General Oceans brings together specialist ocean technology brands with deep technical expertise, strong customer relationships and proven capability in demanding marine environments.
Across the Group, our companies work in underwater sensing, sonar imaging, side scan sonar, underwater robotics, intervention systems, ocean data collection and specialist engineering support. Each brand remains close to its customers and markets, while benefiting from the support, structure and shared expertise of the wider General Oceans Group.
Nortek
Nortek designs and manufactures acoustic instruments for measuring water movement, including ocean currents and waves. Its ADCP and DVL systems are used worldwide in ocean science, subsea navigation, offshore operations, defense, weather forecasting and marine energy applications.
Founded in Norway, Nortek has become a trusted name in ocean current and wave measurement. Its technology also supports the development of smaller, more scalable subsea vehicles and robotic platforms through compact navigation sensor packages designed for demanding underwater environments.
Tritech International Ltd.
Tritech International is a UK-based underwater technology company specialising in imaging sonar and ancillary equipment for ROVs and AUVs.
With more than 30 years of experience, Tritech serves customers across offshore energy, defense, marine construction and underwater inspection. Its Gemini range of multibeam imaging sonars is widely used for navigation, inspection and situational awareness in challenging subsea environments.
Klein Marine Systems
Klein Marine Systems is a US-based side scan sonar company with more than 50 years of experience in underwater imaging, security and surveillance.
Founded in 1968, Klein systems are used by navies, governments, port authorities, surveyors, offshore operators and research organisations worldwide. The brand is known for high-quality side scan sonar systems used in seabed mapping, mine countermeasures, underwater security and survey applications.
Reach Robotics
Reach Robotics develops advanced electric manipulator systems for remotely operated vehicles.
Based in Australia, Reach Robotics supports underwater intervention, inspection and manipulation tasks across defense, commercial and research applications. Its technology helps extend human capability into harsh underwater environments, enabling operators to carry out complex work remotely and safely.
Strategic Robotics Systems
Strategic Robotics Systems develops underwater vehicle systems for demanding defense and security missions.
The SRS FUSION system is used for explosive ordnance disposal, amphibious operations and other specialist underwater missions by Coast Guard units and defense forces. Its vehicle design combines field experience, intuitive control and expanding autonomy features to support operators in complex environments.
RS Aqua
RS Aqua is a UK-based provider of ocean science technology, supplying sensors and systems for monitoring marine environments.
With more than 40 years of experience, RS Aqua supports customers across ocean science, environmental monitoring, marine operations and research. The company provides specialist technical knowledge, product selection support and service for organisations working to understand and protect ocean environments.
MRV
MRV Systems provides vertically profiling vehicles for ocean observation and maritime domain awareness.
Based in the USA, MRV develops autonomous profiling floats designed for long-duration ocean data collection. Its vehicles can be deployed from ships and aircraft, providing high-resolution data for ocean research, environmental monitoring and operational awareness.
Internal capabilities
Alongside its brands, General Oceans includes specialist internal capabilities that support product development, software systems and technical progress across the Group.
These companies provide expertise that helps General Oceans brands strengthen their technology, collaborate more effectively and bring new capability to market.
Ocean Synaptics
Ocean Synaptics develops intelligent, secure and user-friendly software systems that power ocean technology across the General Oceans Group.
Echosonics
Echosonics is a specialist transducer research and development company based in Ulverston, UK.
The company develops advanced transducer technology for sonar, medical and non-destructive testing applications. As part of General Oceans, Echosonics supports the Group’s wider expertise in acoustic systems and underwater sensing.