OceansResearch

What OceansResearch does

OceansResearch (ژرف دریا پژوهش پارس / Zarfdarya Pajuhesh Pars) is a Tehran-based knowledge-based private company headquartered at Tehran University's Science and Technology Park that provides specialized met-ocean (meteorological-oceanographic) forecasting, hindcast, and marine engineering consulting for Iranian waters — the Persian Gulf, Caspian Sea, and Oman Sea. The firm claims to be the first specialized provider of met-ocean forecast-hindcast systems in West Asia and operates with a team of approximately 15 specialists, including faculty members from the Institute of Geophysics at the University of Tehran. Its service portfolio spans met-ocean studies, marine and coastal engineering consulting (sediment studies, seawater intake design, aquaculture feasibility, environmental impact assessment), national coastline monitoring and numerical modeling, design data provision, and operational online systems for oil spill simulation, search and rescue (SAR), tropical cyclone warning, and marine data banking.

The company's technical core is built on established numerical weather and ocean models — WRF (Weather Research and Forecasting), WAVEWATCH III, ROMS (Regional Ocean Modeling System), and FVCOM (Finite Volume Coastal Ocean Model) — integrated into a proprietary ensemble forecasting system that uses Monte Carlo perturbation of physics configurations and initial conditions to improve prediction accuracy (reported correlation coefficients above 0.6 and RMSE below 2 for wind fields). It maintains a 40-year hindcast database for Iranian waters, runs web-based operational platforms (pmoforecat.ir for marine data, pmosar.com for oil spill/SAR), provides daily forecasts via web, Android application, and SMS subscription, and supports 24-hour customer service for maritime users. Distribution is direct through digital self-serve platforms plus customized B2B engagements.

Commercially, OceansResearch follows a sales-led B2B motion targeting Iranian government maritime organizations (Port and Maritime Organization, National Oceanography Center), oil and gas enterprises (KEPCO/Caspian Oil Company), desalination and power plants (Bandar Abbas, Lian Bushehr), aquaculture operators, and general maritime users. Revenue streams combine subscription-based met-ocean forecast data delivery, project-based engineering consulting, and contract work on national coastline monitoring programs. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. The company has no disclosed external funding, no parent company, no M&A history, no patents or trademarks, and no public API.

Name

OceansResearch

Legal name

ژرف دریا پژوهش پارس (Zarfdarya Pajuhesh Pars)

Website

https://oceansresearch-co.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

OceansResearch (ژرف دریا پژوهش پارس) is a Tehran-based knowledge-based firm providing met-ocean forecasting, hindcast data, and marine engineering consulting for Iranian waters, serving government maritime organizations, oil and gas firms, and desalination plants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Marine Engineering & Met-Ocean Forecasting Services

NAICS

Support Activities for Water Transportation (4883), Other Support Activities for Water Transportation (488390), Navigational Services to Shipping (488330)

SIC

Services-Management Services (8741), Water Transportation (4400)

akta.pro primary industry

Oceans, Coastal & Marine Resource Management (BPADALAI)

Keywords

• Met-ocean forecasting
• Marine engineering consulting
• Ocean numerical modeling
• Coastal hindcast data
• Offshore environmental monitoring

Headquarters

HQ city

Tehran

HQ country

Iran

HQ region

Middle East

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Met-Ocean Forecast Data Services: Provision of weather and ocean forecast data for Iranian waters in user-specified time ranges and preferred formats. Delivered via website, application, and SMS systems with 24-hour support.
2. Engineering Consulting Services: Marine and coastal engineering consulting including sediment studies, water intake design, aquaculture feasibility studies, and environmental impact assessments for government and private sector projects.
3. Design Data Provision: Provision of met-ocean design parameters for engineering studies at conceptual, fundamental, and preliminary design stages of offshore, coastal, and inland projects.
4. SMS Forecast Subscription: Text message-based weather forecast service providing 24-hour marine weather predictions including wind speed, wave height, and visibility for Persian Gulf locations.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

OceansResearch delivers met-ocean forecasting and hindcast services for Iranian waters (Persian Gulf, Oman Sea, Caspian Sea), providing hourly wind, wave, and current forecasts with 5-10 day lead times and 6-hour update cycles. The company also provides marine and coastal engineering consulting, environmental impact assessments, met-ocean design data for offshore projects, and operates online operational systems including oil spill simulation, SAR, and tropical cyclone warning systems. Services are delivered via web platforms, mobile apps, SMS subscriptions, and direct consulting engagements with government agencies and private sector organizations.

Product overview

OceansResearch (ژرف دریا پژوهش پارس) is a knowledge-based company providing specialized met-ocean forecasting and marine engineering consulting services. The core offering is the Met-Ocean Forecast-Hindcast System, which delivers meteorological and oceanic predictions for Iranian waters (Persian Gulf, Oman Sea, Caspian Sea) through web and mobile platforms. Supporting services include Online Operational Systems (environmental simulation, SAR, quick warning for Makran coast), Marine & Coastal Engineering Services (sediment studies, seawater intakes, aquaculture feasibility), Met-Ocean Design Data Provision, Monitoring and Simulation Studies of Iranian Coasts, and Met-Ocean Studies. Key platforms include the Marine Data Bank System (pmoforecat.ir) for buoy and measurement data, the Met-Ocean Forecasting Website/Application for end-users, and specialized simulation systems for oil spills and search operations (pmosar.com). An SMS forecasting service provides text-based forecasts for maritime users. The company operates at Tehran University Science and Technology Park and serves major government and private organizations in Iran.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Met-Ocean Forecast Parsi System: Met-ocean forecast system providing hourly wind, wave and current forecasts for 5-10 days, with 6-hour update cycles and automatic data sending to users.
• Marine Data Bank
• Oil Slick Spill Simulation System
• SAR System
• Quick Warning System

Products and services

• Met-Ocean Forecast-Hindcast System Core forecasting platform providing meteorological and oceanic predictions for Iranian waters (Persian Gulf, Oman Sea, Caspian Sea) including hourly wind/wave/current forecasts for 5-10 days, tidal levels, and 40-year historical hindcast data. Targeted at government maritime agencies, offshore engineering projects, and maritime operators.
• Marine & Coastal Engineering Services Comprehensive marine engineering consulting including sediment studies, seawater intake design, and aquaculture feasibility studies with environmental impact assessments for coastal and offshore projects. Targeted at government agencies, desalination plants, power plants, and engineering contractors.
• Met-Ocean Design Data Provision Engineering design data services providing hydrodynamic, meteorological, sediment transport, and environmental parameters for conceptual through preliminary design phases of offshore, coastal, and inland projects. Targeted at offshore engineering EPC contractors and design consultancies.
• Monitoring and Simulation Studies of Iranian Coasts (Numerical Modeling) National-level coastal monitoring and modeling service across Iranian waters (Oman Sea, central Persian Gulf, Makran coast, northern Persian Gulf) delivered through multi-phase research programs. Targeted at government maritime organizations such as the Port and Maritime Organization.
• Met-Ocean Studies Research services including atmospheric pollutant dispersion modeling using coupled models, and operational ensemble forecasting system development for WRF models supporting air pollution forecasting. Targeted at research institutes and government agencies requiring specialized met-ocean investigations.
• Marine Data Bank System Web-based data platform displaying real-time and historical data from wave buoys, meteorological equipment, and tide gauges for operational, research, and design users. Hosted at pmoforecat.ir. Targeted at operational, research, and engineering design units.
• Met-Ocean Forecasting Website and Application Web and mobile application providing daily weather forecasts, storm warnings, hourly wave height and wind speed data with unit conversion, station saving, and 24-hour support. Targeted at maritime users, shipping companies, fishing vessels, and offshore operations.
• Oil Slick Spill Simulation and SAR System Environmental simulation system for oil spill area determination, uncertainty estimation, and scattering calculation, plus search and rescue system for floating objects using flow simulation. Available at pmosar.com. Targeted at emergency response agencies, port authorities, and offshore operators.
• Quick Warning System for Makran Coast Tropical cyclone warning system for Indian Ocean and Oman Sea, tidal level/storm surge forecasting, and sudden water level change warning with coastal evacuation planning for Makran beaches. Targeted at emergency response agencies, government authorities, and coastal communities.
• SMS Forecasting System SMS-based weather forecast delivery service providing 24-hour marine weather predictions including wind speed, wave height, and visibility for three default Persian Gulf locations (North 26.5, South 26.5, Hormuz), with custom coordinate-based forecasts available. Targeted at maritime users including shipping companies, fishing vessels, and offshore operators.
• Android Meteorological Application Mobile application for Android providing daily met-ocean forecast summaries, wind speed/wave height charts, humidity/temperature data, unit conversion, and multi-station monitoring capabilities. Targeted at maritime users and individual consumers requiring on-the-go marine weather data.
• 40-Year Met-Ocean Hindcast Database Historical met-ocean data spanning 40 years for Oman Sea, Persian Gulf, and Caspian Sea, providing retrospective analysis capabilities for engineering design and research applications. Targeted at engineering consultancies, research institutes, and design teams.

Quantifiable outcome

• Ensemble system shows correlation coefficients above 0.6 for wind field predictions
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles10 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability8 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Institute of Geophysics, University of TehrancoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFaculty members from the Institute of Geophysics, University of Tehran serve as specialists and advisors to Oceans Research. This academic partnership provides research rigor and specialized expertise in marine meteorology and geophysics for the company's forecasting and modeling services.
• Tehran University Science and Technology ParkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOceans Research is housed at Tehran University's Science and Technology Park as a knowledge-based company (دانش بنیان). This provides the company with access to university resources, research facilities, and the broader innovation ecosystem.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• StormGeo: Norwegian-based global provider of weather, ocean, and climate intelligence for shipping, offshore, and energy clients. Highly comparable as a commercial met-ocean and marine forecasting specialist serving maritime and offshore end-users, with overlapping ensemble forecasting and decision-support product lines.
• HR Wallingford: UK-based specialist research and consultancy organization in civil engineering and water/ maritime hydraulics, including coastal processes, metocean studies, and port engineering. Comparable on numerical modeling of coastal currents and waves, coastal engineering consulting, and applied research for maritime infrastructure.
• BMT Group: UK-headquartered maritime engineering, design, and environmental consulting firm serving defense, ports, offshore energy, and shipping. Comparable on met-ocean engineering consultancy, coastal and offshore design data, and operational maritime systems for ports and harbors.
• Oceanweather Inc: US-based specialist in numerical met-ocean forecasting, hindcast generation, and marine weather analytics for offshore, shipping, and coastal clients. Direct comparable on proprietary hindcast datasets, WRF/WW3-based forecasting, and design-data provisioning for engineering projects.
• CSA Ocean Sciences: US-based marine environmental consulting firm specializing in coastal and offshore environmental services, including oil spill response, oceanographic monitoring, and NEPA/EIA support. Comparable on environmental operational systems (oil spill simulation), SAR support, and met-ocean data for offshore clients.
• DHI Group: Danish water and marine consulting firm specializing in numerical modeling, met-ocean studies, coastal engineering, and environmental impact assessment. Closely comparable on FVCOM/ROMS-style coastal modeling, marine engineering consulting, and design data for offshore/coastal projects.
• Fugro: Dutch global leader in geo-data and offshore site characterization, providing marine environmental, metocean, and geophysical survey services to oil & gas, renewables, and coastal infrastructure clients. Directly comparable on offshore engineering data provisioning, marine surveys, and environmental consulting for maritime projects.
• IHCantabria: Spanish research and technology institute specializing in coastal and marine engineering, including met-ocean studies, coastal morphodynamics, and offshore design. Comparable as an applied research outfit producing met-ocean hindcasts, coastal monitoring, and engineering consulting for ports and offshore projects.

Broad incumbents

• RPS Group (now Tetra Tech): UK/AU-based environmental and marine consulting firm (now part of Tetra Tech) with broad coastal, offshore, and environmental impact assessment capabilities. Comparable on marine environmental consulting, met-ocean EIA, and offshore engineering data services, though as part of a much wider portfolio.

Emerging players

• JBA Consulting: UK-based environmental, hydrological, and coastal engineering consultancy with met-ocean, coastal flooding, and EIA capabilities. Comparable on environmental consulting, hydrodynamic modeling, and coastal infrastructure support, though with a stronger flooding/riverine emphasis.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/oceansresearch

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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