Polarcus Deploys World’s Largest Manmade Object

Polarcus is currently acquiring an ultra-wide 3D marine seismic project offshore Myanmar, for which its vessel Polarcus Amani is towing an in-sea configuration that measures 1.8 kilometers wide across the front ends. With each of the 10 streamers separated by 200 meters, the total area covered by the spread is 17.6 square kilometers, making for the largest in-sea configuration ever towed by a single seismic vessel, as well as the largest manmade moving object on earth.

The achievement is helping Polarcus to set new acquisition performance records: the acquisition plan in Myanmar will deliver up to 190 square kilometers per day, a production rate that is currently unrivalled in the seismic industry, Polarcus said.

Commenting on the achievement, Polarcus COO, Duncan Eley stated, “Such industry leading operational efficiency in Myanmar by one of our right-sized 3D seismic vessels exemplifies Polarcus' strategy to deliver fit-for-purpose geophysical solutions to our clients. We work closely with all clients to ensure both their efficiency and data quality objectives are met and exceeded.”