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Marine Survey & Geotechnical
S-78 Transition Zone 3D Seismic Survey
High-density 3D seismic survey operating across the complex Red Sea transition zone, barrier reefs, and shallow sandbanks.
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Client
Saudi Aramco
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Contractor
BGP (Bureau of Geophysical Prospecting)
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Location
Red Sea Transition Zone & Tidal Flats
schedule
Timeline
Active Marine Acquisition
payments
Est. Value
Major 3D Seismic Exploration
description Project Overview
BGP deploys amphibious buggy drills, ocean bottom nodes (OBN), and shallow-draft source vessels across the ultra-shallow marine transition zone. Resolves complex salt diapir subsurface geology where conventional marine seismic vessels cannot navigate.
engineering Technical Specifications
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method
Ocean Bottom Node (OBN) + Transition Zone 3D Seismic
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target
Sub-salt Mesozoic Formations
satellite_alt Survey & Geomatics Relevance
Projects of this scale and category typically require comprehensive surveying disciplines including:
- chevron_right Offshore Geotechnical Investigation (Borehole / CPT)
- chevron_right Geophysical Seabed Characterization
- chevron_right Coastal Bathymetric Baseline Mapping
- chevron_right UXO & Magnetometer Clearance Survey
- chevron_right As-Laid Cable & Pipeline ROV Survey
Project At a Glance
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Client
Saudi Aramco
construction
Contractor
BGP (Bureau of Geophysical Prospecting)
location_on
Location
Red Sea Transition Zone & Tidal Flats
schedule
Timeline
Active Marine Acquisition
domain
Category
Marine Survey & Geotechnical
payments
Value Estimate
Major 3D Seismic Exploration
Project Status
Active Operations
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