What Deep does

Deep BV is a Dutch hydrographic survey and marine geophysical services company founded in 1999 and headquartered in Amsterdam. The firm delivers seabed mapping, sub-bottom profiling, side-scan sonar, magnetometry, and UXO detection surveys for offshore wind farm developers (e.g., IJmuiden Ver), transmission system operators (TenneT, Energinet), port authorities (Port of Rotterdam / PORTHOS pipeline), and Tier-1 marine contractors (Boskalis, Mammoet, Next Geosolutions). Operations span the Netherlands, Germany, Belgium, Denmark, the UK, France, and more recently Guyana and Taiwan.

The company's technical platform is built around a fleet of 13+ vessels including crewed survey ships and uncrewed surface vessels (Deep Lotus USV, Deep Lorean USV) equipped with multibeam echo sounders, sub-bottom profilers, and positioning systems. Deep has developed proprietary software products — the MBES Boulder Detection Tool (deep learning–based classification), Deep M-Track, Deep A-Track, and the Deep Locator UXO workflow — that automate data interpretation and accelerate deliverable production. Sub-brands Deep Green (CCUS site characterization) and Deep Locator (UXO services) represent vertical-specific offerings within the broader portfolio.

Deep operates a project-based B2B professional services model, contracting on a survey-deliverable or day-rate basis with offshore developers, utilities, and marine construction firms. The company holds ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 certifications and employs 90+ staff across 12 nationalities. Revenue is driven by long-cycle offshore wind and energy infrastructure programs, with partnerships (Next Geosolutions, Ramboll, Boskalis, MAPPEM Geophysics) extending the addressable market through subcontractor and co-bid arrangements.

Name

Deep

Legal name

Deep B.V.

Website

https://deepbv.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Deep BV is a Dutch hydrographic and marine geophysical survey firm serving offshore wind developers, transmission system operators, and marine contractors with crewed and uncrewed vessels, positioning services, and AI-enhanced data analysis.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Marine Survey Services

NAICS

Geophysical Surveying and Mapping Services (54136), Geophysical Surveying and Mapping Services (541360)

SIC

Oil & Gas Field Exploration Services (1382)

akta.pro primary industry

Seismic & Geoscience Services (Acquisition, Processing, Interpretation) (EUALABAK)

Keywords

• Hydrographic survey services
• Marine geophysical surveys
• UXO detection surveys
• Subsea cable surveys
• Bathymetric mapping services

Headquarters

HQ city

Amsterdam

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hydrographic Survey Services: Project-based professional services for bathymetric surveys, seabed mapping, and underwater inspections. Revenue generated through direct client engagements for specific survey projects across offshore, nearshore, coastal, and inshore environments.
2. Marine Geophysical Surveys: Geophysical site investigations and route surveys including UXO detection, cable and pipeline surveys. Delivered as professional services with project-based pricing.
3. Data Processing Services: Geophysical and hydrographic data processing, visualization, and reporting services as part of comprehensive survey deliverables.
4. Deep Green Emission-Free Services: Specialized emission-free survey services using electric vessels for sustainability-focused projects and clients with environmental requirements.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Deep BV delivers hydrographic, marine geophysical, UXO detection, and subsea cable/pipeline survey services for offshore, nearshore, inshore waterways, and harbors. Services are executed with Deep's own fleet of crewed and uncrewed survey vessels equipped with multibeam echo sounders, side-scan sonar, magnetometers, sub-bottom profilers, and LiDAR, and are supported by proprietary technology such as the Iron Lady ROTV, Deep A-Track, Deep M-Track, and the AI-powered MBES Boulder Detection Tool. Offerings span bathymetric surveys, geophysical route and site investigations, cable pre/post-installation and depth-of-burial surveys, positioning, dredging support, salvage and emergency response, quay wall inspections, and the Deep Green emission-free sub-brand.

Product overview

Deep BV provides a comprehensive portfolio of hydrographic, marine geophysical, and positioning survey services delivered through its proprietary Deep Green initiative for emission-free operations. The company operates a fleet of both crewed and uncrewed survey vessels equipped with advanced systems including the Iron Lady ROTV platform, and offers specialized AI-powered solutions like the MBES Boulder Detection Tool for seabed boulder analysis. Services are organized around core survey capabilities (hydrography, geophysics, UXO detection, subsea cable/pipe surveys, positioning) enhanced by the Deep Green sub-brand for sustainable electric operations, Deep Locator services for asset detection, and specialized proprietary technologies for advanced survey applications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Deep Green: Deep's net-zero initiative featuring electric survey vessels (Green Purple, Deep Lotus) and electric vehicles for emission-free inland surveys.
• Deep Locator

Products and services

• Hydrographic Surveys Bathymetric surveys and depth measurements using multibeam echo sounders to deliver high-resolution seabed mapping for ports, waterways, and offshore areas.
• Marine Geophysical Site Investigations and Route Surveys
• UXO Detection and Avoidance Surveys Identification and assessment of unexploded ordnance using advanced magnetic and acoustic sensors, including the proprietary Iron Lady ROTV with multiple magnetometer configurations, to ensure safe construction and cable installation.
• Subsea Cable and Pipeline Pre- and Post-installation Surveys
• Subsea Cable and Pipeline Depth of Burial Surveys
• Surface and Sub-surface Offshore Positioning
• Dredging Support with USVs
• Salvage Support and Emergency Response
• Marine Archaeological Surveys
• Quay Wall and Breakwater Inspections
• Oceanographic and Meteorological Measurements
• Tidal and Beach Zone Surveys
• Mapping of Water Quality
• Deep Green Emission-Free Survey Services Net-zero survey initiative offering emission-free inland and harbor surveys using electric vessels (Green Purple, Deep Lotus) and electric vehicles for sustainability-focused construction and infrastructure projects.
• Deep Locator Cable, Pipeline and Object Detection Services Sub-brand encompassing cable, pipeline, and object detection surveys including Deep A-Track (acoustic tracking combining eBOSS with the Iron Lady ROTV) and Deep M-Track (magnetic tracking using Aquadyne Magtrack with 3-axis magnetometers and inclinometers) for high-resolution subsea asset mapping.
• MBES Boulder Detection Tool (AI Seabed Boulder Detection Service) AI-powered Deep Learning tool that analyses multibeam echosounder (MBES) data to detect, classify, and dimension seabed boulders, delivering height, width, length measurements and precise footprint mapping for offshore wind and infrastructure projects.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% renewable energy powering office operations with solar panels
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability5 records

Feature10 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Next GeosolutionscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerClose collaboration with Next Geosolutions for nearshore geophysical surveys in German Bight (North Sea) supporting TenneT's offshore grid development for the 2GW Program. Deep carried out detailed nearshore geophysical UXO surveys while Next Geosolutions led overall project coordination.
• RambollcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Ramboll on Øresund 400 kV Cable Crossing project where Deep's surveying team collected data along the cable route for Energinet's cable system replacement and new installation.
• BoskaliscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDeep was involved in Boskalis's extensive UXO investigation and clearance project for Princess Elisabeth Island, the world's first artificial energy island off Zeebrugge, Belgium.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Next Geosolutions: Nearsshore and offshore geophysical survey company already partnering with Deep on TenneT's 2GW program. Direct competitor and collaboration partner in the European offshore wind survey market.
• Geo Marine Survey Systems (GMSS): Dutch hydrographic and geophysical survey company serving offshore wind and infrastructure markets. Most directly comparable peer in scale, geography, and service portfolio to Deep BV.
• MMT Sweden: Hydrographic, geophysical, and UXO survey specialist operating across Europe with similar vessel fleet and offshore wind / cable installation client base. Comparable niche positioning to Deep.
• Gardline: UK-based marine geophysical and environmental survey company with offshore and nearshore capabilities. Directly comparable on UXO, route survey, and site investigation services for offshore wind and cable projects.
• TerraSond: US-based hydrographic and geophysical survey firm serving offshore wind, cable, and coastal infrastructure. Comparable service mix and project-based delivery model.
• Ocean Infinity: Marine data and survey company pioneering autonomous/USV-based ocean data acquisition. Highly comparable to Deep on the USV/automation axis and on survey service delivery for offshore energy clients.
• EGS (International): Offshore geophysical and hydrographic survey provider serving oil & gas, offshore wind, and cable markets. Direct competitor for cable route, UXO, and site investigation work in NW Europe.
• N-Sea: Dutch subsea services and cable installation specialist with hydrographic and geophysical survey capabilities. Closely comparable to Deep in geographic focus (NW Europe), target customers (offshore wind, cable installers), and service mix.

Broad incumbents

• Saipem: Global offshore engineering and construction major with in-house survey capabilities and subsea services. Competes with Deep for subsea cable, pipeline, and offshore wind survey contracts, but as part of a much broader EPCI portfolio.
• Fugro: Global Dutch geoscience and offshore survey leader offering hydrographic, geophysical, and positioning services across offshore wind, oil & gas, and infrastructure. Direct overlap with Deep's core survey capabilities, but at vastly larger scale and broader portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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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