New generation seismic vessel deployed
A uniquely shaped and outfitted seismic vessel, the Ramform Explorer, has been launched by Petroleum GeoServices, and is already at work. The ship`s design is the result of extensive model-tank testing and theoretical studies and was selected to provide motion characteristics that would produce savings for the operator in terms of all-weather capability. The vessel`s unique wedge shape results in an extreme beam aft (131 ft), compared to its overall length of 262 ft, which gives high stability and volumetric load capacity. In addition, the resulting large deck area overcomes traditional limits to seismic equipment handling. The ship is designed to two up to 12 full-length seismic-recording streamers, compared to the traditional six streamers. The ship has been fitted with Syntron, Inc.`s Syntrak 480 marine digital telemetry system, and plans call for acquiring four additional hardware packages that would allow for subsequent deployment of 12 full streamers.
- OSTI ID:
- 160629
- Journal Information:
- World Oil, Vol. 216, Issue 9; Other Information: PBD: Sep 1995
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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