Abstract: A modular seismic cable handling system contained in a knockdown intermodal freight container, the freight container configured for secure containment and shipment of the system, as well as being configured to open to a platform designed to engage the main deck of a marine vessel, providing, with cable handling equipment contained therein, a relatively portable, self contained seismic cable handling system, on a vessel which may not specifically be designed for such an activity. The present invention may include a large wheel mounted in the front of the vessel for retrieving seismic cable from the water, a horizontally mounted cable handler comprising an eight wheel cable puller for pulling the cable from the wheel, urging same to the main deck level of the vessel, the cable puller comprising four pairs of tires configured for frictional, rotational contact another along their outer surface, to frictionally grab and pull a seismic cable along a linear path.

Abstract: A marine seismic cable deployment and retrieval system for utilization in conjunction with a marine vessel. The present, searched for invention teaches a large wheel mounted in the front of the vessel for retrieving seismic cable from the water, and a horizontally mounted cable handler comprising an eight wheel cable puller for pulling the cable, the cable puller comprising four pairs of tires in frictional, rotational contact with one another along their outer surfaces configured to frictionally grab and pull a seismic cable along a linear path. A smaller rear cable puller further urges the cable to the rear of the vessel, and down into the main deck via a chute arrangement.

Abstract: A marine seismic cable deployment and retrieval system for utilization in conjunction with a marine vessel. The present, searched for invention teaches a large wheel mounted in the front of the vessel for retrieving seismic cable from the water, and a horizontally mounted cable handler comprising an eight wheel cable puller for pulling the cable, the cable puller comprising four pairs of tires in frictional, rotational contact with one another along their outer surfaces, configured to frictionally grab and pull a seismic cable along a linear path. A smaller rear cable puller further urges the cable to the rear of the vessel, and down into the main deck via a chute arrangement.