DeepSea Power & Light

Name

DeepSea Power & Light

Legal name

DeepSea, Inc.

Website

https://deepsea.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1983

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Subsea Imaging Equipment

NAICS

Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511)

SIC

Optical Instruments & Lenses (3827)

akta.pro primary industry

Sonar, Undersea Sensors & Acoustic Detection Systems (IMABAGAD)

Keywords

• Subsea imaging equipment
• Underwater LED lighting
• Subsea cameras
• Pressure relief valves
• Marine battery systems

Headquarters

HQ city

San Diego

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hardware Sales (Cameras, Lights, Batteries, Relief Valves): Primary revenue from sale of subsea imaging and lighting equipment including cameras (SeaCam series), LED lights (SeaLite series), batteries (SeaBattery), pressure relief valves (SeaVent), lasers, and accessories. Products offered as QuickShip (pre-built, immediate delivery), Pre-Configured (built to order, 12-week lead time), and custom configurations.
2. Professional Services (Pressure Testing, Optical Measurement): DeepSea offers pressure testing services using in-house hydrostatic pressure chambers and optical measurement services using an integrating sphere for light output validation. Services require scheduling two weeks in advance.
3. Product Repair and RMA Services: Return Material Authorization (RMA) services for repair and replacement of products. Standard warranty covers goods for one year (electronic components for 90 days) from shipment date.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

DeepSea Power & Light designs, manufactures, and sells subsea imaging and lighting equipment including underwater cameras (SeaCam series), LED lights (SeaLite series), pressure-compensated batteries (SeaBattery), subsea lasers (SeaLaser), and pressure relief valves (SeaVent). Products are engineered for extreme underwater environments with depth ratings up to 11,000 meters (full ocean depth), and are offered through standardized QuickShip, Pre-Configured, and fully custom configurations.

Product overview

DeepSea Power & Light is a division of SeeScan Inc. offering a comprehensive portfolio of subsea imaging, lighting, power, and supporting technology products designed for the most demanding underwater environments. The product lineup centers on SeaCam subsea cameras (spanning machine vision, 4K UHD, HD, and analog models), SeaLite LED lighting (flagship LED SeaLite, SeaLite Sphere, and Nano SeaLite), SeaBattery pressure-compensated batteries, SeaLaser precision lasers, and SeaVent pressure relief valves, all supported by proprietary technologies including FleXlink video transmission, SeaSense control protocol, and Multiray dual-color LED technology. Products are engineered for depths from 2,000m to full ocean depth (11,000m), with configurations in anodized aluminum and titanium housings. The company also provides pressure testing and optical measurement services for subsea instrumentation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SeaCam: Product line of subsea cameras including HD, 4K, machine vision, and analog cameras.
• SeaLite
• SeaBattery
• SeaVent
• SeaLaser
• SmartHub
• SmartSight
• MxD
• FleXlink
• Multiray
• SeaSense

Products and services

• SmartSight MV100 Machine vision camera combining Sony Pregius global shutter sensors with GigE Vision modules for subsea autonomy, machine learning, and AI applications. Available in dome port (MV100-D) and flat port (MV100-F) configurations with depth ratings up to 11,000m.
• MxD SeaCam Broadcast-grade 4K UHD imaging system developed with MBARI. Features three 2/3-inch CMOS sensors, 15x optical zoom with 2x teleconverter, 12G-SDI fiber optic output, rated to 7,000m. Designed for real-time subsea exploration, research, and filmmaking.
• Optim SeaCam Premium 4K Ultra-High Definition camera with 15.5x optical zoom and extended zoom range. First 4K camera to dive to Challenger Deep in the Mariana Trench. Available in Fiber (OSC-2080-FO), Coax (OSC-2080-CX), and IP (OSC-2080-IP) variants with up to 11km depth rating.
• Vertex SeaCam Full HD camera with 10x optical zoom and proprietary corrector optics. Features 0.5 lux minimum faceplate illumination for impressive low-light performance. Supports fiber, coax, and FleXlink output with RS-232/RS-485 control via VISCA or SeaSense Protocol.
• HD Zoom SeaCam HD camera with 30x optical zoom for detailed inspections. Provides up to 1080p/60 video with 0.024 lux minimum illumination. Available in titanium (6,000m) or aluminum (2,000m) housings with coax or FleXlink video interface.
• HD Multi SeaCam Versatile HD camera highly configurable with six lens options (40 to 150 degree field of view) and standard SubConn connectors. Available in flat sapphire or glass dome port, HD-SDI or IP video formats, and up to 11km depth rating.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 11,000 meter depth rating available on cameras, lights, and batteries
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

AI capability4 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• Sony (Spinnaker SDK)coreTechnology or IntegrationSmartSight MV100 utilizes Sony Pregius global shutter sensors and integrates with Sony's Spinnaker Full SDK for camera control and configuration. Users need a Sony/Teledyne account to download the SDK.
• Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute (MBARI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDeepSea collaborated with MBARI to develop the MxD SeaCam, described as the ultimate storytelling camera designed to be a broadcast-grade 4K system. The collaboration produced a 4K-UHD camera with three 2/3 inch CMOS sensors, 15x optical zoom, and custom dome port corrector for near-zero distortion viewing.
• Falklands Maritime Heritage Trust / Endurance22 ExpeditionflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerDeepSea Optim 4K cameras mounted to AUV captured stunning footage of Shackleton's Endurance shipwreck at 3,000m depth in Antarctic waters. The 4K footage was critical for documenting and digitally preserving the wreck under the Antarctic Treaty.
• Ocean Exploration Trust / E/V NautilusflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerDeepSea MxD SeaCam was utilized in E/V Nautilus 2025 Cook Islands expedition. DeepSea equipment provides live streaming capability from ROV Little Hercules for public engagement in deep-sea exploration.
• Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerDeepSea developed ceramic flotation equipment for WHOI's Nereus hybrid ROV/AUV. Long-standing relationship including Alvin submersible integration since 1986 and adapted HMI technology for Mir-1 and Mir-2 submersibles for Titanic expeditions.
• National Geographic SocietyflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerNational Geographic documented the Endurance22 expedition discovery. DeepSea camera imagery featured in National Geographic content and publications, providing significant marketing visibility.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Kongsberg Maritime: Norwegian marine systems major with extensive subsea camera, lighting, sonar, and instrumentation offerings, integrated with its own ROV/AUV platforms. Directly comparable to DeepSea as a broader portfolio incumbent serving offshore energy, research, and defense subsea markets.
• VideoRay: Established US manufacturer of inspection-class ROVs used across defense, search and recovery, and infrastructure inspection. Comparable as both a potential integration partner and indirect competitor via bundled imaging/lighting on its own ROV platforms.
• Sonardyne: UK-based subsea sensing, positioning, and imaging specialist serving offshore energy, ocean science, and defense. Comparable to DeepSea in subsea instrumentation, though more weighted toward acoustic/positioning than optical imaging.
• Teledyne Marine: Marine instrumentation arm of Teledyne Technologies offering a broad portfolio of subsea imaging (Bowtech, FLIR), sonar, and acoustic products. Comparable as a much larger incumbent selling overlapping subsea cameras and lighting into the same ROV/AUV and oceanographic customer base.

Direct peers

• Outland Technology: US-based supplier of underwater video systems, lighting, and ROV components used by inspection, military, and scientific customers. Overlaps with DeepSea in subsea cameras and lighting for small-ROV and inspection-class applications.
• JW Fishers: US manufacturer of underwater cameras, lights, and sonar systems for search, inspection, and oceanographic applications. Comparable niche specialist addressing similar ROV/diver/inspection use cases, though typically with shallower depth ratings than DeepSea's full-ocean-depth line.
• Remote Ocean Systems (ROS): San Diego-based manufacturer of subsea cameras, LED lights, and pressure-rated housings for ROVs and harsh environments. Closest direct peer to DeepSea in product category, depth ratings, and customer base, competing head-to-head on subsea imaging and lighting.
• Sidus Solutions: California-based provider of subsea cameras, lighting, and laser products for offshore, defense, and scientific customers. Directly comparable in product category (subsea cameras and lights) and customer segments.
• 2G Robotics: Specialist in subsea laser line projectors and underwater imaging/photogrammetry systems for inspection and survey. Comparable as a niche subsea imaging/laser peer addressing similar ROV-based inspection and survey use cases.

Emerging players

• BlueRobotics: Low-cost underwater ROV component and subsea lighting/camera provider focused on hobbyist, academic, and small-ROV integrators. Comparable as an adjacent player addressing a shallower-depth, price-sensitive segment of the same broader market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/deepsea_pl
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCg9DG-24ffew829FNziz1Hg/videos
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/deepsea-power-&-light
• Facebookfacebook.com/deepsea.oceanographic

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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