With the acquisition of the hybrid propulsion vessel Geo Ocean VI, GEOxyz is increasing its specialism in providing greener, sustainable and smarter solutions for hydrographic, geophysical and geotechnical surveys.

Being equipped with a fully integrated launch and recovery system, the vessel is also ready to act as a mother vessel for GEOxyz's hydrographic survey autonomous surface vehicles (ASV), creating a flexible all-round platform, both cost and operationally efficient, which can easily meet today and tomorrow's offshore survey requirements.

Patrick Reyntjens, founder and CEO of GEOxyz, said: "GEOxyz is committed to take up its responsibility in ensuring a sustainable development of the ‘blue economy'. This addition to the fleet illustrates that mission, enabling us to provide a greener and smarter service to our clients. Adding an additional vessel to our fleet also allows us to continue to grow as offshore geo-data specialists while securing the availability of vessels meeting our highest technical and safety standards."

The Geo Ocean VI, built in 2014, was originally designed as a seismic support vessel and can be run under four propulsion modes, including full electrical mode during survey operations.

With an overall length of 53,80m and a deck area of approximately 230m² - 5t/m², the vessel has a large deck area and crane coverage turning it into a flexible platform capable of performing a multitude of survey operations.

Furthermore, the vessel is equipped with a fully integrated launch and recovery system of 10t lifting capacity @ 30m/min enabling it to launch and recover ASV. In addition to that, a large 5t A-frame will be installed at the aft. This makes the Geo Ocean VI a green and versatile multi-disciplined offshore survey vessel, fitted for geophysical as well as geotechnical survey work. She will be permanently equipped with specifically selected survey equipment and ready to serve the offshore industry.

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