Eason Diving & Marine Contractors, Inc.'s "SAMPSON" is a multi-functional 28' x 10' all welded aluminum survey/dive support vessel, custom built to our specifications by the William E. Munson Co., Inc.

    Powered by twin 200 HP outboards and trailerable, "SAMPSON" is ideal for conducting survey/support services and commercial diving operations both inshore and offshore.

    Eason Diving frequently uses "SAMPSON" to launch, locate and recover instrumentation in support of dredging operations for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, consulting firms and to support our diving operations.

    Designed to deploy divers and equipment safely and efficiently, "SAMPSON" is equipped with a dive door and ladder on each side. The fully enclosed all-weather cabin is ideal for monitoring the diving and/or survey operations out of the elements.

    "SAMPSON" is equipped with a port and starboard davit for deploying our Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV), Simrad MS-900 underwater color sonar imaging equipment, side scan sonar and other instrumentation from either side of the vessel.

    For conducting hydrographic surveying and under keel clearance surveys at piers and facilities, "SAMPSON" is outfitted with onboard Trimble NT 300D sub-meter GPS, Odom fathometer, interfaced to HYPACK Max and AutoCad software.

    With its drop down landing craft style bow ramp and ample, unobstructed deck space, equipment can be easily rolled in or out at boat ramps or shorelines. "SAMPSON" is also equipped with a tow post for deployment and recovery of oil boom in support of pollution response and training exercises.

    Operated by U.S. Coast Guard licensed Captains, "SAMPSON" is truly a multi-functional survey/support vessel and is available for supporting your needs.