BayweiSonar expands options for its M9 multibeam sonar
BayweiSonar has announced a significant upgrade to its flagship M9 Integrated multibeam sonar system. With immediate effect, the M9 is available with three new factory options: electronic beam tilt, water column data collection, and snippets collection.
All Baywei systems share a common technical foundation, featuring 512 fixed beams, a depth measuring range of 0.2-200m, a range resolution of 10mm and a pressure rating of 60m. The sonar technology is sourced from a leading Norwegian supplier. The company's integrated systems – the M1, M7 and M9 – utilize a Trimble/Applanix AP+ 18 GNSS/IMU.
The M9 is BayweiSonar's top-of-range system, offering 1.0 × 1.0 degrees of angular resolution. The base configuration collects bathymetry and sidescan data in s7k files. As announced at Oceanology International 2026, customers can now order three additional options: electronic beam tilt, water column data collection, and snippets collection.
The company has been supplying compact, easy-to-use, high-quality multibeam echosounders for five years, serving hydrographers and hydrospatial and geospatial professionals worldwide. The Baywei M-Series is currently deployed in more than 30 countries across five continents. The shallow water systems are designed for small crewed and uncrewed vessels, including rigid inflatable boats and USVs.
