Midi Vibrocorer

Not all vessels have the capacity to deploy large sediment coring systems over the stern, so OSIL have developed a miniaturised version of their high power vibrocorer system for easy deployment from vessels of opportunity.

The system can  be operated as a standalone battery powered system (with sufficient power to run the vibrocorer continuously for ~4 hours), or can be powered from the vessel supply if available.

• For use in dense/compact sediments in up to 50m water depth.
• Easy to assemble system offering cores of 3m.
• Assemble dockside or on vessel with over stern or side deployment.
• Suitable for a wide range of vessel sizes .
• Vibrator motors engage once unit is on the sea floor to drive the core barrel into the bed.
• Cutting shoe and core catcher specifically designed to minimise sample disturbance.
• Unit designed for easy recovery to the vessel or deployment platform, and easy recovery of the core.
• System can be quickly and easily deployed, delivering a well defined core.
• Carbon steel construction.
• PVC core barrel liner.
• 60.5mm diameter sample.