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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
G2-Xception

Technical Specifications

Built2014
FlagDutch
Port of RegistryLauwersoog
Length Overall11.55 m
Beam Overall3.10 m
Draft1.35 m
Height5.50 m
Gross Tonnage5.5 Tons
Transit / Max Speed25 knots transit (max 40)
Survey Speed8–10 knots
Fuel5,000 liters
Fresh Water100 liters
Passenger Seats4
Bedspace / CabinNone
Wave Height1.2 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

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We can support project planning, operational fit, and vessel configuration for hydrographic campaigns in coastal and offshore conditions.