Marine Survey Vessel Support

Survey Vessel Charter | Multibeam, Side Scan & Sub-Bottom Profiler Support

Predator Marine provides professional survey vessel support services for a wide range of hydrographic, geophysical, and marine survey operations across the UK.

Operating from Lowestoft and available for deployment nationwide, Predator is a stable and highly capable platform for inshore, nearshore, and offshore survey work. With a spacious aft deck, heated cabin, onboard power, and dedicated survey capability, she is well suited to both short-duration and extended survey campaigns.

Dedicated Survey Vessel Capability

Predator is fitted full time with the GeoAcoustics Over The Side (OTS) Mount, allowing for efficient and reliable mobilisation of survey sensors with minimal setup time. This permanent installation makes the vessel ready to support survey operations at short notice and provides a practical solution for a wide range of marine data acquisition tasks.

We work closely with GeoAcoustics and can support survey projects using equipment including:

  • Multibeam Echosounders
  • Side Scan Sonar
  • Sub-Bottom Profilers

We can also accommodate client-supplied survey equipment, giving survey companies and contractors the flexibility to deploy their own systems onboard Predator.

A Practical Platform for Survey Operations

Predator offers a stable and adaptable working platform for marine survey teams, with features including:

  • GeoAcoustics OTS Mount permanently fitted
  • Large aft deck for survey equipment, deployment and recovery operations
  • Heated wheelhouse/cabin with space for survey personnel and monitoring equipment
  • Onboard 240v electrical system
  • 8kVA generator to support survey systems and associated electronics
  • Excellent access for inshore, nearshore, and offshore project sites
  • Flexible vessel configuration to suit project requirements

The onboard layout allows space for computers, logging stations, and project personnel, making Predator suitable for real-time acquisition and survey monitoring.

Survey Equipment Options

Predator can be deployed with:

GeoAcoustics Survey Systems

Working closely with GeoAcoustics, we can support projects requiring:

  • Multibeam bathymetric surveys
  • Side scan sonar surveys
  • Sub-bottom profiling
  • Integrated survey mobilisations using proven industry equipment

Client-Supplied Equipment

Clients are also welcome to bring and operate their own survey systems onboard. Predator provides the deck space, power supply, and practical vessel platform needed to support a broad range of hydrographic and geophysical survey packages.

Survey Applications

Our survey vessel support is suitable for a wide range of marine projects, including:

  • Hydrographic surveys
  • Bathymetric surveys
  • Seabed mapping
  • Pre-construction surveys
  • Post-construction inspection surveys
  • Cable route surveys
  • Harbour and marina surveys
  • Nearshore and coastal surveys
  • Offshore survey support
  • Windfarm survey support

Why Choose Predator Marine for Survey Support

  • Survey-ready vessel
  • GeoAcoustics OTS Mount fitted full time
  • Fast mobilisation from Lowestoft
  • UK-wide deployment
  • Experienced commercial marine crew
  • Flexible support for both supplied and client-owned equipment
  • Stable, practical platform for survey personnel and systems

At Predator Marine, we understand that survey operations require reliability, flexibility, and efficient mobilisation. Our aim is to provide a dependable vessel platform that enables survey teams to work safely and effectively in a range of conditions.

Survey Vessel Charter from Lowestoft

Based in Lowestoft, Predator Marine is ideally positioned to support survey operations throughout the East Coast, North Sea, and wider UK waters. Whether you require a vessel for a single mobilisation, a short survey campaign, or ongoing project support, we can provide a practical and professional solution.

Contact Predator Marine

To discuss your marine survey vessel requirements, equipment compatibility, or charter availability, contact Predator Marine today.

Survey Vessel Charter | Hydrographic Survey Support | Geophysical Survey Vessel