59 AM
We are proud to announce that we have been accredited as a Gold Standard 4-day week employer under the @4dayweek.bsky.social Accreditation Scheme that officially recognises permanent 4-day week employers in the UK.
Another reason to work with us!
Find out more here: msdsmarine.com/msds-leads-t...
Another reason to work with us!
Find out more here: msdsmarine.com/msds-leads-t...
We work with so many awesome women; above and below the water, within our core team and as volunteers. Thank you to all of you for everything you do for archaeology, the marine environment and our wider profession!
#internationalwomensday
#internationalwomensday
March 8, 2025 at 10:22 PM
We work with so many awesome women; above and below the water, within our core team and as volunteers. Thank you to all of you for everything you do for archaeology, the marine environment and our wider profession!
#internationalwomensday
#internationalwomensday
Mat from MSDS is attending Project Tangaroa in Malta this week to support the heritage sector in the mitigation of potentially polluting wrecks and to protect our oceans. Mark also presented yesterday on the use of geophysical data.
#underwaterheritage #maritimeheritage #protectouroceans
#underwaterheritage #maritimeheritage #protectouroceans
March 5, 2025 at 10:25 AM
Mat from MSDS is attending Project Tangaroa in Malta this week to support the heritage sector in the mitigation of potentially polluting wrecks and to protect our oceans. Mark also presented yesterday on the use of geophysical data.
#underwaterheritage #maritimeheritage #protectouroceans
#underwaterheritage #maritimeheritage #protectouroceans
There is just over two weeks left to submit an abstract for IKUWA 8.
MSDS team members are helping organise the following sessions are would love to hear from anyone who would like to submit a paper!
A1. Bringing the UCH to Life
J3. Offshore Renewables and Maritime Archaeology
L3. Heritage Crime
MSDS team members are helping organise the following sessions are would love to hear from anyone who would like to submit a paper!
A1. Bringing the UCH to Life
J3. Offshore Renewables and Maritime Archaeology
L3. Heritage Crime
February 27, 2025 at 1:55 PM
There is just over two weeks left to submit an abstract for IKUWA 8.
MSDS team members are helping organise the following sessions are would love to hear from anyone who would like to submit a paper!
A1. Bringing the UCH to Life
J3. Offshore Renewables and Maritime Archaeology
L3. Heritage Crime
MSDS team members are helping organise the following sessions are would love to hear from anyone who would like to submit a paper!
A1. Bringing the UCH to Life
J3. Offshore Renewables and Maritime Archaeology
L3. Heritage Crime
As part of our commitment to reducing our carbon emissions we have sent Alistair and Michael off by train to Rotterdam to meet their ship rather then by flying. Its a small step, but its one in the right direction, and we are pleased to be on our journey to Net Zero!
February 25, 2025 at 12:31 PM
As part of our commitment to reducing our carbon emissions we have sent Alistair and Michael off by train to Rotterdam to meet their ship rather then by flying. Its a small step, but its one in the right direction, and we are pleased to be on our journey to Net Zero!
Our conservator Carola is enjoying a week out on site in Gloucestershire with Historic England & Cotswold Archaeology as part of her cpd! Conservators can help advise archaeologists in the field to ensure the right steps are taken to get the best for the artefacts discovered.
January 28, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Our conservator Carola is enjoying a week out on site in Gloucestershire with Historic England & Cotswold Archaeology as part of her cpd! Conservators can help advise archaeologists in the field to ensure the right steps are taken to get the best for the artefacts discovered.
We have worked with artist Roz Hamer on projects and she is very talented.
Roz's new collection has an archaeological focus and looks at sites in Derbyshire.
Check her out on Facebook www.facebook.com/RozHamerArt
#Derbyhire #DerbyshireArchaeology #StandingStones #DerbyshireArchaeologyDay
Roz's new collection has an archaeological focus and looks at sites in Derbyshire.
Check her out on Facebook www.facebook.com/RozHamerArt
#Derbyhire #DerbyshireArchaeology #StandingStones #DerbyshireArchaeologyDay
January 24, 2025 at 10:35 AM
We have worked with artist Roz Hamer on projects and she is very talented.
Roz's new collection has an archaeological focus and looks at sites in Derbyshire.
Check her out on Facebook www.facebook.com/RozHamerArt
#Derbyhire #DerbyshireArchaeology #StandingStones #DerbyshireArchaeologyDay
Roz's new collection has an archaeological focus and looks at sites in Derbyshire.
Check her out on Facebook www.facebook.com/RozHamerArt
#Derbyhire #DerbyshireArchaeology #StandingStones #DerbyshireArchaeologyDay
Following a successful inspection, MSDS Marine are now an IDEST approved test centre for diving cylinders.
Jon, our ISO 17024 certified technician, will be carrying out visual inspections and hydrostatic testing of diving cylinders in addition to our existing dive equipment servicing.
Jon, our ISO 17024 certified technician, will be carrying out visual inspections and hydrostatic testing of diving cylinders in addition to our existing dive equipment servicing.
January 8, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Following a successful inspection, MSDS Marine are now an IDEST approved test centre for diving cylinders.
Jon, our ISO 17024 certified technician, will be carrying out visual inspections and hydrostatic testing of diving cylinders in addition to our existing dive equipment servicing.
Jon, our ISO 17024 certified technician, will be carrying out visual inspections and hydrostatic testing of diving cylinders in addition to our existing dive equipment servicing.
Carola, our brilliant conservator, is off on her MSDS work travels again and this time is in Saudi conserving all sorts of exciting stuff. Its a bit warmer over there than it is in our Derbyshire head office at the moment and we are rather jealous of all she is getting up to!
#heritagescience
#heritagescience
December 16, 2024 at 9:51 AM
Carola, our brilliant conservator, is off on her MSDS work travels again and this time is in Saudi conserving all sorts of exciting stuff. Its a bit warmer over there than it is in our Derbyshire head office at the moment and we are rather jealous of all she is getting up to!
#heritagescience
#heritagescience
Its starting to look a lot like Christmas at the MSDS office …. well Mark and Jon think so anyway! Today our new Christmas present to ourselves arrived. This shiny new compressor is going to get lots of use filling our cylinders!
December 13, 2024 at 10:15 AM
Its starting to look a lot like Christmas at the MSDS office …. well Mark and Jon think so anyway! Today our new Christmas present to ourselves arrived. This shiny new compressor is going to get lots of use filling our cylinders!
Have you seen the brilliant #DiverCity initiative from the Nautical Archaeology Society?
You can find out about it here: www.nauticalarchaeologysociety.org/divercity-pr...
You can find out about it here: www.nauticalarchaeologysociety.org/divercity-pr...
December 5, 2024 at 10:18 AM
Have you seen the brilliant #DiverCity initiative from the Nautical Archaeology Society?
You can find out about it here: www.nauticalarchaeologysociety.org/divercity-pr...
You can find out about it here: www.nauticalarchaeologysociety.org/divercity-pr...