The DB2200 is a robust 2200mm diameter data buoy platform engineered for demanding offshore and long-duration monitoring programmes. With its large hull volume, excellent stability, and expanded moon pool, the DB2200 supports heavier payloads, multiple sensors, and higher-power installations where reliability and endurance are essential.
Build within the proven Gannet buoy family, the platform features a modular design and a reinforced central steel core that securely connects the lifting and mooring eyes, giving exceptional strength and consistent performance in exposed marine environments.
Features & Benefits
✔ Heavy-Duty Marine Construction
Manufactured from UV-stabilised, virgin polyethylene, the DB2200 is designed to withstand long-term offshore exposure, impact forces, and challenging marine conditions.
✔ Three Daymark Options
Available with one polyethylene or two aluminium daymark configurations, providing flexibility for different environmental loads, visibility requirements, and project specifications.
✔ Large Central Moon Pool (Ø390mm)
A winder moon pool accommodates larger or more complex sensor packages, including ADCPs, hydroacoustic systems, multiparameter probes, and specialised instrumentation.
✔ Ready for Solar Panel Mounting
The daymark tower supports customer-installed solar panels suitable for powering external batteries, telemetry units, and high-demand monitoring equipment.
✔ High Stability and Payload Capacity
With its substantial buoyancy and increased draft, the DB2200 is ideal for deployments involving heavier electronics, multi-sensor arrays, or elevated power requirements.
✔ Sustainable Materials
All JFC Marine Buoys are produced using 100% recyclable materials.
✔ Optional Foam Filling
Foam-filled variants provide additional impact resistance, buoyancy retention, and structural security in harsh offshore environments.
Certification
✅ ISO 9001:2015 ISO 14001 Certified
Manufactured under an accredited quality management system.
✅ IALA Membership
JFC Marine is an active member of the International Association of Marine Aids to Navigation and Lighthouse Authorities.
✅ IALA-Compliant Manufacturing
Platforms can be supplied with IALA-compliant colours, top marks, and lantern compatibility to suit project requirements.
Specifications
Description: Ø2200mm Gannet Data Buoy Platform
Diameter: 2200mm
Nominal Focal Height: 2850mm
Overall Height: 5400mm
Nominal Draft: 1300mm
Weight: 2000kg
Lifting Eyes: 2
Mooring Eyes: 2
Colours: In accordance with the IALA Maritime Buoyage System
Life Expectancy: Up to 20 years
Lantern Compatibility: Compatible with a wide range of IALA marine lanterns as required
Applications
The DB2200 is ideally suited for:
- Offshore metocean studies
- Long-term environmental monitoring
- Multi-instrument deployments
- High-power telemetry systems
- Research and industry monitoring stations
Its combination of size, stability, and payload capability makes it a preferred choice for demanding open-water installations.