Professional Advisory Services

Professional advisory services that help organisations make confident, evidence-based decisions - guided by world-leading marine and climate science

When decisions are complex, high-stakes or time-critical, access to accurate, up-to-date ocean intelligence makes all the difference. That’s where we come in.

Drawing on the expertise of the National Oceanography Centre, we support your organisation’s research, development and strategic decision-making, helping you evolve responsibly and realise your full potential.

NOC Innovations consultancy

Independent Marine Science Advisory You Can Trust

NOC Innovations offers an unrivalled range of skills, first-class facilities and expert services to complement and strengthen your in-house capabilities.

Our role is clear:
You lead the way. We support you with impartial advice, robust science and practical insight - never agendas, jargon or off-the-shelf answers.

We work collaboratively, communicating in plain English and delivering advice with a human touch that’s increasingly rare in traditional consultancies.

How you partner with us is up to you. We’re happy to collaborate on a long-term, ongoing basis or on one-off projects tailored to your specific needs.

Huw Gullick

Associate Director NOC Innovations

Our Areas of Advisory Expertise

Our advisory services span a wide range of marine and environmental disciplines, including:

Energy Transition and Sustainability

We support the transition to sustainable offshore and marine energy through science-led advisory, impact assessment and data-driven decision support.

Climate Services and Impact Assessment

Our climate services help organisations understand risk, resilience and long-term impacts, contributing to solutions for global climate challenges.

Blue Carbon and Environmental Assessment

We advise on blue carbon initiatives, environmental assessment and monitoring to support responsible ocean stewardship and nature-positive outcomes.

Tidal and Ocean Intelligence

Our advanced tidal analysis capabilities provide critical insights for coastal and offshore operations, enhancing safety, efficiency and planning.

Marine Technology Research and Development

Through technology R&D, we drive innovation in marine data solutions, sensors and digital tools that turn ocean data into actionable intelligence.

Training, Knowledge Transfer and Delivery

Our training and delivery programmes ensure organisations have the knowledge, skills and tools needed to maximise the value of ocean intelligence.

Policy and Regulatory Guidance

We provide policy advisory services to help shape informed, effective marine and environmental policy - and support stakeholders operating within complex policy landscapes.

NOC Innovations consultancy

Advisory Services with Integrity and Impact

It’s in our DNA to push the boundaries of marine science - but never at the expense of collaboration or humility.

We respect that you are the experts in your field. Our role is to strengthen your decision-making with trusted science, transparent advice and solutions grounded in real-world application.

That’s what defines NOC Innovations:

  • Independent and impartial

  • Scientifically rigorous

  • Practical, collaborative and approachable

Let’s Shape What Comes Next

If you’re looking for trusted professional advisory services underpinned by world-leading ocean and climate science, we’re ready to support you.

Together, we can turn complex marine challenges into informed decisions - and informed decisions into lasting impact.

At NOC Innovations we seek to understand how today’s science and technology can unlock tomorrow’s potential.

Huw Gullick

Associate Director NOC Innovations