Ocean Marine

What Ocean Marine does

Ocean Marine Industries Inc., founded in 1999 and headquartered in Chesapeake, Virginia, is a privately held distributor and integration partner for Sound Metrics Corporation's high-resolution underwater imaging sonar systems. The company does not manufacture the underlying hardware; instead, it resells, integrates, and supports the ARIS (Adaptive Resolution Imaging Sonar) family — including the ARIS Explorer 1200 and 1800 for fixed/ROV deployment and the ARIS Defender 3000 for diver-held operations — as well as legacy DIDSON dual-frequency sonars (now out of production) and accessories such as rotators and telephoto lens sets. The underlying technology is acoustic lens imaging developed at the University of Washington Applied Physics Lab, which converts acoustic returns into near-video-quality imagery that functions in turbid or zero-visibility water where optical cameras fail.

The company sells into five primary verticals: energy (oil and gas pipeline inspection, renewable energy, hydro-electric), defense and military (search and recovery, hull and berth inspection, UXO identification, harbor security), fisheries and marine biology (enumeration, habitat monitoring), security and law enforcement (evidence recovery, target identification), and commercial infrastructure (bridge and dam inspection). Documented customers include the US Air Force (CSAR Guardian Angel Teams), US Navy Second Fleet EOD, the Technical Support Working Group, the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force, the US Coast Guard, the US Army Corps of Engineers, DHS, Shell, Oceaneering, and Boskalis, alongside international shipments to Korea, Japan, the UK, and Italy.

Revenue mechanics are hardware-centric: Ocean Marine generates income through outright sale of sonar systems and accessories and through equipment rental, with pricing conducted via custom quotation under multi-year contract terms. Marketing is event-driven (participation in Seafuture and Oceans International trade shows via European partners) supplemented by direct sales through the company's website. Headcount is stated at 1–10 employees and no funding rounds, M&A activity, or ownership disclosures appear in the available record.

Name

Ocean Marine

Legal name

Ocean Marine Industries Inc.

Website

https://oceanmarineinc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Ocean Marine Industries is a Chesapeake, Virginia-based distributor and integration partner that resells Sound Metrics ARIS and DIDSON high-resolution underwater imaging sonar systems to defense, energy, fisheries, security, and commercial infrastructure customers in the United States and internationally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Underwater Imaging Sonar Equipment

NAICS

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

SIC

Search, Detection, Navagation, Guidance, Aeronautical Sys (3812), Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823)

akta.pro primary industry

Sonar, Undersea Sensors & Acoustic Detection Systems (IMABAGAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Underwater Hull Services (Diving, In-Water Cleaning, Propeller Polishing, Inspection) (TLAHAMAL)

Keywords

• Underwater imaging sonar
• Acoustic imaging systems
• Sonar distribution
• Marine inspection equipment
• Defense sonar systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Chesapeake

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Sonar Equipment Sales: Sale of imaging sonar systems including ARIS Explorer, ARIS Defender, and DIDSON products along with accessories like lens sets and rotators.
2. Equipment Rental: Rental services for sonar equipment to customers who need temporary access to underwater imaging technology.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Ocean Marine Industries Inc. distributes and integrates Sound Metrics' underwater imaging sonar systems, including the ARIS Explorer (1200, 1800, 3000), ARIS Defender 3000 diver-held sonar, and legacy DIDSON product lines, along with accessories such as rotators and telephoto lens sets. The company sells this hardware and rents equipment to defense, energy, fisheries, security, and commercial inspection customers, with additional integration support and complementary environmental sensors.

Product overview

Ocean Marine Industries is a specialized provider of high-resolution imaging sonar systems for underwater inspection, search and recovery, and security applications. The product portfolio centers on the ARIS (Adaptive Resolution Imaging Sonar) family, including the ARIS Explorer series (1200, 1800 models) for stationary deployments and the ARIS Defender series for diver-held operations. The company also supports legacy DIDSON sonar products (now out of production), along with accessories including rotators and telephoto lens sets. All systems provide near-video-quality acoustic imaging that enables operators to see through turbid or dark waters where optical methods fail. Ocean Marine serves defense, fisheries, energy, commercial infrastructure, and security sectors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ARIS Explorer: Line of imaging sonars including ARIS Explorer 1800, 1200 models delivering near-video-quality images for inspection and detection in turbid waters
• ARIS Defender
• ARIS Voyager
• DIDSON

Quantifiable outcome

• 2009 sales up 41%, 2010 sales up 52% - record demand driven by offshore energy projects and new applications
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability3 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Eurosportos srlminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 June 2023Italian distributor displaying ARIS Defender 3000 at Seafuture 2023 trade show in La Spezia, Italy. Acts as local representation for Ocean Marine products at European defense and maritime events.
• Sound Metrics CorporationcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 March 2010Sound Metrics is the manufacturer of ARIS and DIDSON sonar systems. Ocean Marine serves as a distributor and integration partner for Sound Metrics products, reselling and supporting their underwater imaging sonar technology to customers in government, defense, and commercial sectors.
• MacArtney GroupcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 March 2010MacArtney Group served as approved agents and suppliers of DIDSON sonar systems and handled the European launch of the ARIS sonar at Oceanology International 2010. They are European distributors for Sound Metrics products.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/oceanmarineinc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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