The new vessel forms part of GEOxyz’s continued development of autonomous and remotely operated survey capabilities. USVs are becoming an increasingly established part of the company’s offshore operations, complementing GEOxyz’s conventional survey vessels and providing another platform from which high-quality survey data can be acquired.

Their ability to remain on task for extended periods, combined with a reduced offshore crew footprint, brings clear operational advantages. By limiting the number of personnel required offshore, USVs can also reduce exposure to challenging marine environments while supporting more efficient survey operations.

For GEOxyz, the expansion of its USV fleet is not about replacing conventional survey methods, but about having the right platform available for each scope. By combining autonomous technology with the company’s existing fleet, survey equipment, and offshore expertise, we can select the approach that best fits the operational and technical requirements of a project.

With the hull completed, attention now turns to bringing the vessel and her survey systems together as one fully integrated offshore survey platform.