Shallow-Draft Seismic Source Vessel
- Draft of 1.25 m, working on profiles in depths of less than 2.5 m
- Two airgun lines with a volume of up to 24.6 L
- Atlas Copco compressor
- Two Heila HML 14-2S deck cranes, 2 t each
- Two Schottel SRP 150/152 propellers and a Schottel bow thruster for precise manoeuvring
- Autonomy of 7-8 days
- Accommodation for up to 8 people
- Transas UniSailor navigation system and Furuno radar
| Category | Auxiliary Equipment |
| Brand | |
| Price | On request |
What Is a Seismic Source Vessel?
A seismic source vessel carries the energy source for marine seismic surveys: airguns, a compressor and the deck equipment needed to deploy them. A shallow draft allows the vessel to work in lagoons, bays, river mouths and coastal transition zones, where larger vessels cannot operate. This vessel was built in Germany in 1983 and modernised in 2009.
Technical Specifications
| Type | geophysical source vessel |
| Built | Motorenwerk, Bremerhaven, Germany, 1983 |
| Modernisation | Rickmers Lloyd, Bremerhaven, Germany, 2009 |
| Length x beam x draft | 27.21 m x 8.0 m x 1.25 m |
| Gross tonnage | 172 GRT |
| Deadweight | 73 t |
| Cruising speed | 9.0 knots (about 16.7 km/h) |
| Main engines | MAN D2542 ME |
| Auxiliary engines | 2 x DEUTZ F5L 413 FR |
| Propellers | 2 x Schottel SRP 150/152, 2 x 207 kW |
| Bow thruster | Schottel SRP 150/152 |
| Fuel capacity | 26.99 t |
| Fresh water capacity | 7.47 t |
| Deck cranes | 2 x Heila HML 14-2S, 2 t each |
| Accommodation | up to 8 people |
| Autonomy | 7-8 days |
| Navigation | Transas UniSailor MFD12 9-36V |
| Radar | Furuno, Denmark |
| Airguns | two lines, up to 24.6 L |
| Compressor | Atlas Copco |
| Quantity available | 1 vessel |
| Condition | Used |
Condition and Inspection
Available option: Used. The vessel was modernised in 2009. We invite the buyer to visit and inspect the vessel in person before purchase, and we will help arrange the visit.
Why Buy This Vessel from Us?
- Shallow-water capability that few source vessels can offer
- Modernised hull with two cranes for easy equipment deployment
- Fuel, water and accommodation for a week-long survey with a small crew
- Support from specialists who know seismic equipment and operations
- Transparent terms and help with documentation
Related Equipment
We also supply Atlas Copco XAS 185 compressors, Sercel 428XL and 508XT acquisition equipment, Sercel Nomad 65 seismic vibrators, INOVA vibrators, Sercel VE464 electronics, SM-24 geophone strings and other equipment for seismic crews. Contact us to put together a complete package for your project.
Request a Quote
Need a shallow-draft source vessel for your next project? Contact us today with your survey area and requirements, and we will send you a quote within 24 hours.
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