FarSounder expands dealer network

FarSounder, the US manufacturer of 3D forward-looking sonar technology, has chosen NSSLGlobal to introduce its Argos product line to their defence, commercial and leisure clients. The forward-looking sonars are used for safe navigation and obstacle avoidance.

FarSounder’s technology is renowned in the cruise and leisure markets and is increasingly being adopted in both the Scientific/Exploration and Defence sectors, both of which are moving towards Unmanned Surface Vessels (USV), the company says.

“Vessels are often operating in more challenging environments such as higher latitudes where there may be ice, poorly chartered areas, or austere ports,” reads a statement.  “This unique patented technology paints a clear picture of what lies ahead underwater of the vessel, reducing the likelihood of collisions, which in turn prevents costly damage to property, the environment, and marine and human lives alike.”

NSSLGlobal says its customers will benefit from FarSounder’s technology, which claims to be the only product capable of generating a true, 3D image ahead of a vessel at navigationally significant ranges at each ping of the sonar. FarSounder’s most recent addition is the Argos 350 Forward Looking Sonar system for USVs and mid-sized vessels ranging from 18m-40m.

Paul Rutherford, engineering director of NSSLGlobal, says the company is excited to be working with FarSounder. “This Argos technology will transform how our customers navigate having a real-time underwater picture ahead of the vessel which makes seafaring far safer and more efficient,” he says.