Kongsberg launches shallow-water sonar security system

KONGSBERG, Norway, Aug. 25 (UPI) -- A rapidly deployed shallow-water sonar security system has been launched by Norway's Kongsberg Mesotech Ltd.

The system, the M3 MARSEC, is described as a turn-key product with multiple applications, including berth clearance, hull inspection, structure inspection, detection of unexploded ordinance and improvised explosive devices, and detection of divers.

"At the core of the M3 MARSEC is Mesotech's proven M3 MultiMode Multibeam Sonar," the company said. "The M3 Sonar is the only instrument in its price point that produces high-quality imaging records and 3D profiling data using the same sonar head."

Kongsberg said the M3 MARSEC is a plug-and-play system that can be set up by two people in under one hour by inexperienced users or in 15 minutes by experienced ones.

Additional details were not provided.