Morven
With an endurance of up to 6 days working on a 24hr basis, the Morven offers a stable, capable working platform ideally suited to hydrographic survey.
The Morven is a 19.82m LOA, 1.9m draft survey vessel with 24-hr operational capability and an endurance of up to 6 days. Operating under MCA workboat code Category 2, the UK-registered vessel can accommodate up to 4 marine crew and 3 survey crew members for 24-hr operations, with capacity available for a client representative.
Permanently equipped with an advanced survey spread
The Morven is permanently mobilised with advanced survey equipment, including a Kongsberg EM2040 Compact (dual-head configuration; hull-mounted) multibeam echosounder (MBES) integrated with an Applanix POSMV GNSS-aided inertial navigation system.
QPS Qinsy is used as the hydrographic survey management system which incorporates the GNSS navigation solution and geophysical survey equipment to geo-reference the survey data.
With dedicated survey workstations, adequate deck space, a galley and crew mess, the vessel provides comfortable, well-considered working areas allowing for onboard data QC.
Vessel Specifications
Flag: UK
SCV Work Boat Code: Category 2 (60 miles from safe haven, max 12 persons)
Length overall: 19.82m
Beam: 5.48m
Draft: 1.9m
Total 8 for 24hr operation: two x 1 berth, three x 2 berth. Dedicated survey area, Galley, crew mess
Survey speed: 6-10 knots (dedicated survey engine)
Cruising speed: 12-14 knots (main engines)
Multibeam Echosounder: Kongsberg EM2040C (200-400KHz, Dual-Head, Dual-Swath). R2Sonic 2024 (700KHz, 0.3° x 0.4°) (optional)
Side Scan Sonar: EdgeTech Ultra High Resolution (600-1600KHz) (optional)
Positioning System: Applanix POSMV
Motion Sensor: Applanix POSMV (Integrated) IMU
Sound Velocity: Valeport MiniSVS Sound Velocity Sensor, Valeport MiniSVP Sound Velocity Profiler
Navigation Software: QPS QINSy Integrated Navigation Solution
Processing Software: QPS Qimera, CARIS HIPS & SIPS (optional)
Charting System: TRANSAS NaviSailor 4000 MFD ECS with vessel track data logging
Radar 1: Furuno 2125 25Kw Scanner with TRANSAS NaviRadar
DGPS1 /SAT Compass: CSI Vector
AIS: TRANSAS M3 AIS
VHF: 1 x Sailor 6215 DSC, 1 x Sailor 6210, 1 x Sailor RT145, 1 x Handheld DSC VHF, 1 x Handheld VHF
Satellite Communications: Sailor Fleet Broadband 150
Navtex: McMurdo NAV7
Crane: Guerra MC20-55A – SWL 450Kg at 4.3M, 200Kg at 5.1M
Aft Deck Winch: Spencer Carter – SWL 900Kg
Standard: 2 x 8 Man Liferafts/TPA/Immersion Suits/Lifejackets, SART, EPIRB
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Morven Vessel SpecificationInterested in a Career in Hydrographic or Geophysical Surveying?
If you enjoy working in the marine environment and using technology to explore and map the seafloor, then a career in hydrographic or geophysical surveying may be the ideal path for you.
At A-2-Sea Solutions, we specialise in providing high-quality hydrographic and geophysical surveys for many industries, including wind farm developments, cable installations, and the oil and gas sector.
Hydrographic surveying involves utilising advanced sonar technology, positioning systems, and software to collect and analyse data to produce nautical charts, which are essential for the safe and efficient navigation of vessels. On the other hand, geophysical surveying utilises various methods to investigate the geology of and beneath the seafloor.
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