NextGeo acquires geophysical and UXO survey vessel

Naples-based Next Geosolutions Europe (NextGeo) has completed the acquisition of the vessel Deep Helder from Dutch company SeaMar Subsea.

Renamed NG Surveyor, the vessel will be utilised for geophysical, geotechnical, environmental, and unexploded ordnance (UXO) survey activities.

The acquisition of the vessel is part of NextGeo's growth and expansion plans aimed at strengthening the fleet and meeting increasing demand in the offshore sector.

NG Surveyor was built in 2014. It measures 64.8 metres long and 15.8 metres wide and features 500 square metres of deck space. The vessel is equipped with a DP2 system and can accommodate up to 48 personnel.

Following the vessel’s delivery, NextGeo will undertake refitting work to install high-specification equipment, including three multibeam echosounders, a sub bottom profiler, and an acoustic positioning system. These upgrades will enhance operational capabilities, enabling the vessel to conduct high-resolution surveys in shallow-to-mid waters and depths classified as “full ocean depth” (i.e., up to 11,000 metres).