iLab Marine

What iLab Marine does

iLab Marine is an Omani marine technology company that provides underwater inspection, environmental monitoring, and marine data services to enterprise and government clients. Founded in 2018 and headquartered at the Oman Center, Innovation Park in Al Seeb (Al Khoud), the company is led by co-founder and CEO Waleed Al Maawali alongside co-founders Ahmed Al Naabi and CTO Ibrahim Al Jahwari. It is backed by strategic investors Oman Technology Fund and Omantel, and has reported 200+ completed projects across 6 countries and 6 industry sectors.

The company's technology platform is anchored by two proprietary hardware systems: the Saber ROV — a remotely operated vehicle rated to 200m depth with high-resolution cameras, thrusters, and optional manipulator arms for underwater inspection and survey — and the Misbar USV, an unmanned surface vehicle for autonomous marine monitoring. These platforms are complemented by a broader sensor and instrumentation portfolio that includes the Cage Sensor (continuous water quality and dissolved oxygen monitoring for aquaculture), Deep Vision underwater cameras, sonar systems, bathymetry and seabed mapping systems, in-situ water quality sensors, hydrophone buoys, oceanographic sensors, and environment buoys with real-time data transmission. iLab Marine holds ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 certifications and was recognized in the Top 100 of the 2022 Entrepreneurship World Cup.

The business operates a hybrid revenue model: professional services dominate — including Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) studies, baseline surveys, Environmental Performance Reports, structured environmental monitoring programs, ROV inspection deployments, and accredited marine laboratory analysis — supplemented by usage-based equipment and sensor rental and a set of subscription technology plans. The go-to-market is enterprise field sales, with direct engagement of government ministries, port authorities, oil & gas operators, aquaculture companies, water utilities, and academic institutions. Named customers include Sohar Port, Oman's Environmental Authority, Ministry of Agriculture, SEZAD, Tasneef Emirates, Sultan Qaboos University, and Blue Waters. The company reports 50+ ports served, 30+ aquaculture farms monitored, 99.5% monitoring uptime, and a zero Lost Time Injury record in oil & gas operations.

Name

iLab Marine

Legal name

iLab Marine

Website

https://ilabmarine.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

iLab Marine is an Omani marine technology company that provides underwater inspection, environmental monitoring, and marine data services using proprietary ROV (Saber) and USV (Misbar) platforms, serving ports, aquaculture operators, government ministries, and oil & gas clients across 6 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Marine Robotics & Environmental Monitoring Services

NAICS

Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511), Environmental Consulting Services (541620), Support Activities for Water Transportation (4883)

SIC

Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731)

akta.pro primary industry

Marine Sensors, Instrumentation & IoT (Condition Monitoring) (IMAJAJAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Underwater Inspection, Maintenance & Repair (UWILD, Diving/ROV, In-water Cleaning) (IMAJAFAJ), Marine Surveying, Inspection & Claims (EDAOANAO)

Keywords

• Underwater inspection services
• Marine robotics solutions
• Environmental monitoring services
• Aquaculture sensor systems
• ROV USV platforms

Headquarters

HQ city

Muscat

HQ country

Oman

HQ region

Middle East

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Equipment & Sensor Rental: Rental of sampling and measurement equipment including water quality multi-parameter probes, marine sampling equipment, terrestrial survey equipment, noise meters, and more. Flexible daily rental rates with no upfront cost or calibration requirements. Rental duration ranges from 1 week to 6+ months.
2. Environmental Compliance & EIA Studies: Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) studies, baseline surveys, and Environmental Performance Reports (EPRs) for coastal projects, ports, aquaculture operators, and industrial facilities. Includes up to one-year post-project commitment for EIA and EPR services.
3. Environmental Monitoring Services: Continuous monitoring programs for marine ecology, coral reefs, water quality, and environmental indicators. Includes marine ecology monitoring, coral reef monitoring, and structured monitoring programs for regulatory compliance.
4. ROV Underwater Inspection Services: ROV deployment services including underwater infrastructure inspection, seabed mapping, coral reef surveys, pipeline surveys, and cathodic protection assessment. Uses Saber ROV platform capable of 200m depth.
5. Marine Laboratory Analysis: Laboratory analysis of water, sediment, and biological samples for chemistry, biology, and quality assurance for research and compliance purposes. Uses accredited methods with fast turnaround.
6. Technology Plans (SaaS): Subscription-based technology plans (Intro, Base, Pro, Enterprise tiers) providing access to core marine technology services. All plans include 24/7 support and a 30-day money-back guarantee.
7. Equipment Maintenance & Calibration: Maintenance and servicing of marine and environmental equipment, plus calibration services for sensors and instruments to ensure accuracy and regulatory compliance.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

iLab Marine provides marine robotics-based inspection, monitoring, and environmental compliance services. Its core offerings include the proprietary Saber ROV for underwater inspection, the Misbar USV for autonomous surface monitoring, and a suite of IoT sensors (Cage Sensor, water quality sensors, hydrophone buoys, environment buoys). The company delivers professional services including ROV-based underwater surveys, environmental impact assessments, marine lab analysis, and equipment rental for sectors such as ports, aquaculture, oil & gas, and government.

Product overview

iLab Marine offers a unified marine technology platform centered on two flagship products: the Saber ROV (Remotely Operated Vehicle) for underwater inspection and survey operations, and the Misbar USV (Unmanned Surface Vehicle) for autonomous surface monitoring. The platform is complemented by a suite of environmental monitoring technologies including the Cage Sensor, Deep Vision underwater cameras, Sonar Systems, Bathymetry & Seabed Mapping Systems, In-Situ Water Quality Sensors, Hydrophone Buoys, Oceanographic Sensors, and Motion Cameras & Acoustic Sensors. Beyond hardware, the company provides comprehensive services organized into six categories: Environment Compliance & Assessments (EIA studies, baseline surveys, environmental performance reports), Environmental Monitoring (monitoring programs, marine ecology monitoring, coral reef monitoring), Underwater & ROV Services (infrastructure inspection, search & rescue, archaeology, coral reef inspection and relocation), Equipment, Sensors & Customization (rental, maintenance, buoys, calibration, customized solutions), Marine Robots & Drone Services (Saber and Misbar operations), and Marine Lab Analysis. The ecosystem is designed to serve diverse sectors including ports and logistics, aquaculture and fisheries, environmental protection, water management, security and rescue, and oil and gas.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Saber: Flagship Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) for underwater inspection and survey operations, featuring precision engineering with high-resolution cameras, powerful thrusters, and optional manipulator arms.
• Misbar

Products and services

• Saber ROV
• Misbar USV Proprietary Unmanned Surface Vehicle (USV) for autonomous marine monitoring, deployed on aquaculture cages and coastal sites for long-term water quality monitoring, environmental data collection, and real-time sensing in hard-to-reach areas. Used by aquaculture, environmental, and defense clients.
• Cage Sensor Smart IoT sensor that measures basic water quality parameters (temperature, dissolved oxygen) for aquaculture farms and offshore cage farming, providing continuous multi-depth water quality monitoring and supporting long-term farm monitoring programs.
• Deep Vision Portable underwater camera system for monitoring fish behavior during feeding and supporting feeding decisions in fish farms. Used by aquaculture operators to optimize feeding and improve production.
• Sonar Systems Underwater acoustic imaging systems used for offshore sites, sonar scan surveys, seabed inspection, and underwater structure mapping. Used by port, oil & gas, and survey clients.
• Bathymetry & Seabed Mapping Systems Survey systems used to measure water depth and map the seabed for coastal areas, seabed mapping, and bathymetric surveys for coastal and port projects. Used by port authorities, dredging contractors, and government clients.
• In-Situ Water Quality Sensors On-site sensors installed in water bodies for continuous monitoring at aquaculture sites, environmental baseline, and compliance monitoring. Used by aquaculture operators, environmental agencies, and water utilities.
• Hydrophone Buoys Underwater microphones (hydrophones) for measuring marine noise at offshore projects and environmental compliance monitoring. Used by oil & gas, offshore energy, and environmental regulator clients.
• Oceanographic Sensors Sensors that measure ocean currents and wave conditions for oceanographic monitoring and long-term environmental monitoring programs. Used by research institutions, port authorities, and environmental agencies.
• Environment Buoys Environmental monitoring buoys for water quality and oceanographic data collection with real-time data transmission and remote deployment capabilities. Used by aquaculture farms, environmental agencies, and coastal monitoring programs.
• Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Studies Scientifically rigorous studies assessing the environmental impact for coastal projects as a regulatory requirement for construction approval, with a data-centric approach and up to one year commitment after EIA completion. Used by port authorities, industrial developers, and government agencies.
• Environmental Baseline Surveys Baseline surveys assessing existing environmental conditions before construction, covering water and soil quality, air quality, tides, currents, wave conditions, topography, seabed, bathymetric surveys, and marine and terrestrial ecology. Used by developers, port authorities, and government project sponsors.
• Environmental Performance Reports (EPRs) Environmental performance reporting compulsory with authorities, reviewing water and soil quality logs, air quality, noise levels, greenhouse emissions, water discharge, waste management, and disposal. Used by industrial facility operators and government regulators.
• Environmental Monitoring Program Structured monitoring programs to track environmental indicators and support long-term compliance with regulatory requirements for industrial facilities. Used by industrial operators, port authorities, and government agencies on a recurring basis.
• Marine Ecology Monitoring Comprehensive marine ecology monitoring including mangroves, coral reefs, turtles, plankton, biodiversity assessments, and habitat mapping using standardized methodologies. Used by environmental authorities, conservation groups, and academic researchers.
• Coral Reef Monitoring Dedicated coral reef health and biodiversity monitoring for conservation and project impact assessment with visual and ecological surveys. Used by environmental agencies, conservation organizations, and developers with coastal projects.
• Underwater Infrastructure Inspection Inspection of underwater structures, quays, and marine infrastructure using ROV technology for industrial terminals and offshore operations. Used by port authorities, oil & gas operators, and water utility companies.
• Underwater Search & Rescue Search and rescue support, evidence recovery, and emergency underwater operations using ROV and sonar systems for maritime authorities, emergency services, and insurance companies.
• Underwater Archaeology Marine archaeological surveys and documentation for heritage and development projects using non-destructive survey methodology. Used by cultural heritage authorities, developers, and research institutions.
• Coral Relocation Transplant corals from one site to another for marine construction projects, delivered with regional expertise and high success rates. Used by marine construction contractors, port developers, and environmental authorities.
• Equipment Rental Rental of sampling and measurement equipment including water quality multi-parameter probes, marine sampling equipment, terrestrial survey equipment, and noise meters with flexible daily rates and durations from 1 week to 6+ months. Used by environmental consultants, researchers, and project developers.
• Equipment Maintenance Maintenance and servicing of marine and environmental equipment, offered as scheduled and on-demand service to keep client operations running. Used by aquaculture operators, environmental agencies, and research institutions.
• Sensor Calibration Calibration services for sensors and instruments to ensure accuracy and compliance, with traceable calibration for monitoring programs. Used by industrial operators, aquaculture farms, and laboratories requiring regulatory-grade measurements.
• Customized Solutions Tailored equipment and workflow solutions for specific project or monitoring needs across any sector with unique requirements. Used by clients requiring bespoke monitoring configurations.
• Saber ROV Operations Service ROV Saber deployment service for underwater inspection and survey operations, delivered to ports, oil and gas, and aquaculture clients by iLab Marine's certified operators.
• Misbar USV Operations Service Misbar USV platform operations for marine and surface applications including survey and defense operations. Used by aquaculture, environmental monitoring, and government/security clients.
• Marine Lab Analysis Laboratory analysis of water, sediment, and biological samples including chemistry, biology, and quality assurance for research and compliance purposes, using accredited methods with fast turnaround. Used by environmental consultants, aquaculture operators, researchers, and government agencies.
• Technology Subscription Plans (Intro, Base, Pro, Enterprise) Subscription-based technology plans (Intro at $20/month, Base at $50/month, Pro at $100/month, Enterprise at $200/month) providing access to core marine technology services with 24/7 support and a 30-day money-back guarantee. Used by businesses and government clients seeking ongoing access to marine technology capabilities.

Quantifiable outcome

• 25% efficiency gain in Aquaculture & Fisheries sector
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature10 records

Scale indicators14 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Oceaneering International: Global subsea robotics and engineering firm with a large ROV fleet operating across oil & gas, ports, and inspection markets. Most directly comparable to iLab Marine's ROV inspection and underwater infrastructure services, but at much larger scale and broader geographic footprint.
• Fugro: Global geo-data specialist providing seabed mapping, subsea inspection, and environmental baseline surveys to oil & gas, ports, and offshore renewables. Overlaps with iLab Marine's bathymetry, ROV inspection, and environmental baseline service lines at much larger scale.
• Kongsberg Maritime: Marine technology division of Kongsberg Group producing marine sensors, automation, and subsea systems used across shipping, offshore, and oceanographic monitoring. Comparable to iLab Marine's marine sensors and IoT product portfolio but operating at global enterprise scale with a much broader product catalog.
• Subsea 7: Global subsea engineering, construction, and inspection services company serving offshore oil & gas and renewables. Comparable to iLab Marine's oil & gas inspection and seabed survey work, particularly the pipeline integrity and platform inspection use cases in their portfolio.

Direct peers

• Saab Seaeye: Manufacturer of electric ROVs and underwater robotic systems used globally for inspection, survey, and subsea intervention. Closest direct peer to iLab Marine's Saber ROV platform, with a similar focus on observation-class and inspection-class ROVs for ports, defense, and offshore applications.
• VideoRay: US-based manufacturer of portable, mission-capable ROVs widely used for underwater inspection, search & rescue, and security applications. Comparable to iLab Marine's Saber ROV in terms of product class and target use cases (port inspection, security, infrastructure assessment).
• Deep Trekker: Canadian ROV and USV manufacturer serving aquaculture, infrastructure inspection, search & rescue, and defense markets. Highly comparable to iLab Marine's full-stack approach of offering ROVs, USVs, and cage/buoy sensors — including dedicated aquaculture monitoring solutions that mirror the Misbar/Cage Sensor offering.
• AKVA Group: Norwegian aquaculture technology company providing sensors, cameras, feeding systems, and software for fish farms. Direct competitor in iLab Marine's aquaculture monitoring vertical, with the Cage Sensor and Deep Vision products mapping to AKVA's observability and fish behavior offerings.
• BlueRobotics: US-based marine robotics company producing affordable underwater ROVs, USVs, and oceanographic sensors widely used by researchers and small operators. Comparable to iLab Marine's sensor-and-platform approach at a smaller, more component-focused scale, particularly relevant to the environmental monitoring product lines.

Emerging players

• CSA Ocean Sciences (Continental Shelf Associates): Marine environmental consulting firm providing environmental impact assessments, baseline surveys, and marine ecology monitoring for offshore and coastal projects. Comparable to iLab Marine's EIA, EPR, and marine ecology monitoring service offerings, with similar regulatory-driven project economics.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks1 record

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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