EK Geotechnical Survey LLC (EKGS), a joint venture between "K" Line Wind Service (KWS) and EGS Survey Pte. Ltd. (EGS), recently held an unveiling event for their new marine geotechnical survey vessel, EK HAYATE, at Hiroshima Port in the last week of November.
Unveiling of Geo-Survey Vessel EK HAYATE
EK Geotechnical Survey LLC (EKGS), a joint venture between "K" Line Wind Service (KWS) and EGS Survey Pte. Ltd. (EGS), recently held an unveiling event for their new marine geotechnical survey vessel, EK HAYATE, at Hiroshima Port in the last week of November. The event was attended by around 120 visitors, mostly from sectors such as offshore wind power generation, carbon capture and storage (CCS), and marine infrastructure construction.
About EK HAYATE
EK HAYATE is a Japanese-owned vessel that is designed for geotechnical surveys, which help identify the best areas for offshore wind power and assist in planning the layout of offshore facilities. The vessel is currently based in Hiroshima and is available for geotechnical survey projects in 2025. It features a twin tower drilling system, which has been proven effective in previous operations with its sister ship, making it reliable for deck and vessel compatibility.
The vessel offers services such as sampling, in-situ testing, and laboratory tests, with stable station-holding capabilities to ensure efficient surveys.
Vessel Specifications:
Length Overall: 78 meters Beam: 17 meters Draft: 6.3 meters Deck Area: 750㎡ Total Berths: 50 people (including crew) Flag: Japanese Class: NK (Class NK certification) Home Port: Kure (Hiroshima)
In addition to EK HAYATE, EKGS will continue to provide high-quality marine survey services using vessels from both "K" LINE Group and EGS Group to meet the growing demand in the offshore industry.
