UTEC Mobilises MV Calypso Star to Support Geophysical Survey Operations in Australia

UTEC Survey Australia Pty Ltd., UTEC’s Perth-based business unit, has mobilised the 24-meter geophysical survey catamaran, MV Calypso Star, on a long term basis to support geophysical survey operations in North and North West Australia. The vessel is currently performing survey operations to Oil & Gas clients in the Timor Sea with expected completion in late August 2011 in Exmouth.

The Calypso Star is equipped with an array of geophysical survey equipment, including a high resolution R2Sonics multibeam echo sounder coupled with a DMS3-05 motion sensor, Edgetech 4200 Digital Side scan sonar, reflection seismic and onboard processing capabilities.

The vessel is currently available in early September to support regional geophysical survey projects.

UTEC Survey is one of the world’s largest independent offshore survey companies providing a wide range of survey services, including dimensional control, laser scanning and modelling, offshore positioning, construction support, geophysical and geotechnical surveys. With offices in Houston, Aberdeen, Calgary, Naples, Perth, Rio de Janeiro, Singapore, and St. John’s, UTEC delivers client-focused and innovative survey solutions onshore and offshore in all water depths.

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Source: UTEC, August 05, 2011