SES Purchases 300th Teledyne Marine Odom ECHOTRAC E20
Teledyne Marine announced that its long‑standing channel partner Survey Equipment Services (SES) has purchased its 300th Odom ECHOTRAC E20 Single‑Beam Echo Sounder, a milestone that highlights the demand for reliable, rapid-deployment survey solutions across the US in marine and inland survey applications.Since introducing the E20 to its customers in 2019, SES has supplied the ECHOTRAC E20 to customers in various sectors, including defense operations, construction projects, hydrographic surveys, port and harbor maintenance for safe navigation, academic research, and teaching.The Teledyne Marine
EdgeTech Introduces the Trace Side Scan Sonar for Micro-UUV, ROV, USV
scan sonar solution for small and micro vehicles.The dual frequency Trace system can be configured to operate at a range of frequency pairs including: 540/1600 kHz or 540/850 kHz or 850/1600kHz with standard cabled arrays or customized vehicle-specific arrays. The system is ideal for shallow water survey applications, providing an excellent combination for range and resolution. With an average power draw of only 7-10W the 12-24 v DC system has been optimized for size, power and weight. Integrators can choose RS232 communications for navigation devices and other sensors. External triggering is also
Teledyne Marine Tests SeaBat Sonar at SeaSEC Harbor Challenge
at Navy Tech for the first time. The world’s smallest and highest performing, fully integrated autonomous navigation solution is ground-breaking, ultra-compact and advanced. It redefines performance in a small form factor, making it ideal for small vehicles and enabling inspection and survey applications not previously achievable.Other technologies on display include a passive acoustic monitoring system (PAM), the Gavia AUV and a Gavia Module featuring an integrated SeaBat T20 sonar.Teledyne Marine experts will deliver two presentations on the event’s opening day (February 3):Thomas
NORBIT Introduces WINGHEAD X Sonar
X multibeam sonar delivers 0.5° beamwidth resolution and combines all the features of the WINGHEAD series into one adaptable system. Built on NORBIT’s innovative modular platform, it offers complete operational flexibility, allowing users to configure their sonar to meet specific survey applications and hydrographic requirements.The company offers Long Range or Standard configurations, Integrated GNSS/INS or Non-Integrated options, and software features such as yaw stabilization, pitch stabilization, dual swath and more
Unique Group’s USV Wins UK Ports Innovation Award 2025
of its advancements in subsea robotics and hydrographic surveying. The committee was impressed by the company’s deployment of the Uni-Mini Unmanned Surface Vessel (USV) in Western Australia, the first commercial project globally to utilize the Norbit iWBMS multibeam sonar for shallow-water survey applications, demonstrating capability in complex marine environments.The Uni-Mini has also proven its capabilities closer to home in the UK. Earlier this year, Unique Group successfully deployed the vessel at Blenheim Palace, carrying out high-precision bathymetric surveying across the UNESCO World Heritage
GeoAcoustics to Launch Two New Side Scan Sonars at Ocean Business
GeoAcoustics Ltd will debut a new Side Scan Sonar range at Ocean Business 2025 next week, adding to its hydroacoustic technology portfolio.Designed to deliver superior visualization for diverse marine survey applications, the GeoScan range currently features two models, both offering simultaneous broadband dual frequency operation and advanced sonar processing features.The GeoScan 2361 operates at 300 kHz and 600 kHz to maximize range performance, while the GeoScan 2491 runs at 400 kHz and 900 kHz to deliver even higher image resolution. Both include a fast 60 kHz update rate, CW and Chirp pulse
FSI Debuts AquaStack Acoustic Multi-Spectrum Source
Falmouth Scientific, Inc. (FSI) announced the AquaStack Acoustic Multi-Spectrum Source (AMS), the latest in FSI’s AquaPulse series for seismic, sub-bottom, and 3DUHR survey applications. Developed with patented technology awarded to Fred Hegg and Joe Sparks, AquaStack allows operators to switch its output spectrum on the fly, enabling users to select a lower frequency mode for deeper penetration when surveying challenging geologic formations or a standard frequency for higher resolution imaging—all from a single, versatile source.Key features of AquaStack include:•
HydroSurv Delivers USV for Dredging Survey Applications
HydroSurv, in partnership with WASSP Multibeam from Furuno UK, has delivered a REAV-28 Uncrewed Surface Vessel (USV) equipped with a WASSP multibeam echosounder system to Foyle Marine & Dredging.This turnkey system is suited for providing bathymetric survey for marine construction and dredging applications.The REAV-28 is a remotely operated uncrewed vessel combined with the WASSP multibeam echosounder and integrated into EIVA Kuda Core survey software."We’ve seen growing demand from marine service operators outside of the survey supply chain for a solution that addresses the gap between
Greensea IQ Expands its Plymouth, MA Production Facility
and increased hull performance throughout the cruise and shipping industries. Plymouth will also allow us to quickly scale to meet demand for the new Bayonet line of AUGVs as we start d-livering the platform to defense and commercial customers for use in near shore MCM, EOD, UXO and surf zone survey applications.”Greensea IQ’s expansion celebration took place immediately following an on-water demonstration as part of the Blue Future Conference held in Plymouth, Massachusetts held at the Cordage Park Marina, Greenea IQ’s on water testing area. In addition to the Bayonet 250 other
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