Market Sectors

From shipping channels to inland rivers, navigable waterways are vital corridors for commerce, logistics, and energy. But beneath the surface, legacy infrastructure, submerged hazards, and undocumented pipelines pose serious risks to vessels, dredging operations, and marine construction. Surveying these environments is complex, especially where traditional sonar and/or magnetometers fall short. That’s why marine survey companies turn to SonDance Solutions for deeper, interference-free subsurface data that complements hydrographic mapping and improves safety in critical navigation zones. 

Why it matters: 

• Shipping Lane Safety: Undocumented or shallow pipelines and cables in busy waterways can lead to vessel strikes, ruptures, or costly delays. 

• Channel Maintenance & Dredging: Accurate subsurface data prevents accidental damage during dredging or marine excavation. 

• Critical Infrastructure Protection: Bridges, ports, and terminals rely on underwater infrastructure that must be accurately mapped and monitored. 

• Survey Accuracy & Depth Clarity: Traditional marine survey tools like sonar and magnetometers are limited in depth and resolution—especially near conductive materials or impenetrable substrates.

The Revelation Technology supports marine survey companies and dredging contractors with deep, passive, 3D subsurface mapping of conductive infrastructure. It’s a powerful complement to bathymetric and hydrographic surveys, helping teams: 

• Identify undocumented pipelines beneath waterways 

• Avoid utility strikes during dredging or maintenance 

• Map subsurface infrastructure with industry best-of-breed vertical accuracy 

• Enhance navigational safety for ports, rivers, and coastal corridors 

Whether integrated into a marine survey workflow or used independently, Revelation adds a critical layer of visibility that ensures safer, smarter operations across navigable waters.