Shipek Grabs

Shipek Grab

Vulcan Offshore have different types of seabed sampling equipment, one of these is a tried and tested Shipek grab, designed for taking un-disturbed samples of the seabed. 

Offshore

Shipek Grab

Applications: 


  • Marine and freshwater science
  • Geotechnical engineering


Features:


  • Collects relatively undisturbed, quantitative samples

  • Operates well in soft sediments where box corers or heavier devices may be less efficient

    • Provides a large enough sample area for combined physical and biological studies

    • Easy to set and deploy of a small crane or LARs
    • Spring loaded mechanical operation 
    • Comes with deck stand for easy recovery of the sample