Box corer
The sampling system can recover large volume sediment samples in any water depth that ships launch system can reach. Maximum volume of sample is 300 x 300 x 600 mm at full penetration. Small sample core can be taken from side windows in the corer before main sample is removed to sample tray. The system is constructed from stainless steel reduce contamination risk of sample.

The system operates by means of a mechanical trigger once the corer has imbedded itself in the sea bed. The corer is then recovered to the ship's deck using either an A frame winch and wire or a Hiab type crane and wire.

Box Corer
Box Corer Launch

Enquiries:- David Smith
Contact British Geological Survey Marine Operations & Engineering
2a Nivensknowe Road Loanhead Midlothian EH20 9AU