FarSounder Sonar on New Expedition Ships

The Germany-based luxury-cruise operator Hapag-Lloyd Cruises is including FarSounder-1000s on its two new expedition class of ships. FarSounder is contracted to provide its longest-range 3D forward-looking sonar – the FarSounder-1000 – to these ships to provide real-time data on what is ahead as the ships explore. The vessels and passengers will enjoy a heightened level of security when travelling into unknown waters.

The two sibling ships – HANSEATIC inspiration and HANSEATIC nature – are set to sail the Arctic in the summer (northern hemisphere) and taking expeditions into the Antarctic in the winter (northern hemisphere). In addition, both ships will spend time exploring some more unconventional destinations including the Amazon, the Chilean fjords, the Azores and Cape Verde.

Due to such travels, it's important to have a keen awareness of what is in front of the ship underwater to ensure the safety of the ship. With a FarSounder-1000, they will be able to manoeuvre through the water and see hazards as they approach including icebergs and coral reefs.