Unlock New Surveying Potential with the M 40 P Hydrographic USV

In the world of marine construction, offshore energy, and environmental science, accurate and efficient data collection is vital. Traditional methods involving large crewed vessels are not only expensive and time-consuming but also expose operators to unnecessary risks in complex marine environments.

Enter the M 40 P—a Hydrographic Unmanned Surface Vehicle (USV) designed to perform high-precision surveys across oceans, estuaries, lakes, rivers, and other water bodies. Whether you're surveying the bed of a coastal zone or conducting pre-installation studies for offshore infrastructure, the M 40 P is built to deliver performance you can rely on.

A Multi-Purpose USV Platform for Dynamic Marine Applications

The M 40 P is more than just a survey tool—it’s a versatile, purpose-built USV platform that adapts to various hydrographic and geophysical missions. From shallow estuaries to deeper offshore environments, this compact yet powerful vessel ensures dependable data acquisition for a wide range of industries.

It is particularly suited for:

·         Offshore wind farm site surveys and maintenance

·         Oil and gas exploration and construction support

·         Coastal engineering and port development

·         River and estuary monitoring

·         Environmental impact assessments

·         Subsea infrastructure inspection

·         Dredging projects and underwater topography analysis

Thanks to its robust marine-grade construction and modular design, the M 40 P performs seamlessly in both near-shore and offshore environments, withstanding harsh conditions while maintaining survey-grade precision.

Built for the Offshore Challenge

The M 40 P is engineered to meet the demanding requirements of construction planning and routine maintenance in offshore industries. In wind farm and oil & gas operations, data accuracy is critical—not just during the design phase but throughout the lifecycle of infrastructure.

This USV allows organizations to perform high-resolution seabed mapping, pipeline routing surveys, scour monitoring, and site condition assessments—without the need for large, crewed vessels. With autonomous navigation and remote operation capabilities, the M 40 P reduces operational costs, minimizes risk, and enhances field productivity.

Its compact size and efficient propulsion make it easily deployable from small boats or dockside facilities, allowing for rapid mobilization and minimal logistical burden.

Payload Capabilities: Modular and Mission-Ready

The M 40 P supports a diverse range of high-precision sensors and instruments, enabling operators to tailor the platform to specific survey objectives. Here's a brief overview of its core payloads:

Multibeam Echo Sounder (MBES):
Provides high-resolution, wide-swath bathymetric data for detailed seabed mapping. Ideal for offshore construction, cable/pipeline routing, and pre/post-dredging surveys.

Singlebeam Echo Sounder (SBES):
Used for point-specific depth measurements, particularly in shallow water zones. Offers a lightweight and cost-effective solution for rapid surveys.

Side-Scan Sonar:
Delivers acoustic images of the seafloor and submerged objects. Crucial for seabed classification, habitat mapping, and locating underwater hazards.

Acoustic Doppler Current Profiler (ADCP):
Measures water current profiles at multiple depths. Valuable for understanding current patterns affecting offshore structures and sediment transport.

Sub-Bottom Profiler (SBP):
Reveals sediment layers and geological features beneath the seabed. Essential for geotechnical studies in offshore wind and oil platform development.

GNSS + RTK Positioning System:
Ensures centimeter-level accuracy for all georeferenced data. Critical for aligning survey results with onshore construction grids or marine navigation systems.

Water Quality Sensors:
Monitors environmental parameters such as temperature, pH, turbidity, dissolved oxygen, and salinity. Useful for environmental baseline studies and compliance monitoring.

All sensors are fully integrated with the vessel's navigation and data acquisition system, ensuring synchronized, reliable outputs. Real-time telemetry allows survey teams to monitor operations remotely and adjust missions as needed on the fly.

Operational Benefits You Can Trust

The M 40 P offers numerous advantages over traditional survey methods:

·         Reduces dependency on manned vessels, cutting fuel and labor costs

·         Enhances safety by removing personnel from hazardous offshore zones

·         Increases survey speed and efficiency through autonomous or semi-autonomous modes

·         Ensures data accuracy and consistency, even in challenging weather or sea states

·         Provides flexible deployment options for a wide variety of marine environments

Whether you're launching from the coast or operating far offshore, the M 40 P delivers a balance of portability, endurance, and precision that few platforms can match.

Empowering Your Marine Operations

For survey firms, engineering consultants, offshore energy providers, and environmental agencies, the M 40 P represents a smart investment in technology that saves time, reduces risk, and improves data quality.

With its modular payload options and rugged versatility, this USV is the perfect fit for professionals who demand reliable performance in dynamic marine conditions.

Get Started with the M 40 P

If you're planning a hydrographic survey or preparing for offshore construction, the M 40 P Hydrographic USV is your go-to solution for efficient, cost-effective, and high-quality data acquisition.

Contact us today to schedule a demo, request a quote, or learn how the M 40 P can be customized for your next mission.
The future of marine surveying is here—and it’s unmanned, precise, and ready to deploy.