A Cardassian survey vessel was a starship utilized by the Cardassians for survey missions. These vessels could operate with a crew of six. During the Cardassian Occupation of Bajor, these survey vessels made stops all through the Bajoran system, looking for possible mining sites. In his escape from the Cardassians on Bajor in 2329, Mullibok stowed away on a Cardassian survey vessel. When they reached Jeraddo, Mullibok overpowered the crew and stole the provisions he needed to survive there. (DS9: "Progress")