What Deep Ocean Engineering does

Deep Ocean Engineering, Inc. is a privately held, California-incorporated specialty manufacturer founded in 1984 and headquartered at 2261 Fortune Drive in San Jose (Silicon Valley). The company designs, builds, and tests Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROVs) and Unmanned Surface Vehicles (USVs) at its Silicon Valley facility, supplying integrated robotic solutions for harsh underwater environments. Its product portfolio spans inspection-class vehicles (Phantom T5, L6, FireFly, P-150), light work-class ROVs (Phantom X8 with 1,000m depth), portable high-performance units (Phantom S5), and USVs (Phantom H-1750 and I-1650), plus the Phantom FlyImager hybrid sonar/ROV system co-developed with EdgeTech. Core technology includes Tecnadyne 2.2 kW brushless magnetically-coupled thrusters, the NIS-300 digital control system, HD cameras with high-lumen LED lighting, and open-architecture sensor integration supporting sonar, GPS, INS, and DVL payloads. Specialized radiation-tolerant designs (no electronics in sub-unit) serve nuclear inspection at BWR and PWR facilities.

Name

Deep Ocean Engineering

Legal name

Deep Ocean Engineering, Inc.

Website

https://deepocean.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Underwater Robotic Vehicles (ROVs and USVs)

NAICS

Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511), Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (33451)

SIC

Misc Industrial & Commercial Machinery & Equipment (3590)

akta.pro primary industry

Unmanned Underwater Vehicle (UUV) & Autonomous Submersible Manufacturing (IMAJAOAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Maritime Unmanned Systems (USV/UUV) & Control Stations (IMABAKAJ)

Keywords

• Underwater robotic vehicles
• Remotely operated vehicles
• Unmanned surface vessels
• Underwater inspection systems
• Marine robotics

Headquarters

HQ city

San Jose

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. ROV and USV Hardware Sales: Sale of underwater robotic drones including Phantom X-Series, T-Series, L-Series, S-Series ROVs and H/I-Series USVs. Products range from compact inspection ROVs to light work-class vehicles
2. Aftermarket Support and Service: Field/customer support, spares/repairs, upgrades and technical support. Training of new and established customers. Many first-generation products from over 20 years ago are still in service
3. Accessories and Add-ons: Additional cameras, lights, sonars, navigational software, umbilicals, manipulators, and Launch and Recovery Systems available as options for their ROV platforms

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Deep Ocean Engineering designs, builds, and tests Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROVs) and Unmanned Surface Vehicles (USVs) at its Silicon Valley, California facility. The Phantom product line spans electric light work-class ROVs (X8), compact inspection ROVs (T5, L6, S5), radiation-tolerant nuclear inspection ROVs (FireFly, P-150), a law-enforcement variant (T5 Defender), and survey-oriented USVs (H-1750, I-1650), with optional sensor integrations (sonar, GPS, INS, DVL) and the FlyImager hybrid side-scan/ROV system. The company also provides aftermarket support, training, spares, and upgrades for the installed base of 600+ systems across 30+ countries.

Product overview

Deep Ocean Engineering manufactures a comprehensive portfolio of Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROVs) and Unmanned Surface Vehicles (USVs) designed, built, and tested at their Silicon Valley, California facility. The product line includes the Phantom X8 (electric light work-class ROV), Phantom T5 series (compact inspection ROVs), Phantom L6 (inspection-class ROV), Phantom S5 (portable high-performance ROV rated to 1,000m), Phantom FireFly and P-150 (specialized nuclear inspection ROVs), Phantom H-1750 and I-1650 (unmanned surface vessels for surveys), and the Phantom FlyImager (hybrid ROV/side scan sonar system). Products feature Tecnadyne brushless thrusters, HD camera systems, LED lighting, and integrate with various sensors including sonar systems, GPS, INS, and DVL for diverse underwater applications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Phantom X-Series: Electric light work-class ROV with robust deep sea maneuverability, featuring 6 vectored horizontal and 2 vertical thrusters.
• Phantom T-Series
• Phantom L-Series
• Phantom S-Series
• Phantom FireFly
• Phantom P-150
• Phantom H-1750
• Phantom I-1650
• FlyImager

Products and services

• Phantom X8 ROV An electric, light work-class ROV with six vectored horizontal and two vertical Tecnadyne brushless thrusters, HD cameras (1080p), and 30,000 lumens LED lighting. Designed for deep sea exploration and light intervention tasks at depths up to 1,000 meters for pipeline inspection, offshore wind farm maintenance, infrastructure repair, and survey research customers.
• Phantom T5 ROV A compact, rapid-deployment high-performance ROV with four vectored horizontal and one vertical Tecnadyne thruster, HD camera, 18,000 lumens LED lighting, and auto heading, depth, and trim functions. Designed for versatility and ease of maintenance across law enforcement, military, scientific, and general inspection applications.
• Phantom L6 ROV A powerful and maneuverable inspection-class ROV with four vectored horizontal and two vertical Tecnadyne thrusters, HD camera, LED lighting, depth rating up to 500 meters (800 meters optional), and open architecture for sensor integration including Blue View BV5000 sonar, Edge Tech USBL, and 881A sonar.
• Phantom T5 Defender ROV A specialized T5 variant designed for law enforcement applications, equipped with a patent-pending electrically-initiated Disrupter for breaking up underwater obstructions, navigation software, INS, DVL, GPS, and imaging sonar (including Gemini Sonar) integration.
• Phantom S5 ROV A portable, high-performance ROV with six or eight magnetically-coupled brushless Tecnadyne thrusters, configurable for aggressive lift capabilities at depths up to 1,000 meters, with 30,000 lumens LED lighting and an open frame design for third-party sensor integrations.
• Phantom FireFly ROV A small, portable ROV designed for nuclear applications with no electronics in the sub-unit for reliability in high radiation areas. Primary use is steam dryer visual exams and BWR bottom of vessel examinations. Operates with the NIS-300 Control System.
• Phantom P-150 ROV A portable, stable ROV designed for PWR visual exams, NDT support, and FME identification/retrieval. Features analog configuration for easy fault detection, no electronics in sub-unit for radiation tolerance, and plug-and-play integration. Operates with the NIS-300 Control System.
• Phantom H-1750 USV A 1.75-meter remotely controlled, battery-powered catamaran-style unmanned surface vessel for measurements of currents, bathymetry, discharge, and surveys. Features aluminum hulls, easy disassembly, and a real-time forward-looking HD camera.
• Phantom I-1650 USV A 1.65-meter remotely controlled, battery-powered unmanned surface vessel with an integrated moon pool for sensor integrations including ADCP and GPS. Designed for bathymetry, water quality surveys, and scientific research with carbon fiber or aluminum chassis options.
• Phantom FlyImager

Quantifiable outcome

• 600+ ROV systems deployed in over 30 countries worldwide
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles7 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration11 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• EdgeTechcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 March 2016Co-developed the Phantom FlyImager hybrid system combining EdgeTech's 4125 side scan sonar with Deep Ocean Engineering's Phantom T5 ROV. The system functions as both a towfish for long-range acoustic imaging and a free-flying ROV for close-up optical imaging.
• TecnadynecoreTechnology or IntegrationPrimary thruster supplier providing 2.2 kW Tecnadyne brushless magnetically-coupled thrusters for Phantom X-Series and other ROV models. Thrusters provide the propulsion system across the product line.
• Advanced Marine Pte LtdcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized sales agent covering Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand, and Vietnam markets.
• OceanTechcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized sales agent for South Korea market, providing local sales and support for Deep Ocean Engineering products.
• Greysam Industrial ServicescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVice President Mark Foxworth serves as authorized US sales representative for Deep Ocean Engineering products.
• Gardner Technologies Inc. (GTI)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized sales agent covering Mid-Atlantic US region including D.C., Delaware, Maryland, North Carolina, Virginia, New Jersey, Eastern PA, New York, Alabama, Georgia, Florida, and South Carolina.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Saab Seaeye: Saab's underwater robotics division manufactures electric and hydraulic work-class and inspection-class ROVs (Falcon, Tiger, Sabertooth) used across defense, oil & gas, and scientific markets — a direct competitor to DOE's Phantom line in the electric inspection-class segment.
• VideoRay: VideoRay designs and sells portable, mission-grade ROVs widely used by navies, law enforcement, and infrastructure inspectors, directly competing with DOE's Phantom T5 and T5 Defender in the compact inspection-class category.
• Deep Trekker: Deep Trekker produces battery-powered, portable ROVs and USVs for inspection, search & recovery, and aquaculture — overlapping with DOE's compact T-series and USV offerings in similar end markets.
• ECA Group: ECA Group manufactures unmanned maritime systems including ROVs, AUVs, and USVs for defense, homeland security, and hydrography — a direct peer in naval/EOD and unmanned surface/underwater vehicle markets where DOE's T5 Defender competes.
• BlueRobotics: BlueRobotics builds low-cost, open-source underwater vehicles and components, competing with DOE at the lower-cost end of the small-portable ROV market for scientific, educational, and entry-level commercial customers.

Broad incumbents

• Oceaneering International: Oceaneering is a large, publicly traded subsea robotics and engineering services provider offering work-class ROVs and intervention tooling, competing with DOE primarily in oil & gas and broader offshore inspection where scale and crewed-service bundles matter.
• Kongsberg Maritime: Kongsberg Maritime supplies HUGIN AUVs, underwater positioning, sonar, and integrated subsea systems, providing a broader portfolio that overlaps with DOE's open-architecture ROV platform and USV integration capabilities.
• Teledyne Marine: Teledyne Marine is a portfolio of underwater imaging, sonar, and vehicle brands (including Teledyne SeaBotix and RESON) that competes with DOE across small ROVs, sonars, and integrated subsea sensors used by scientific and defense customers.

Emerging players

• iXblue (Exail): Exail (formerly iXblue) provides AUVs (DriX), inertial navigation, and sonar solutions that intersect with DOE's ROV/USV platform in navigation, positioning, and hydrographic survey applications.
• Sublue: Sublue develops underwater drones and personal water mobility products with overlapping technology (thrusters, control systems) and adjacent consumer/professional use cases, an emerging peer with partial overlap to DOE's small-ROV segment.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/deep_ocean_inc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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