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M40 Series USV

Model M40P, M40G, M40A

Catamaran survey USVs for inshore and coastal hydrographic and geophysical work, in diesel-electric hybrid (M40P), gasoline (M40G) and electric (M40A) versions.

Description

The M40 series comprises catamaran USVs for hydrographic and geophysical surveys in inshore and coastal waters.

Key features

  • M40P: two electric outboard motors with a diesel-generator range extender that charges the onboard batteries; the generator can be switched off for quiet, zero-emission survey
  • M40A: pure electric
  • M40G: gasoline-powered, with two gasoline outboards
  • Standard hydraulic folding auto-lifter (50 kg load) for wet-end installation, with an optional auto winch
  • Twin-engine setup gives a small turning radius for work between turbine foundations
  • Radar, HD camera and AIS for autonomous navigation and obstacle avoidance

Applications

Inshore and coastal hydrographic and geophysical surveys, including work inside offshore wind farms.

Specifications

M40P beam2.3 m
M40P displacement1.4 t
M40P max. speed6 kn
M40P endurance48 h @ 4 kn
M40G LOA / speed / endurance4.8 m / 12 kn / 8 hr @ 4 kn
M40A LOA / speed / endurance3.8 m / 8 kn / 8 hr @ 4 kn
Payload capacity80 kg
Operation sea stateSea State 2
Survival sea stateSea State 3

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