Surveying the Waters
Our hydrographic vessels are offices on the water. Our clients consider our 24’ and 110’ automated hydrographic surveying vessels effective and efficient when it comes to conducting surveys and inspections in depths of water up to 1,000 feet. We have the capability to execute a variety of surveying, measurements, inspections and analysis over large areas within a fraction of the time of traditional methods.

Challenges and Solutions
Our clients present us with many challenges and TBS provides solutions. Our survey vessels can perform surveys with impressive results that can quickly be delivered to you. We have completed pipeline inspections in the Gulf of Mexico, rivers, lakes, bays and bayous, large bathymetry, multi-beam surveys for dredging projects in major ports, and shallow hazard surveys to name a few. Our project managers and technicians use the most advanced technology and equipment to provide a product that is superior as well as informative.

Interior of 24' boat

Getting the Job Done
Our 24’ shallow water draft survey vessel is portable and practical. The size of this boat allows us to be on location and access launches, ports, and marinas quickly. We can operate and maneuver during surveys in water depths of as little as 4’ making any location a surveying opportunity for you.

Interior of 110' boat

On the deeper side of things, our 110’ surveying vessel can provide a full range of geophysical services. This vessel lets us survey in water depths of up to 1,000’. Using the resources your project requires and producing high quality deliverables is one more way we get your job done.

Advanced Technology
From our rugged laptops to our networked processing center, TBS is a leader in advanced geophysical surveying technology. Our professionals are capable of interpreting, generating and producing your deliverables from field and office locations. High resolution images enable us to easily identify bottom features, submerged objects, and define precise positioning. State of the art equipment allows us to present you with detailed maps, digital imagery and video graphics.

TBS can now present hydrographic survey data in 3D using multibeam sonar technology.

Applications:

Bathymetry surveys

Sidescan sonar image depicting a collapsed offshore platform located in the Gulf of Mexico in approximately 300' of water

Plan & Profile of 2 pipelines crossing the Atchafalaya River, including contours

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