C-Tecnics

Commercial Diving Equipmentc-tecnics.com

C-Tecnics is an Aberdeen, Scotland-based designer and manufacturer of subsea imaging, video recording, and diver communication systems serving offshore energy, marine science, defence, and ROV operations worldwide under ISO 9001:2015 certification.

Company typePrivate
Founded2005
HeadquartersAberdeen, United States
Headcount11–50
GTM typeB2B
OfferingHardware or Manufacturing

What C-Tecnics does

C-Tecnics is a privately-held designer and manufacturer of engineered subsea imaging, video recording, and diver communication systems, headquartered in Aberdeen, Scotland. The company operates under ISO 9001:2015 quality management certification from a manufacturing facility in Bucksburn, Aberdeen, and has been specialised in underwater imaging technology for over two decades. The product portfolio spans underwater cameras (CT3012, CT3015, CT3027, CT3031 series), high-output LED lighting and laser systems with depth ratings up to 6,000 metres, the C-Vision family of surface video systems (CV1000, CV2, CV2/ENC, CVIP, CVN, C-Vision 4R), diver communications equipment (C-Phone, E-Phone, AGA series, Bagpipe), depth monitoring devices, and complementary diving accessories including the CE-marked JOK Diver Recovery Harness.

The company serves four primary end markets — offshore energy, marine science, defence, and ROV operations — distributing internationally through a network spanning 14 or more countries (UK, Norway, USA, Canada, Australia, Netherlands, Germany, France, Denmark, Italy, Brazil, India, Singapore, UAE) supplemented by direct quote-based sales. Notable technical capabilities include AES-256 file encryption in the CV2/ENC system (NATO approved under NSN 5895-99-844-9420), rugged portable integrated PC-based video units, IP-based multi-camera configurations supporting up to eight channels, and equipment rated to 6,000 metres water depth. Pricing is quote-based with bespoke configurations, and the company supports multi-year contracts alongside short-term equipment rental.

Revenue is generated primarily through hardware sales of subsea electronics, diving equipment, and short-term equipment rentals. The company maintains a small headcount (11-50 employees), operates as a UK private limited company (SC303904), and discloses no external funding or audited financials, consistent with an established, self-funded niche industrial business model.

C-Tecnics firmographics

Firmographics

Name: C-Tecnics
Legal name: C-Tecnics Limited
Website: https://c-tecnics.com
Company type: Private
Founded year: 2005
Operating status: Operating
Headcount range: 11–50 employees
Short description: C-Tecnics is an Aberdeen, Scotland-based designer and manufacturer of subsea imaging, video recording, and diver communication systems serving offshore energy, marine science, defence, and ROV operations worldwide under ISO 9001:2015 certification.
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C-Tecnics industry classification

Industry

Product category: Commercial Diving Equipment
NAICS: Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511), Audio and Video Equipment Manufacturing (33431)
SIC: Optical Instruments & Lenses (3827), Communications Equipment, Nec (3669), Photographic Equipment & Supplies (3861)
akta.pro primary industry: Submarine Navigation, Periscope/Optronics & Communications Manufacturing (IMAJAOAJ)
akta.pro secondary industries: Life-Saving Appliances & Safety Equipment (Davit Systems, Lifeboats, Firefighting) (IMAJAIAG), Naval Sensors & Sonar Systems (IMABAKAD)

Keywords

Commercial diving equipment
Subsea imaging systems
Underwater cameras
Diver communications
Subsea electronics

Where C-Tecnics is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city: Aberdeen
HQ country: United States
HQ region: North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

C-Tecnics business model

Business model

GTM type: B2B
Offering type: Hardware or Manufacturing
Cost components: Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

Subsea Electronics Sales: Design and manufacture of underwater cameras, LED lights, video systems, and diver communication equipment sold as standalone products or complete systems
Rental Equipment: Equipment rental services for short-term operational requirements, including video systems and accessories
Diving Equipment: Commercial diving equipment including hyperbaric equipment, connectors, cables, personal and recovery equipment

Pricing tiers

Model	Billing	Price
Other	Multi-year contract	Custom quotation-based pricing

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

C-Tecnics product offering

Product offering

Core offering

C-Tecnics designs and manufactures subsea imaging, video recording, and diver communication systems for commercial diving operations. The company produces underwater cameras, LED lighting, surface video systems, through-water diver communications, depth monitoring equipment, and ancillary diving gear. Its products are rated for depths up to 6000 metres and serve offshore energy, marine science, defence, and ROV operations customers.

Product overview

C-Tecnics is a designer and manufacturer of engineered subsea imaging, video recording, and diver communication systems. Their product portfolio consists of multiple distinct product lines spanning underwater cameras (CT3012, CT3015, CT3027 series, CT3031), LED lighting and laser systems (CT4005-4019 series), surface video systems (C-Vision family including CV1000, CV2, CV2/ENC, CVIP, CVN, C-Vision R, C-Vision 4R), diver communications equipment (C-Phone, E-Phone, AGA, Bagpipe series), depth monitoring, diving accessories (mounting brackets, pistol grips, cables, power supplies), and safety equipment (JOK Diver Recovery Harness, CT4008 C-Torch). The C-Vision video systems range from portable single-channel units (CV1000/CV2) to multi-channel encrypted (CV2/ENC with AES-256, NATO approved) and IP-based (CVIP, CVN) configurations. Products are designed for commercial diving, marine science, defence, ROV operations, survey, and rental applications, with equipment certified to operate at depths up to 6000m. The company operates under ISO 9001:2015 quality management certification.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

Underwater Camera Systems Pressure-rated underwater cameras for divers and ROVs, providing real-time video capture during commercial diving, inspection, and marine science operations at depths up to 6000 metres.
Subsea LED Lighting Systems Underwater illumination systems designed to provide low-light visibility for divers, ROVs, and underwater video capture in deep and turbid water conditions.
Diver Communications Systems Through-water communication systems enabling voice and/or data links between divers and surface support teams during commercial and military diving operations.
Surface Video Systems Surface-based video monitoring and recording equipment that receives and displays feeds from underwater cameras, supporting topside dive supervision and post-dive review.
Depth Monitoring Systems Depth and pressure instrumentation used to monitor diver depth and dive profile during underwater operations, supporting safety and decompression management.
Commercial Diving Equipment & Accessories Ancillary diving hardware and accessories that complement C-Tecnics' imaging and communications line for commercial diving deployments.

Quantifiable outcome

Depth rating up to 6,000m for LED lighting products
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Companies that use C-Tecnics

Customer profile

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

C-Tecnics technology and API

Technology

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API: No
API docs
API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

C-Tecnics partnerships and signals

Strategic signal

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

C-Tecnics competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Direct peers

Subsea Tech: France-based manufacturer of underwater imaging systems, diver-held cameras, and ROV observation equipment for inspection and security applications. Closely comparable niche focus on subsea video, lighting, and diver video communication, serving similar commercial diving and security customers.
BlueRobotics: Manufacturer of low-cost underwater cameras, lights, thrusters, and ROV components for inspection and research use. Compares on underwater cameras, LED lights, and integrated diving/ROV accessories, with overlap in marine science and small ROV customers.
Deep Trekker: Manufacturer of inspection ROVs with integrated cameras and lighting for underwater surveys. Comparable on subsea video and lighting deployed via ROV for inspection, search & recovery, and commercial diving support markets.
Tritech International: UK-based subsea imaging, sonar, and acoustic sensor manufacturer serving ROV and diver operations. Comparable on subsea video/lighting for ROVs and diver surveys, with overlap in commercial diving and offshore energy inspection use cases.
Shark Marine Technologies: Canadian manufacturer of underwater cameras, lighting, diver delivery systems, and ROVs. Comparable mid-sized competitor focused on diver-held imaging, lights, and integrated subsea inspection platforms.
Imenco: Norway-based specialist in subsea CCTV cameras, lighting, and laser systems for ROV and diver operations. Direct competitor in the underwater camera and lighting categories with a similar product-level focus on subsea inspection and aquaculture/security markets.

Broad incumbents

Sonardyne: UK-based subsea technology firm with positioning, communications, and imaging systems for offshore and defence applications. Comparable on subsea communications and instrumentation, with broader positioning/navigation capabilities.
Teledyne Marine: Major subsea instrumentation group offering underwater cameras, lights, sonars, and acoustic systems through multiple brands. Overlaps with C-Tecnics on underwater cameras and lighting but operates at far greater scale with a much broader product portfolio.
Kongsberg Maritime (Subsea): Norway-based subsea division of Kongsberg offering sonars, cameras, and underwater instrumentation for offshore and naval markets. Comparable category presence but competes as a far larger, diversified incumbent rather than a niche specialist.

Emerging players

ROV Workshop / JW Fishers: Smaller specialty maker of underwater video systems, lights, and search/detection equipment for commercial diving, public safety, and marine science. Compares as a niche US-based competitor overlapping C-Tecnics' camera and lighting categories.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

C-Tecnics compliance and trust

Trust signal

Compliance1 record

C-Tecnics financial estimates

Financial estimate

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

C-Tecnics leadership team

Management profile

Number of profiles

C-Tecnics funding detail

Funding detail

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

C-Tecnics M&A and investment

M&A and investment

M&A

Investments

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

Frequently asked questions about C-Tecnics

What does C-Tecnics do?

Is C-Tecnics a public or private company?

C-Tecnics is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.

When was C-Tecnics founded?

C-Tecnics was founded in 2005. It employs 11 to 50 people.

Where is C-Tecnics based?

C-Tecnics is headquartered in Aberdeen, United States, in the North America region.

How does C-Tecnics make money?

Three revenue lines are on record. Subsea Electronics Sales are the primary driver. The others are rental Equipment and diving Equipment.

Who are C-Tecnics's main competitors?

Direct peers on record are Subsea Tech, BlueRobotics, Deep Trekker, Tritech International, Shark Marine Technologies and Imenco. Broad incumbents are Sonardyne, Teledyne Marine and Kongsberg Maritime (Subsea). ROV Workshop / JW Fishers is listed as an emerging player.

Does C-Tecnics have an API?

No public API is recorded for C-Tecnics.

What industry is C-Tecnics in?

C-Tecnics's product category is Commercial Diving Equipment. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAJAOAJ, Submarine Navigation, Periscope/Optronics & Communications Manufacturing, with a secondary code of IMAJAIAG, Life-Saving Appliances & Safety Equipment (Davit Systems, Lifeboats, Firefighting). Its NAICS code is 334511 and its SIC code is 3827.