Survey Vessels
CERES deploys its hydrographic survey vessels and marine assets for maritime and subsea operations.
CERES III Catamaran
CERES III supports both short survey assignments and longer, more demanding operations. Its rapid mobilisation helps the team make effective use of suitable weather windows, especially in areas exposed to wind and swell. Sea conditions are a key consideration for geophysical and geotechnical surveys.
Features
Equipment
Navigation
On board
Overall length: 14.98 m
Height: 5.50 m
Overall beam: 5.00 m
Draught: 1.6 m
Gross tonnage: 10 tonnes
Engine power: 2 × 620 metric hp IVECO
Endurance at sea: 78 h
Maximum speed: 24 knots
Cruising speed: 16 knots
Capacity: 12 people
Winch and 800 kg gantry
Diving ladder
Hydraulic capstan
Bathymetry mounting pole
Seismic boom
7 kVA generator
2,500 W sine-wave inverter
7 kW generator
6 × 220 V sockets
Leica MX420 GPS navigator
Furuno 8062 radar/chartplotter
Raymarine L1260 video sounder
Raymarine L770 digital echo sounder
Raymarine ST6001 autopilot
Raymarine 430 loudhailer, 30 W
Automatic Identification System (AIS)
Sailor RT-2048 VHF
Sailor RT-4822 VHF with DSC
On-board power: 24 V / 230 V
Toilet
3 berths
Galley, refrigerator and kettle
Hot and cold water
Electric and fuel-fired heating
SIRIUS IV SURVEY VESSEL
SIRIUS IV is the latest vessel acquired by CERES. It is primarily dedicated to water sampling and UXO surveys, both offshore and on rivers and lakes. Its speed enables rapid deployment to the areas selected by the operator.
SIRIUS IV provides a sheltered working environment at sea, protected from spray, allowing the IT equipment required for the various survey missions to be installed safely. Particularly stable, SIRIUS IV offers long endurance through its fixed aluminium fuel tank and additional tanks. A dedicated ladder facilitates diver access to the water.
Features
Length: 6.50 m · Beam: 2.35 m · Draught: 0.7 m · Capacity: 6 people
Maximum speed: 30 knots · Cruising speed: 20 knots · Maximum payload: 915 kg
Main engine: Suzuki 150 hp · Auxiliary engine: Suzuki 9.9 hp · Endurance: 12 h
Its davit and electric winch facilitate water and sediment sampling. Easily transported on its trailer, SIRIUS IV can be rapidly mobilised throughout France.
Professional vessel D222 C3 — French flag
Pioner Multi SIRIUS II
The Pioner Multi SIRIUS II is a utility vessel used where shallow water, proximity to shore or limited working space prevents deployment of the catamaran.
Its open deck and load capacity support oceanographic surveys and diving operations. The forward ramp provides convenient access to the water for divers and equipment.
SIRIUS II can be transported by road and rapidly mobilised throughout France.
Features
Length: 5.30 m
Beam: 2.15 m
Maximum speed: 20 knots
Cruising speed: 16 knots
Draught: 0.6 m
Capacity: 6 people
Maximum load: 915 kg
Regulations
Professional vessel
D222
French flag
Engine
Mercury Mariner 60 hp
Endurance: 10 h