WASSP BOOSTS MULTIBEAM ACCURACY FOR MARINE SURVEY AND FISH FINDING

WASSP boosts multibeam accuracy for marine survey and fish finding with Norwegian Subsea MRUs . Norwegian Subsea’s Motion Reference Units (MRUs) are now available integrated with WASSP’s multibeam sonar systems, offering enhanced motion data accuracy and performance for offshore applications.

Designed for simple setup and operation, Norwegian Subsea MRUs offer comparable heave accuracy to RTK-enabled systems without requiring RTK infrastructure. This is a game-changer for offshore survey and deep-sea fishing, as precision depth correction for multibeam data is possible when external corrections are not available. Further, the MRUs are ready calibrated and maintenance-free, reducing downtime and providing long-term reliability for users.

Well-known for striking a balance between cost and performance, WASSP’s multibeam systems, which target the sustainable fishing and marine survey markets, now achieve higher accuracy and performance through the integration of Norwegian Subsea MRUs. The package is especially beneficial for customers operating offshore, as the MRUs compensate for vessel motion with exceptional precision even in challenging sea states.

According to Nick Fogarty, Senior Product Manager, WASSP:

“Norwegian Subsea’s MRUs enhance the accuracy of our mapping and survey capabilities. With the ability to deliver RTK equivalent depth accuracy without the need for an RTK connection, this package offers our customers a cost-effective, high-performance solution. It’s a major boost for applications such as seabed mapping, fishing ground exploration, and underwater object detection, particularly in the offshore market.”

Norwegian Subsea MRUs have been rigorously tested alongside WASSP’s multibeam systems in diverse conditions, demonstrating exceptional performance. The collaboration highlights the strength of the partnership between the Norway-based marine Motion Reference Unit specialist and the New Zealand-based multibeam manufacturer.

Fredrik Dukan, CEO, Norwegian Subsea stated:

“WASSP will help bring our innovative motion compensation technology to a wider audience. By combining WASSP’s advanced multibeam sonar with our maintenance-free, highly accurate MRUs, we can help to enable professional-grade survey bathymetry independent of RTK availability at a fraction of the cost.”

The WASSP multibeam and Norwegian Subsea MRU package is now available globally through WASSP’s distribution network. Visit https://wassp.com for more information.

For more information on the Norwegian Subsea MRU range, visit https://norwegian-subsea.no/.