Geco Orion Sets New Towing Record
Schlumberger announced Geco Orion has become the first seismic vessel in the industry to tow 3,281 ft. spread unassisted. The spread was accomplished by deploying six 26,246 ft. streamers, each 656 ft. apart, and resulted in a vessel footprint of eight sq. km - reportedly, the largest ever achieved by any single vessel worldwide. Operating in the Gulf of Mexico, Geco Orion's latest record was achieved using the Schlumberger Geco-Prakla Mk 2 Monowing deflector system. This advancement of the original Monowing concept provides an unequaled lift-to-drag ratio and is critical in achieving such wide streamer separation. On her previous project, Geco Orion used the Mk 1 Monowing system, providing an 2,624.6 ft. spread to give a 6.4 sq. km footprint, a record in itself.
Geco Orion Sets New Towing Record
Schlumberger announced Geco Orion has become the first seismic vessel in the industry to tow 3,281 ft. spread unassisted. The spread was accomplished by deploying six 26,246 ft. streamers, each 656 ft. apart, and resulted in a vessel footprint of 8 square kilometers - the largest ever achieved by any single vessel worldwide. Operating in the Gulf of Mexico, Geco Orion's latest record was achieved using the Schlumberger Geco-Prakla Mk 2 Monowing deflector system. This advancement of the original Monowing concept provides an unequaled lift-to-drag ratio and is critical in achieving such wide streamer separation. On her previous project, Geco Orion used the Mk 1 Monowing system, providing an 2,624.6 ft. spread to give a 6.4 square kilometer footprint, a record in itself.
