Swathe Services Provides Innovative New Product to ABP Humber

Swathe Services announces a new bespoke custom Peli-case product which has been designed to fit the surface components of an R2SONIC Multi-Beam Echo-Sounder (MBES) SIM box and Inertial Navigation System. This product is specifically designed for use in open boats such as ABP Humber’s 5-meter RIB.

The Peli-case incorporates all the required bulkhead connectors for external cable fittings; an inverter for operating off a DC battery power and a shrouded cooling system. As part of this small boat solution, ABP Humber also purchased a bespoke designed and built transom transducer mount for the SONIC series of sonars. This innovative creation by C4R Systems, a supplier of Swathe Services, carried a SONIC 2024 SONAR, I2NS and Valeport MiniSVS.

This purchase follows the delivery of a second R2Sonic 2024 Multi-Beam Echo-Sounder with Integrated Inertial Navigation System (I2NS) earlier in the year.

James Williams, Managing Director of Swathe Services, said: “We’re delighted to be able to work with ABP Humber to develop new bespoke products for their survey requirements. We are also happy to continue supporting them with their second Sonic 2024 and integrated INS. This additional purchase demonstrates the fantastic capabilities of the R2SONIC equipment for their challenging port requirements.”

Mike Abbey, Hydrographer at Associated British Ports said “We needed a bespoke design and housing to fit our differing hydrographic survey needs. These new products give us the capability to mount the survey system on our new 5-metre category 3 coded RIB for close quarters work. The size of the RIB allows us to mobilize by trailer or from one of our 14m catamarans for navigational or contract work.’’

“Swathe Services were more than happy to assist with the development and we are delighted with the results. The need for a second SONIC 2024 is due to the great results we had with the first. Having the ability to conduct navigational and engineering surveys, thanks to the 700 kHz option, has proved invaluable for both contract and charter work.’’

The SONIC 2024 capabilities offer superior resolution mapping with greater frequency selections and selectable swath coverage in real-time. It completes high-density surveys much faster than its competitors.

The bespoke products are now used in surveying the busy ports, harbors and shipping routes of the River Humber.