Wavefield Inseis was a

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company trading between 2007 and 2009 that provided global marine geophysical services. By 2008 the company operated a total of six geophysical survey vessels, and could supply services in 2D, 3D, 4D, multi-azimuth, and wide-azimuth, with both exclusive and multi-client services. The company had its main offices in

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and

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, in addition to offices in

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, and

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. It was listed on the

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History

The firm was formed from the merger of two companies, Wavefield Geophysical, and InSeis. In December 2006, the company acquired 30% of Optoplan, an optical sensor provider. In October 2008, the company acquired the remaining shares. Wavefield was acquired by French seismic company

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in December 2008 and is now fully owned by them. The Wavefield name has ceased to exist except in holding companies / legal entity status.

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