What Underwater Acoustics International does

Underwater Acoustics International L.L.C. (UAI) is a privately held, Louisiana-based underwater inspection services firm founded in 2017 and operating as a single-member LLC. The company provides specialized critical-infrastructure inspection services to owners and operators of marine structures, offshore installations, underwater pipelines, and submerged facilities. Its core offerings combine ROV-mounted 3D photogrammetry, 2D/3D scanning sonar, and hydrographic/LiDAR survey capabilities to generate high-resolution spatial models of subsea assets. Work output is consolidated through its proprietary MapAnalyst 3D software platform, which supports visualization, measurement, and longitudinal condition monitoring for defect identification (cracks, corrosion, marine growth) and predictive maintenance.

UAI operates a sales-led, enterprise-oriented go-to-market model with quote-based pricing, direct customer engagement via a 'Request a call' workflow and a dedicated client login portal (uai.mapprism.com), supported by a multi-channel digital presence (corporate website, blog, and active profiles on Facebook, X, Instagram, and LinkedIn). Recent demonstrated projects include a hydroelectric dam LiDAR imaging study using multibeam sonar. The company employs 251–500 people, has not disclosed any external funding, M&A activity, or formal partnerships, and is led by President Alan Day. Revenue is generated entirely through professional services engagements rather than recurring software licensing, and no certifications, patents, trademarks, or named customer logos are disclosed in available sources.

Name

Underwater Acoustics International

Legal name

Underwater Acoustics International L.L.C.

Website

https://uaisolutions.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Underwater Acoustics International provides ROV-based 3D photogrammetry, sonar, and LiDAR inspection services for owners and operators of critical underwater infrastructure. Its MapAnalyst 3D platform delivers visualization, defect detection, and longitudinal condition monitoring.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Underwater Infrastructure Inspection Services

NAICS

Ship Building and Repairing (336611), Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511)

SIC

Ship & Boat Building & Repairing (3730)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Underwater/Port Infrastructure Security (Dive Teams, Hull & Pier Inspections) (BPAKALAH), Nautical Safety, Navigation Aids & Hydrographic Services (TLAHAFAE)

Keywords

• Underwater infrastructure inspection
• ROV photogrammetry services
• Subsea sonar surveys
• Hydrographic LiDAR mapping
• 3D underwater mapping

Headquarters

HQ city

Lafayette

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Underwater Inspection Services: Professional underwater critical infrastructure inspection services using advanced ROV, sonar, and photogrammetry systems for 2D and 3D data collection. Services include hydrographic surveys, LiDAR surveys, and structural assessments for underwater infrastructure.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Underwater Acoustics International delivers professional underwater inspection and imaging services for critical marine infrastructure, using ROV-mounted 3D photogrammetry, scanning sonar, and hydrographic/LiDAR survey methods. Its proprietary MapAnalyst 3D platform processes the captured data into defect-grade inspection deliverables for owners of dams, ports, pipelines, offshore platforms, and submerged structures.

Product overview

Underwater Acoustics International (UAI) provides a portfolio of underwater inspection and mapping services centered around its MapAnalyst 3D platform. The company offers specialized services including ROV-based 3D photogrammetry, hydrographic and LiDAR surveys, and 2D/3D scanning sonar surveys. These services work together to enable comprehensive underwater critical infrastructure inspections, generating high-resolution 3D models for structural assessments, condition monitoring, and defect identification.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• MapAnalyst 3D: A 3D underwater mapping and analysis software platform referenced as a key product/service offering.

Products and services

• MapAnalyst 3D Proprietary software platform that ingests ROV-collected imagery and sonar data to produce high-resolution 3D models, measurements, and defect analyses of submerged structures for infrastructure owners and inspection engineers.
• ROV 3D Photogrammetry Services Field service deploying remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) outfitted with high-resolution cameras to capture overlapping imagery of submerged assets, which is processed into georeferenced 3D models for condition assessment. Used by operators of dams, reservoirs, ports, pipelines, and offshore installations.
• Hydrographic & LiDAR Survey Integrated hydrographic and bathymetric LiDAR survey service that maps shorelines, harbors, and submerged topography to support infrastructure planning, dredging, and asset management for marine and civil engineering clients.
• ROV 2D/3D Scanning Sonar Survey ROV-deployed 2D and 3D scanning sonar surveys that image submerged structures and seafloor conditions in low-visibility environments where optical photogrammetry is not feasible, delivering volumetric and geometric data for inspection clients.

Quantifiable outcome

• Comprehensive structural analysis identifies cracks, corrosion, marine growth, and other defects that traditional methods may overlook

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Recent moves3 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• DeepOcean: Provider of subsea inspection, maintenance, and repair (IMR) services using ROVs and autonomous underwater vehicles. Closely comparable to UAI's ROV photogrammetry and sonar inspection offering for underwater infrastructure.
• Helix Energy Solutions Group: Provider of subsea well intervention and inspection services, including ROV operations, to offshore operators. Comparable to UAI in ROV-based underwater inspection service delivery for energy and infrastructure clients.
• Subsea7: Subsea engineering, construction, and inspection contractor serving offshore energy and marine infrastructure markets. Comparable to UAI in underwater inspection service delivery and target customers (asset owners requiring ROV-based surveys).
• Oceaneering International: Global provider of ROV-based subsea inspection, intervention, and survey services to offshore energy and marine infrastructure operators. Directly comparable to UAI in core service line (ROV inspection) and customer base (offshore/underwater asset owners), but at vastly larger scale with vessel fleet and IMCA-certified crews.
• MMT Group: Hydrographic surveying and underwater inspection specialist acquired by Reach Subsea. Directly comparable to UAI in hydrographic survey, subsea inspection, and 3D mapping services for marine infrastructure.
• Fugro: Dutch multinational providing hydrographic survey, geotechnical, and subsea inspection services globally. Comparable to UAI through its hydrographic/LiDAR survey and underwater asset inspection offerings for marine infrastructure and offshore clients.

Broad incumbents

• Kongsberg Maritime: Major manufacturer of sonar, subsea positioning, and underwater imaging systems, with adjacent survey services. Comparable to UAI through the underlying sonar/sensor technology stack UAI deploys, though operates as a broad instrumentation incumbent rather than a niche inspection specialist.
• Teledyne Marine: Portfolio of underwater imaging, sonar, and sensor brands (including Teledyne RESON, BlueView, and Oceanscience) serving hydrographic and inspection markets. Comparable as the supplier of sonar/imaging technology UAI uses, and competes indirectly through integrated survey offerings.

Emerging players

• Sonardyne: Specialist in underwater acoustic positioning, imaging sonar, and inertial navigation for subsea inspection and survey markets. Comparable to UAI through the sonar-based subsea sensing technology deployed in underwater inspection workflows.
• Exail (formerly iXblue): Provider of high-end sonar, inertial navigation, and autonomous underwater systems for hydrographic and defense survey markets. Comparable to UAI through the acoustic/sonar technology overlap and shared underwater survey customer base.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/uaisolution
• Facebookfacebook.com/uaisolution
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/underwater-acoustics-international
• Instagraminstagram.com/uaisonarguys

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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