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- Our survey vessels equipped with qualified, experienced crew, and redundant survey gear, successfully completed nearly 9 months of continuous pipeline and structure assessments using state of the art, digitally integrated, side scan sonar, marine magnetometer and fathometers.
- Based on our current workload, our reliable team should be ready in the near future to conduct shallow hazard surveys covering your OCS properties and future pipeline right of way assessments in accordance with the latest guidelines from the MMS.
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New R/V's Delivered
The R/V Suncoaster is now mobilized and
ready to meet your survey needs.
R/V Suncoaster
The Research Vessel SUNCOASTER is operated by Telesis
Geophysical Services L.L.C. / Oasis Global Energy Services L.L.C..
It is designated and certified as an Oceanographic Research Vessel
by the US Coast Guard and is inspected by NOAA Fleet Operations. The
normal operational areas for the SUNCOASTER are the Gulf of
Mexico, SE Atlantic, Bahamas and the Caribbean Sea, however the
SUNCOASTER has operated as far north as Maine in submersible
operations. Research disciplines supported are Biological, Physical,
Seismic, Geological, Environmental and Weather. Numerous
universities and agencies, both state and federal including The
Florida Department of Environmental Protection, NOAA, Naval Research
Laboratory, Office of Naval Research, Minerals Management Service
and U. S. Geological Survey have utilized the vessel.
Specifications:
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LENGTH: |
105 Ft |
FUEL CAPACITY: |
17500 |
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BEAM: |
24 Ft |
POTABLE WATER: |
8500 |
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DRAFT: |
8 Ft |
ENDURANCE: |
15-21 DAYS |
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CRUISING: |
8 Kts |
CREW: |
5 |
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RANGE: |
5000 NM |
SCIENTISTS: |
12 |
MAIN PROPULSION SYSTEM:
(2) Caterpillar D-353 Diesel Engines; 800 horsepower with 4 blade,
48" fixed pitch stainless steel propellers.
ELECTRICAL:
(1) Cat 3304B 105 kw Generator;
(1) GM 3-71 55kw, 120/208 V, 60 cycle,
3 phase generator. 416 volts are available.
COMMUNICATIONS: EQUIPMENT:
High speed internet connection and 2 phone lines available;
(2) Stevens SEA 222 SSB Transceivers;
(1) WaveCall 2100RM Satellite Telephone;
(1) Motorola 120E Cellular Telephone.
ECHO SOUNDER:
Echotrac Mark 3, Furuno FE 881 depth recorder, 2000 meters max
depth, located in the lab. DE725 Raytheon 300 foot depth recorder
and Sitex CVS 50/200 kHz dual frequency
color video echo sounder on the bridge.
Multibeam on request.
WINCHES:
(1) Hydraulic CTD Winch,
(2)
Electric winches for Sidescan and Magnetometer
with 600 meters of .322", 3-conductor cable;
(1) Hydraulic Trawling Winch,
with 3,000 meters of 5/16" cable;
(1) Hydraulic Hydrographic Winch,
with 1,800 meters of 3/16" cable;
(1) Auxiliary Davit Winch on 01 Deck,
for small boat deployment & special applications.
- Other Winches and cable sizes provided on request.
A-FRAME:
Stern location, width 16ft., height 18 ft., hydraulically actuated,
travel 6 ft. forward, 8 ft, aft; operating capacity 10,000 lbs.
U-FRAME:
Starboard location, width 9 ft., height 15 ft., hydraulically
actuated. 3 x 6 ft. hero platform; operating capacity 1000 lbs
SIDE BOOM:
Port location, extends 12 ft. for plankton/neuston tows, installed
on request.
CRANE:
5 ton HIAB articulated boom crane installed on request.
WORK BOATS:
A 14 ft. Boston Whaler with 25 hp outboard. A 12 ft. inflatable with
15 hp outboard can be placed on board with advanced notice.
QUARTERS:
12 berths for scientists;
5 berths for crew;
4 heads with showers;
fully air-conditioned living spaces.
LAB SPACE:
420 sq. ft. air-conditioned wet/dry laboratories with ample
scientific freezer space, 600 sq. ft. afterdeck area without crane
mounted. Additional storage space for scientific equipments
available on the 01 Deck.
WORK AREA:
420 square foot air conditioned wet/dry laboratories with scientific
freezer space; 600 square foot afterdeck area without the crane
mounted; Additional storage for scientific equipment on the 01 deck.
SCIENTIFIC EQUIPMENT:
Navigation and Positioning System
DGPS
DGPS Gyro
Velocity Probe
Sidescan Sonar
Magnetometer
Subbottom Profiler
Various Sediment Grabs & Coring Devices
and Various USBL systems available.
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