Sectors

Underwater and port noise studies

Ports, terminals, dredging, pile driving and aquaculture. We specialize in underwater noise and its effect on marine fauna — cetaceans, pinnipeds and fish.

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When you need us

  • Underwater noise characterization and modeling
  • Pile driving, underwater blasting and dredging
  • Airborne noise from port operations
  • Projects with receptors in the marine environment in the SEIA
  • Impact assessment on marine fauna

Applicable regulations

Article 11 of Law No. 19,300, the SEA fauna guidelines and international reference thresholds according to the affected marine fauna group.

Our services for this sector

Why Acústica Austral

The San Antonio Outer Port project, specialized software (dBSea) and a disciplinary focus that very few consultancies in Chile can offer with the same depth.

Assess the underwater noise of your maritime project

Free preliminary diagnosis and technical proposal within 1 to 5 business days.

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Free resources for your project

Guide to the D.S. N°14/2024 and the acoustic checklist for entering the SEIA, in PDF. We email them to you.

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