Patent ID: 6504792
Filing Date: 2003-01-07
Classification: B63B,G01V

Abstract:
A system for deploying at least two seismic streamers behind a tow vessel movable in a selected course through water, comprising:a first cable having a first end attachable to a first seismic streamer and having a second end engaged with the vessel; a second cable having a first end attachable to a second seismic streamer and having a second end engaged with the vessel; a latch associated with said first cable; a tag line having a first end and having a second end connected with said second cable, wherein said tag line first end is slidable along said first cable until said tag line first end contacts said latch; and a diverter connected to said first cable first end for urging the first seismic streamer to a position offset from the vessel course and for maintaining tension in said tag line for controlling the distance between the first seismic streamer and the second seismic streamer.