MCI to present new EchoPilot sonar at Seawork 2025
Marine Components International (MCI), a UK-based distributor of maritime products, is set to present the Daniamant EchoPilot FLS 3D – 30 Degrees at Seawork International 2025, taking place in Southampton’s Mayflower Park, on the UK south coast, from 10 to 12 June.
The forward-looking sonar system is designed for use on workboats and smaller commercial vessels operating in shallow or uncharted waters, including pilot boats, survey boats, crew transfer vessels, tugs and utility vessels.
The EchoPilot FLS 3D – 30 Degrees uses a single transducer to produce a 30-degree horizontal and 90-degree vertical scan. It has a forward detection range of up to 200 metres and a depth range of 100 metres. The system supports vessels between 29 and 60 feet in length.
A key feature is its Average Forward Depth (AFD) function, which calculates the average depth in front of the vessel. MCI says this provides broader situational awareness compared to conventional depth sounders, which only measure the depth directly beneath the hull.
MCI says the system achieves a depth-to-range ratio of 20:1, enabling it to detect underwater obstacles 100 metres ahead in just 5 metres of water depth. Display data is refreshed every 1 to 1.5 seconds, delivering real-time updates on seabed contours and potential hazards.
“Marine Components International is a global distributor for Daniamant, and we are excited to be able to show the EchoPilot FLS 3D – 30 Degrees, in what we believe is its first appearance in the UK,” says David Ellis, sales and marketing manager for MCI Ltd. “For workboats and smaller commercial vessels seeking advanced sonar capabilities without the higher price tag, the EchoPilot FLS 3D – 30 Degrees presents a compelling option.”
The system can be integrated with Raymarine Axiom and other third-party displays.
Live demonstrations of the product will be available on the Marine Components International stand (G12) during Seawork International 2025.
