We are explorers
We deliver the solutions you need.
EngineeringBackground
Our naval architects and marine engineers have both scientific background and years of field expertise working on seismic vessels.
We deliver the solutions you need on deck: reliable and robust.
Hydrodynamics
Calibrated and field proven models
HydrodynamicsKey expertise
Our hydrodynamic models come directly from the field, so that we are able to deliver unique calibrated dynamic analysis of seismic spreads.
Those models take into account all relevant environmental and operational parameters, such as irregular waves and currents, shoals, vessel track, or rope failures for example.
With the years, this unique know-how was extended to other marine systems such as offshore terminals or offshore support vessel maneuvers for example.
Metocean data analysis
Computational fluid & finite elements modeling
Research & development
Field proven seismic spread models
Works
Reference projects
HydrodynamicsMulti-buoy mooring design
Kappa Offshore Solutions completed the design of an offshore import terminal and delivered the terminal operations booklet in partnership with diving company TPSMI in strict adherence to OCIMF guidelines.
Ultra-wide 3D seismic spread crossing current gyres
Kappa Offshore Solutions was contracted by Kosmos Energy to qualify and quantify the operational risks involved in towing an ultraswide seismic spread off the Northern coast of South America.
Marine seismic sources
Turnkey solutions from design to setting to work
Seismic sources
INTEGRATED SYSTEMS
Kappa Offshore Solutions designs and delivers fully integrated marine seismic source systems, including :
High pressure air compressors
High pressure air control and distribution circuits
Air guns and source control systems
Towing and handling appliances
Navigation and positioning devices
Ship interfaces
POST DELIVERY SERVICES
After delivery, our field engineers will ensure a smooth handover of
the system to the customer, including :
Installation and setting to work
Commissioning, harbour and sea acceptance tests
Operating procedures redaction
Staff training and knowledge transfer
MODULAR DESIGN
Our marine seismic sources can be fully containerized
using ISO sizes and CSC certification as much as
possible for efficient sea freight transportation and
fast mobilization on board vessels of opportunity.
OPTIMIZATION
Synthetic far field signatures are optimized
using underwater acoustics modelling
software. Finite element hydrodynamic
simulations are then performed to ensure
optimal stability of the source signal in
operating conditions at sea.
Seismic vessels
