A global underwater technology group.
General Oceans provides its brands with the support, structure and resources they need to grow, while helping each company benefit from the strength, scale and shared expertise of a larger group.
Across the Group, more than 370 employees work to develop, manufacture, sell and support advanced underwater technology for defense, ocean science and marine infrastructure. The Group’s technologies include ADCP and DVL instruments, imaging sonar, side scan sonar, hybrid ROV/AUV systems, electric manipulators, ocean observation platforms and more. Together, these capabilities help make complex ocean operations safer and more efficient. General Oceans companies serve customers in more than 65 countries and operate from 20 offices worldwide including Singapore, Sydney, Oslo and London.
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Nortek designs, develops and produces acoustic underwater sensors that are used to measure motion in our marine environment.
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For over 30 years Tritech have provided the subsea industry with robust, reliable solutions for the harshest environments and most difficult applications.
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Klein Marine Systems has been designing and producing advanced ultra-high resolution side scan sonars from their base in the USA for over 40 years. With integrated gap filler sonar and co-registered bathymetry, their sensors are ideal for high speed MCM and surveillance missions.
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Strategic Robotic Systems, Inc. was founded with the premise of developing the next generation in underwater robots by approaching the challenge from a fresh perspective. Their FUSION hybrid ROV is a market leader with Special Operations Forces and Coast Guards globally
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Reach Robotics develops advanced underwater intervention systems for portable ROVs. Their best-in-class robotic manipulators enable remote inspection and intervention applications for military, commercial and research sectors.
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RS Aqua help ocean scientists and engineers explore further and discover more by providing powerful technologies and unparalleled expertise. They believe that the best science and technology allow us to enjoy and benefit from this remarkable ecosystem safely and sustainably forever.
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MRV Systems provides a family of vertically profiling vehicles designed for a wide variety of ocean observation applications, from basic ocean research to maritime domain awareness.
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1996
Norway
1996
Formation of Nortek
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1999
USA
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2002
Netherlands
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2003
UK and China
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2008
France
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2016
Japan
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2019
Australia
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2021
Nortek becomes part of General Oceans and SRS acquired
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2022
Reach Robotics and Tritech acquired
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2023
Klein Marine Systems acquired
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2024
RS Aqua acquired
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2026
MRV acquired