Seismic Asia Pacific
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1959
- HeadquartersSalisbury, Australia
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
Seismic Asia Pacific firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Seismic Asia Pacific
- Legal name
- Seismic Asia Pacific Pty Ltd
- Website
- https://seismicapac.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1959
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Seismic Asia Pacific industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Marine Survey Equipment
- NAICS
- Ship Building and Repairing (336611), Geophysical Surveying and Mapping Services (541360), Ship and Boat Building (33661)
- SIC
- Ship & Boat Building & Repairing (3730), Services-Miscellaneous Equipment Rental & Leasing (7350), Oil & Gas Field Exploration Services (1382)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Seismic Survey & Geotechnical Offshore Vessel Construction (IMAJACAF)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Marine Outfitting & Interior Refurbishment (TLAKAKAL), Underwater Inspection, Maintenance & Repair (UWILD, Diving/ROV, In-water Cleaning) (IMAJAFAJ), Subsea Construction & IMR Vessel Newbuilds (CSV, DSV, ROV Support) (IMAJACAD)
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Where Seismic Asia Pacific is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Salisbury
- HQ country
- Australia
- HQ region
- Oceania
Offices4 records
Markets served
Seismic Asia Pacific business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Equipment Sales: Direct sales of hydrographic, oceanographic and geophysical equipment including multibeam echo sounders, side scan sonar systems, USVs, and associated sensors and software.
- Equipment Rentals: Rental services for survey equipment with pre-delivery inspections, setup, preparation, and post-hire condition reporting included.
- Technical Support and Services: Equipment integration, installation, training, servicing, and technical support for purchased or rental systems. Includes vessel integration, new builds, and full refit programs.
- Training and Education Services: Hands-on training and education support for hydrographic equipment operation and survey techniques, often in partnership with training institutions like IIC Technologies.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| One time/ perpetual license | Multi-year contract | Equipment Sales - Full Purchase |
| Usage-based | Pay-as-you-go | Equipment Rentals |
| Subscription | Annual | Service and Support Packages |
Go-to-market motion3 records
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels7 records
Seismic Asia Pacific product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Seismic Asia Pacific is the regional distributor and equipment integration specialist for hydrographic, oceanographic, and geophysical systems across Australia, Southeast Asia, and the Pacific. The company supplies, rents, integrates, installs, trains, and supports equipment from leading manufacturers including NORBIT Subsea (multibeam echo sounders), Ping DSP (3D side scan sonar), SubC Imaging (underwater cameras), AML Oceanographic (Moving Vessel Profilers), Maritime Robotics (Otter USV), and Kinemetrics (seismic/structural monitoring platforms), complemented by hydrographic software (HYPACK, CARIS, EIVA) and training services.
Product overview
Seismic Asia Pacific operates as a specialized distributor and integration partner for hydrographic, oceanographic, and geophysical technologies across Australia, Southeast Asia and the Pacific. The company's core offering centers on equipment supply, rentals, and comprehensive support services including integration, installation, training, and technical support. Their product portfolio is built around strategic partnerships with leading manufacturers: NORBIT Subsea multibeam echo sounders (WINGHEAD series including B59S, B57S, B44, B43, B41, and WBMS X), Ping DSP 3DSS sonar systems (iDX and DX configurations), Maritime Robotics Otter USV, SubC Imaging Rayfin underwater camera platform, AML Oceanographic Moving Vessel Profilers (AML-3 and MVP Roam), and Kinemetrics seismic monitoring platforms (Aspen, KMIBridge, KMIDam, KMI LNG, OasisPlus). Supporting software includes HYPACK Survey and DREDGEPACK, CARIS, and EIVA NaviSuite for data acquisition and processing. The company also distributes specialized equipment like RTSys acoustic monitoring buoys and the NORBIT Portus mounting pole, providing complete solutions for marine survey, construction, environmental monitoring, and seismic applications.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Hydrographic, Oceanographic and Geophysical Equipment Integration Services End-to-end equipment supply, integration, installation, training, servicing, and technical support for hydrographic, oceanographic and geophysical systems purchased or rented by customers in Australia, Southeast Asia and the Pacific. Includes vessel integration, new builds and full refit programs.
- Hydrographic and Oceanographic Equipment Rentals Rental of multibeam echo sounders, unmanned surface vehicles, and survey systems for project-based or short-term requirements, with pre- and post-hire inspection and condition reporting.
- Hydrographic Training and Education Services Hands-on training and education support for hydrographic equipment operation and survey techniques, often delivered in partnership with training institutions such as IIC Technologies' S-5B programme.
- NORBIT WINGHEAD i77h Multibeam Echo Sounder Ultra-high-resolution multibeam echo sounder with integrated INS and NTRIP client, designed for shallow and challenging waters; meets IHO Special Order, CHS Exclusive Order, and USACE New Work standards.
- NORBIT Winghead i80S Apogee Multibeam Echo Sounder High-end curved array multibeam echo sounder from the WINGHEAD Apogee family for high-resolution hydrographic surveying.
- NORBIT WINGHEAD B59S Multibeam Echo Sounder Long-range curved-array multibeam sonar for offshore and deep-water surveys up to 2,500m depth, with up to 2048 dynamically focused beams and advanced motion stabilization.
- NORBIT Winghead B43 Multibeam Echo Sounder Ultra-high resolution cylindrical curved-array multibeam system designed for rapid deployment on ROVs and AUVs, with wideband multibeam technology and low power consumption for battery-powered operations.
- NORBIT WBMS X Multibeam Sonar System Ultra-compact wideband multibeam sonar system with modular configuration, 200-700kHz frequency range, 0.2-275m depth range, active roll/pitch/yaw stabilization, and IP67 rating to 1500m depth.
- Ping DSP 3DSS-iDX-450 3D Side Scan Sonar Fully integrated 3D side scan sonar with built-in INS that simultaneously delivers 2D sidescan, 3D sidescan, and wide swath bathymetry in real time using CAATI technology.
- Ping DSP 3DSS-DX-450 3D Side Scan Sonar High-resolution 3D side scan sonar that connects to an external GNSS/IMU on vessels with existing navigation systems, providing real-time wide swath bathymetry coverage up to 14x altitude.
- SubC Imaging Rayfin Underwater Imaging Platform Unified underwater imaging platform for ROVs, drop systems and monitoring across Micro, Uplink, Coastal, Benthic, and Trench models, with integrated DVR+ recording and control software.
- Maritime Robotics Otter Unmanned Surface Vehicle Compact electric-powered unmanned surface vehicle for hydrographic surveys in lakes, rivers, canals and harbours, with up to 20-hour endurance at 2 knots and modular NORBIT and Ping DSP sonar payload options.
- AML Oceanographic AML-3 Moving Vessel Profiler Automated Moving Vessel Profiler that deploys and retrieves sensors without interrupting survey operations, enabling continuous water column data collection while the vessel is underway.
- AML Oceanographic MVP Roam Underway Profiling System Portable underway profiling system that delivers continuous sound velocity or CTD data without requiring a permanent MVP installation, suited to smaller vessels and agile operations.
- Kinemetrics Seismic and Structural Monitoring Platforms (Aspen, KMIBridge, KMIDam, KMI LNG, OasisPlus) Family of seismic and structural monitoring platforms for environmental/seismic monitoring, bridge management, dam management, LNG facility response, and earthquake business continuity, with event detection, performance threshold alerts, and post-event reporting.
- Kinemetrics Parametric Insurance Monitoring Solution Asset-level monitoring technology that triggers parametric insurance based on verified ground motion, structural response, and operational thresholds at specific facilities.
- NORBIT Carbon Fibre Portus Mounting Pole Lightweight 27kg carbon fibre mounting pole designed for seamless integration with NORBIT sonar systems, featuring collision kick-up for high-speed surveys up to 8 knots.
- RTSys RUBHY AI Passive Acoustic Monitoring Buoy Multi-purpose autonomous acoustic buoy platform with broadband hydrophones, onboard processing for real-time acoustic metrics (SPL, SEL, Leq), and machine-learning-based marine mammal vocalization classification.
- HYPACK SURVEY Hydrographic Survey Software Comprehensive hydrographic survey software for collecting, processing and visualizing single beam, multibeam, and side-scan sonar data in real time with tide and sound velocity corrections.
- HYPACK DREDGEPACK Dredging Operations Software Dredging operations monitoring software that provides real-time depth and positioning updates through area maps and colour-coded matrices, integrating single beam and multibeam survey data for dredging tool tracking.
Quantifiable outcome
- NORBIT WINGHEAD i77h achieves precise positional accuracies even in challenging shallow waters with depths less than 1.0m
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Companies that use Seismic Asia Pacific
Customer profileNamed customers7 records
Segments6 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
Seismic Asia Pacific technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration9 records
AI capability2 records
Feature5 records
Seismic Asia Pacific partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and standard.
- SubC ImagingcoreNew partnership announced January 2025 to expand underwater imaging solutions in Australia and Southeast Asia. SubC Imaging is a global leader in underwater imaging technology providing cameras, DVR systems, lights, and software including the Rayfin platform (Micro, Uplink, Coastal, Benthic, Trench models) and DVR+ recording software.
- NORBIT SubseacorePrimary equipment supplier and long-standing partner. Seismic Asia Pacific serves as regional representative for NORBIT multibeam echo sounders including WINGHEAD i80S Apogee, i77h, B59S, B57S, B44, B43, B41 models, WBMS X, and iLiDAR systems. Hosted successful WA User Conference together. NORBIT manufactures sensors in Norway with global sales support.
- KinemetricscoreExclusive representatives for Australia and New Zealand. Kinemetrics is a leading seismic and structural monitoring company founded in 1969, manufacturing sensors in Switzerland and designing systems in California. Products include Aspen, KMIBridge, KMIDam, KMI LNG, and OasisPlus platforms used for monitoring dams, bridges, LNG facilities, buildings, and critical infrastructure worldwide.
- AML OceanographiccoreRepresentatives for AML Oceanographic products including Moving Vessel Profilers (MVP) and AML-3 sound velocity profilers. MVP systems enable continuous water column data collection while vessel is underway, improving survey efficiency and data quality.
- Maritime RoboticsmajorPartnership for Otter USV (unmanned surface vehicle) distribution. The Otter is a compact, electric-powered USV for hydrographic surveys in lakes, rivers, canals, harbours with up to 20-hour endurance. Available for rent and sale through Seismic Asia Pacific.
- Ping DSPcoreTechnology partner for 3DSS (3D Side Scan Sonar) systems including 3DSS-iDX-450 and 3DSS-DX-450. Ping DSP's CAATI technology provides ultra-wide swath bathymetry, 2D sidescan imagery, and lidar-like 3D sidescan imagery simultaneously in real time.
- IIC TechnologiesmajorPartnership for hydrographic education and training. Seismic Asia Pacific supports IIC Technologies' S-5B hydrographic surveying training program. Collaborative efforts include supporting students with hands-on equipment training during courses, promoting industry awareness and developing new talent.
- HYPACKstandardSoftware partnership for hydrographic data acquisition and processing. HYPACK SURVEY supports single beam, multibeam, and side-scan sonar data collection with tide and sound velocity corrections.
- CARISstandardSoftware partnership for advanced hydrographic data processing and visualization.
- SBG SystemsmajorPartnership for Inertial Navigation Systems (INS). Hosted INS Mastery for Surveyors webinar together on July 31, 2025. SBG Systems provides GNSS/INS solutions integrated with NORBIT sonar systems.
Scale indicators4 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Seismic Asia Pacific competitors and assessment
Company assessmentEmerging players
- R2Sonic: R2Sonic is a focused multibeam echo sounder manufacturer whose compact, high-resolution sonars compete with NORBIT systems. As an alternative OEM in the same category, it represents both a potential addition to and a competitive threat against Seismic Asia Pacific's current portfolio.
- Maritime Robotics: Maritime Robotics is a Norwegian unmanned surface vehicle (USV) manufacturer whose Otter USV is distributed by Seismic Asia Pacific in APAC. As USV adoption grows, Maritime Robotics could expand its own regional presence, competing with the channel partner that currently represents it.
- SubC Imaging: SubC Imaging makes underwater cameras, DVRs, and lighting used on ROVs and subsea monitoring platforms. It is a current Seismic Asia Pacific partner (Rayfin platform), and its product line competes with alternative underwater imaging vendors also active in APAC.
Broad incumbents
- Teledyne Marine: Teledyne Marine owns RESON, Odom, CARIS, and other hydrographic brands, offering multibeam sonars, side scan, and processing software. Its broad portfolio and global scale make it a direct alternative to the multi-vendor stack that Seismic Asia Pacific assembles for APAC customers.
- Applanix (Trimble): Applanix, a Trimble brand, provides survey-grade inertial navigation and GNSS positioning systems for hydrographic and marine survey. Its POS MV and OEM solutions overlap with the INS offerings (SBG Systems) that Seismic Asia Pacific integrates with multibeam sonars.
- Kongsberg Maritime: Kongsberg Maritime is a global leader in hydrographic and oceanographic equipment, including multibeam echo sounders, subsea positioning, and autonomous USVs. It competes with the OEM brands that Seismic Asia Pacific represents and increasingly offers integrated solutions that could bypass regional distributors in APAC.
Direct peers
- EdgeTech: EdgeTech manufactures side scan sonars, sub-bottom profilers, and bathymetric systems used in hydrographic survey. Its product portfolio competes directly with Ping DSP and NORBIT equipment that Seismic Asia Pacific distributes across APAC.
- SBG Systems: SBG Systems manufactures GNSS/INS solutions for hydrographic survey, marine, and autonomous vehicles, and is a current Seismic Asia Pacific partner. As a growing INS competitor to Applanix, it serves similar customer workflows in APAC via its own distribution channels.
- Exail (formerly iXblue): Exail produces inertial navigation systems, multibeam sonars, and unmanned surface vehicles for hydrographic survey, directly overlapping Seismic Asia Pacific's NORBIT, SBG, and Maritime Robotics product lines. It is a comparable European-based technology provider with global channel reach into APAC.
Others
- NORBIT Subsea: NORBIT Subsea is Seismic Asia Pacific's primary OEM partner for multibeam echo sounders, but is included here because NORBIT sells globally and could at any time choose to bypass the regional distributor in APAC, making it both a critical partner and structural channel risk.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
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Seismic Asia Pacific social profiles
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Trust signalCompliance1 record
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Seismic Asia Pacific leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
Seismic Asia Pacific subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries2 records
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Funding rounds
Investors
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Frequently asked questions about Seismic Asia Pacific
What does Seismic Asia Pacific do?
Seismic Asia Pacific is the regional distributor and equipment integration specialist for hydrographic, oceanographic, and geophysical systems across Australia, Southeast Asia, and the Pacific. The company supplies, rents, integrates, installs, trains, and supports equipment from leading manufacturers including NORBIT Subsea (multibeam echo sounders), Ping DSP (3D side scan sonar), SubC Imaging (underwater cameras), AML Oceanographic (Moving Vessel Profilers), Maritime Robotics (Otter USV), and Kinemetrics (seismic/structural monitoring platforms), complemented by hydrographic software (HYPACK, CARIS, EIVA) and training services.
Is Seismic Asia Pacific a public or private company?
Seismic Asia Pacific is a private company. It is classified as family owned and is currently operating.
When was Seismic Asia Pacific founded?
Seismic Asia Pacific was founded in 1959. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Seismic Asia Pacific based?
Seismic Asia Pacific is headquartered in Salisbury, Australia, in the Oceania region.
How does Seismic Asia Pacific make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Equipment Sales are the primary driver. The others are equipment Rentals, technical Support and Services and training and Education Services.
Who are Seismic Asia Pacific's main competitors?
Emerging players on record are R2Sonic, Maritime Robotics and SubC Imaging. Broad incumbents are Teledyne Marine, Applanix (Trimble) and Kongsberg Maritime. Direct peers are EdgeTech, SBG Systems and Exail (formerly iXblue). NORBIT Subsea is listed as an others.
Does Seismic Asia Pacific have an API?
No public API is recorded for Seismic Asia Pacific.
What industry is Seismic Asia Pacific in?
Seismic Asia Pacific's product category is Marine Survey Equipment. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAJACAF, Seismic Survey & Geotechnical Offshore Vessel Construction, with a secondary code of TLAKAKAL, Marine Outfitting & Interior Refurbishment. Its NAICS code is 336611 and its SIC code is 3730.