Support Equipment

Deep-water multibeam sounding system

Also known as

deep-water multibeam echosounder
deep-water multibeam sonar system

Deep-water multibeam sounding system is a Chinese hydrographic survey sensor class for full-ocean-depth seabed mapping. Domestic research reporting credits the program to a Chinese Academy of Sciences-led team, and Haixun 08 carries one in a GONDOLA structure alongside medium- and shallow-water multibeam systems.

Deep-water multibeam sounding system, Hydrographic survey system, Support Equipment

Image source: China Society: Haixun 08 survey equipment

Profile / Specs

Profile

Origin: China
Built by: Chinese Academy of Sciences-led domestic project team
Type: Hydrographic survey system

survey sonar sensor maritime

Specifications

Documented shipboard depth: Up to 10,000 m
Prototype acceptance depth: 11,000 m
Mounting: GONDOLA hull structure
Survey role: Full-ocean-area bathymetric surveying
Companion systems: Medium-water and shallow-water multibeam sounding systems

Carrier Vessel

Haixun 08 carries the system in a GONDOLA structure for full-ocean-area surveying.

Carrier

Carrier type

Carriage evidence

Haixun 08, Hydrographic survey and patrol ship, Naval Systems

Hydrographic survey vessel

The China Society article says Haixun 08 uses a GONDOLA structure to carry a deep-water multibeam sounding system for full-ocean-area surveying.

Sources: China Society: Haixun 08 survey equipment

Service And Conflict Use

Service History

In service: Installed aboard Haixun 08 for full-ocean-area hydrographic survey work.

Media

Deep-water multibeam sounding system Images

Deep-water multibeam sounding system, Hydrographic survey system, Support Equipment - view 1 — Source: China Society: Haixun 08 survey equipment

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Sources

China Society: Haixun 08 survey equipmentPublisher: China Society | Note: Supports Haixun 08 carrying a deep-water multibeam sounding system in a GONDOLA structure, the 10,000 m survey capability, and image provenance for the article photos used on this page. | Accessed: 2026-06-27 MOST: Deep-water multibeam system acceptancePublisher: Ministry of Science and Technology of the People's Republic of China | Note: Supports the Chinese domestic development context, the project-team background, and the reported 11,000 m prototype capability for the deep-water multibeam system class. | Accessed: 2026-06-27