Fugro is among the pioneers of satellite-based positioning systems and technology. In 1986, Fugro's US subsidiary, Fugro Chance, introduced the world's first precise satellite based positioning system, with a 24-hour/day operational capability.
When the Global Positioning System subsequently became operationally available, Fugro applied its expertise in satellite and positioning technology to develop GPS augmentation systems capable of delivering sub-metre position accuracy, in real time, world-wide. These systems are known as Differential GPS. Later, the augmentation service also included the Russian GLONASS System.

Fugro Seastar AS is part of the Offshore Survey Division of the Fugro Group of Companies. The Fugro group have more than 13,000 employees in over 50 countries.

Since its formation in 1994, Fugro Seastar AS has been involved in the development and operation of high performance positioning services to meet the needs of a wide range of customers, particularly in the marine sector.

The users of our services are mainly ships equipped with dynamic positioning systems requiring high accuracy and integrity in its operations, and other marine users requiring accurate positioning.