All launches are capable of acquiring singlebeam data.
Four launches are equipped with multibeam systems. The Hydrographic Surveys Division offers detailed information about different types of hydrographic surveying and data acquisition systems. This system is used in offshore areas with depths ranging from 40-2700 meters. All launches are equipped with a Knudsen 320M vertical-beam echo sounder system for acquisition of singlebeam water depths. This system is used to define near shore areas in depths ranging from 4-50 meters.