Installation

Flexible Installation Options for your Project

WASSP multibeam systems are designed to integrate seamlessly across a wide range of vessel types - from large offshore platforms to small workboats and autonomous systems. With flexible installation options, WASSP delivers reliable, high-resolution seabed and water column data wherever it’s needed, supporting applications such as commercial fishing, hydrographic survey, marine construction, environmental monitoring, and exploration.

Each installation type is engineered to balance performance, practicality, and operational efficiency in demanding real-world environments.

Fixed Install Transducer

A fixed installation provides a permanent, hull-mounted solution for continuous multibeam capability onboard a vessel. Designed for durability and long-term deployment, this setup ensures consistent performance and immediate availability whenever operations demand.

Ideal for vessels requiring ongoing seabed awareness, fixed installations support tasks such as survey operations, dredging, and subsea infrastructure monitoring. With no deployment time required, operators benefit from always-on capability and seamless integration into existing onboard systems.

Removable Pole Mounted

Removable installations, based on the WASSP S3Pr system, offer a highly flexible solution for vessels that require multibeam capability without permanent modification. The pole-mounted transducer can be deployed when needed and retracted or removed when not in use, making it ideal for multi-purpose vessels.

This approach enables rapid mobilisation for specific tasks such as site surveys, inspection work, or short-term projects, while maintaining vessel versatility. It’s a practical option for operators needing to scale capability across different vessels without committing to permanent installs.

Portable All-in-One

The portable all-in-one configuration, based on the WASSP W3P, is a compact, self-contained multibeam solution designed for fast deployment in the field. With integrated components and minimal setup requirements, the system can be quickly installed on small vessels or used in remote locations.

This makes it particularly suited for expedition work, rapid response surveys, and operations in challenging or hard-to-reach environments. Teams can mobilise quickly, collect high-quality seabed data, and redeploy with minimal downtime.

Autonomous (USV / Drone Integration)

WASSP systems can be integrated into uncrewed surface vessels (USVs) and autonomous platforms, extending operational reach while reducing the need for crewed operations in certain environments. These installations enable remote or pre-programmed data collection in areas that may be difficult, shallow, or hazardous to access.

Ideal for hydrographic survey, environmental monitoring, and large-area data collection, autonomous deployments provide high-resolution multibeam data while improving efficiency and expanding coverage.

Custom Install

For specialised operational requirements, WASSP offers fully customised installation solutions tailored to specific vessel types, project needs, and integration requirements. Whether it’s unique mounting configurations, integration with third-party systems, or operation in challenging conditions, custom installs ensure optimal performance.

Working closely with customers and partners, WASSP delivers solutions designed to meet real-world demands, providing confidence that the system will perform reliably across a wide range of applications.

Solutions for your Project

From permanent vessel integration to portable and autonomous deployments, WASSP installation options provide the flexibility and performance needed to support modern survey and expedition operations.

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