Offshore Survey Vessel
G2-Xception
G2-Xception is an offshore-capable survey vessel developed for hydrographic operations requiring strong transit performance, stable sensor integration, advanced motion and positioning systems, and dependable execution across coastal and offshore environments.
Length Overall11.55 m
Survey Speed8–10 knots
FlagDutch
RegistryLauwersoog
Fuel Capacity5,000 liters
Passenger Seats4
Technical Specifications
| Built | 2014 |
| Flag | Dutch |
| Port of Registry | Lauwersoog |
| Length Overall | 11.55 m |
| Beam Overall | 3.10 m |
| Draft | 1.35 m |
| Height | 5.50 m |
| Gross Tonnage | 5.5 Tons |
| Transit / Max Speed | 25 knots transit (max 40) |
| Survey Speed | 8–10 knots |
| Fuel | 5,000 liters |
| Fresh Water | 100 liters |
| Passenger Seats | 4 |
| Bedspace / Cabin | None |
| Wave Height | 1.2 m Hs |
Survey Configuration
- Kongsberg 2040C MKII multibeam
- Knudsen 1612 singlebeam (33/200 kHz)
- A-Frame and side pole integration
- IxBlue Octans 4th Gen gyro and motion reference
- Hemisphere R632 PPP/RTK positioning
- AML Base-X2 probe with AML Micro-X SVT
- QPS QINSy, Hypack Hysweep, and Beamworx Navaq
Navigation & Communications
- Garmin GMR 18HDx radar
- Garmin GPSMAP 820 XS plotter
- Em-Track AIS200 Class A
- Garmin GHC 20 autopilot
- 1x Garmin 200i and 2x Icom VHF radios
- 1x Icom M73 handheld VHF
- 1x Thrane & Thrane satellite phone
- 24V / 230V boardnet (Mastervolt 3.5 kW)
Machinery & Propulsion
- 2x Volvo Penta D6-400 diesel engines
- Average fuel usage 15 liter/h/engine at survey speed
- Actual NOx emission value 6.9 g/kWh
- 1x VTA-3000 3 kW generator
Suitable Applications
- Coastal and offshore hydrographic surveys
- Multibeam bathymetric campaigns
- Projects requiring higher transit efficiency
- Operations needing A-Frame and side-pole flexibility
- Survey scopes with more demanding field logistics
Operational Advantages
- Fast transit profile for efficient site access
- Advanced motion, positioning, and sound velocity systems
- Deck arrangement suited to varied hydrographic setups
- Balanced vessel size for coastal and offshore tasks
Deployment Planning
Review deployment options for G2-Xception
We can support project planning, operational fit, and vessel configuration for hydrographic campaigns in coastal and offshore conditions.
