advanced ocean systems

What advanced ocean systems does

Advanced Ocean Systems (AOS) is a privately held Florida Small Business founded in 2021 that integrates autonomous and remote marine systems for offshore operators across defense, offshore energy, seabed infrastructure, and scientific markets. The company operates through three wholly-owned subsidiaries: SeaRobotics (USVs and marine robotics, 25+ years, 70+ USVs delivered since 1999), Ocean Specialists (subsea cable and seabed infrastructure integration, nearly 25 years, 200+ international projects, acquired January 2024), and Okeanus Science & Technology (heavy-duty deck equipment and winches, 45+ years, ISO 9001:2015 certified manufacturing in Houston). The product portfolio spans seabed to surface: SR Surveyor, Utility, and Endurance Class autonomous surface vehicles with plug-and-play sensor payloads and collision avoidance; SR CyberHelm autonomous retrofit systems and USV swarm force multiplication; subsea cable network integration, SMART cable sensing, and the OSI Cable Protection Advisory Service; and Okeanus multi-purpose winches (DT Series up to DT3125 with 20,000 lbs line pull), Stackable Winch Series, launch and recovery systems, and 20-Ton A-Frame packages with automated deployment conversion kits.

AOS generates revenue through a mix of hardware sales (USVs, winches, LARS, A-Frames, hull grooming robots), professional services (subsea integration, engineering and sustainment for defense clients, cable advisory), and equipment rental (Okeanus rental pool of winches, LARS, A-Frames, ASVs, and survey instrumentation for rapid mobilization). The company serves US and allied defense agencies including the US Navy and an unnamed multinational aerospace/defense technology company for mine countermeasure winches and Sea Hunter USV onboard hardware; commercial customers including Nauticus Robotics (NASDAQ: KITT) under a Master Services Agreement, ThayerMahan, All American Marine, SeaView Geophysical, and offshore wind/oil & gas operators; and academic institutions conducting oceanographic research. The go-to-market is enterprise field sales, leveraging active participation in defense and subsea telecom conferences (Sea-Air-Space, OTC, PTC, ITW, Submarine Networks World) and thought-leadership content in trade publications. Operations are delivered from facilities in Stuart, FL (HQ and USV testing) and Houston, TX (Okeanus engineering and manufacturing).

Name

advanced ocean systems

Legal name

Advanced Ocean Systems

Website

https://advancedoceansystems.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Advanced Ocean Systems is a Florida-based integrator of autonomous marine systems, subsea cable infrastructure, and deck handling equipment for defense, offshore energy, subsea telecoms, and scientific markets, operating through subsidiaries SeaRobotics, Ocean Specialists, and Okeanus Science & Technology.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Marine Autonomous Systems

NAICS

Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511), Ship Building and Repairing (336611), Support Activities for Water Transportation (4883)

SIC

Ship & Boat Building & Repairing (3730), Search, Detection, Navagation, Guidance, Aeronautical Sys (3812)

akta.pro primary industry

Unmanned Surface Vehicles (USV) & Autonomous Maritime Surface Platforms (IMABAIAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Unmanned Underwater Vehicle (UUV) & Autonomous Submersible Manufacturing (IMAJAOAC), Deck Fittings & Hardware (Bitts, Fairleads, Cleats, Anchors & Chains) (IMAJAIAK), Underwater Inspection, Maintenance & Repair (UWILD, Diving/ROV, In-water Cleaning) (IMAJAFAJ)

Keywords

• Autonomous marine systems
• Uncrewed surface vehicles
• Subsea cable integration
• Marine deck equipment
• Subsea system integration

Headquarters

HQ city

Stuart

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Marine Robotics and USV Sales: Sale of autonomous surface vehicles (USVs), including SeaRobotics' SR Surveyor, Utility, and Endurance Class platforms. Both commercial-off-the-shelf and fully custom USV options are available.
2. Deck Equipment Manufacturing and Sales: Design, manufacture, and sale of heavy-duty winches, A-Frames, LARS, and HPUs through Okeanus Science & Technology. Includes standard COTS products and fully custom engineered solutions.
3. Subsea System Integration and Project Management Services: Ocean Specialists provides cradle-to-grave project services including end-to-end project management, supplier integration, seabed infrastructure evaluation, planning, installation, and sustainment for submarine cable networks and subsea nodes.
4. Equipment Rental and Leasing: Okeanus maintains an extensive rental pool of winches, LARS, A-Frames, USVs, ASVs, and marine survey instrumentation for rapid mobilization. Rental serves government, commercial, and scientific clients across international offshore energy, defense, and scientific markets.
5. Engineering and Sustainment Services: AOS provides engineering, production, and sustainment services for USV development and integrated mission systems for defense clients, including rapid prototyping and full-scale development.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Advanced Ocean Systems (AOS) integrates and delivers autonomous and remote marine systems spanning seabed to surface. Through its three subsidiaries — SeaRobotics, Ocean Specialists, and Okeanus Science & Technology — it manufactures uncrewed surface vehicles (USVs) and hull grooming robots, designs and builds heavy-duty winches, launch and recovery systems (LARS), and A-Frame deck equipment, and provides end-to-end subsea cable network integration and protection services for defense, offshore energy, telecoms, and scientific clients globally.

Product overview

Advanced Ocean Systems (AOS) is a Small Business formed in 2021 offering integrated autonomous and remote systems for the ocean industry through three specialist affiliates: SeaRobotics, Ocean Specialists, and Okeanus Science & Technology. The portfolio comprises: SeaRobotics' SR Surveyor Class, SR Utility Class, and SR Endurance Class USVs (including SR-Surveyor M1.8 and SR-Endurance 8.0) plus SR CyberHelm retrofit autonomy and USV Swarm force multiplication systems; Ocean Specialists' subsea cable network services (200+ international projects), OSI Cable Protection Advisory Service, SMART Cables, and Subsea Data Systems partnerships; and Okeanus' multi-purpose winches (DT Series including compact DT210/DT305 and heavy-duty DT3125), Stackable Winch Series, LARS (including SMA-40), A-Frame systems (to 20-ton), specialty winches (USV, underwater to 6,000m depth, MCM, cold climate), MCM-015 winch, and automated deployment conversion kits, plus turnkey rental equipment fleet. AOS delivers from facilities in Houston TX and Stuart FL.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• SR Surveyor Class USVs Series of rapidly deployable, fully integrated autonomous surface vehicles (USVs/ASVs) designed for coastal and inland hydrographic and bathymetric survey operations, with plug-and-play sensor payload support including Edge-Tech 2205 sonar and Velodyne LiDAR.
• SR-Surveyor M1.8 ASV Compact 1.8-meter plug-and-play autonomous surface vessel with shallow draft for hard-to-navigate waters; integrates Edge-Tech 2205 sonar and Velodyne LiDAR for synchronized dual-frequency side scan, motion-tolerant side scan, wide-swath bathymetry, backscatter, and LiDAR point cloud data capture. Nearly 40 units sold; used in defense, survey, and academic research campaigns.
• SR Utility Class USVs Mid-sized autonomous surface vehicles designed to offer greater in-field versatility with interchangeable payloads for varied mission requirements in defense, survey, and commercial applications.
• SR Endurance Class USVs Larger autonomous surface vehicles maximizing range and endurance in challenging waters; the SR-Endurance 8.0 features hybrid diesel-electric propulsion, collision avoidance, GPS navigation, and customizable autonomy, with mission duration up to 11–14 days and range exceeding 1,000 nautical miles.
• SR-HullBUG Hull Grooming Robot Hull grooming ROV utilizing a 9-brush tool for proactive hull biofouling management; features a unique effluent capture and filtration system that removes fouling to the micron level and safely captures particulates and heavy metals before returning water to harbor.
• SR CyberHelm Autonomous Retrofit System Autonomy retrofit package for existing vessels that integrates third-party command systems, sensors, and ancillary equipment (including autonomous winches and LARS) to enable varying levels of autonomy on platforms not originally designed for uncrewed operation.
• Okeanus Multi-Purpose Winches (DT Series) Field-proven multi-purpose winches including compact DT210 and DT305 models and the heavy-duty DT3125 electro-hydraulic series; drum capacities from 300 to 7,600 meters with line pull up to 20,000 lbs. Designed for ROV deployment, deep-tow systems, and oceanographic surveys; ABS and DNV compliant.
• Okeanus DT3125 Electro-Hydraulic Multi-Purpose Winch Heavy-duty electro-hydraulic winch with three models offering drum capacity from 5,400 to 7,600 meters and 20,000 lbs max line pull at 150 ft/min; includes a self-contained 125 HP closed-loop electro-hydraulic power unit, hydro-active levelwind, variable speed controls, and emergency stop. Designed for deep-tow side-scan systems, V-Fin systems, and ROVs.
• Okeanus Stackable Winch Series Ruggedized compact 3 HP all-hydraulic stackable winch (SW3-07-018012-EHLW) with 28' x 12' x 18' drum, 0.450" cable, 100 ft/min variable line speed, and 700 lbs max line pull. Allows stacking of up to three units for survey vessels with limited deck space; constructed of Aluminum 6061-T6 with multi-coat marine grade coating; ABS standards compliant.
• Okeanus LARS (Launch and Recovery Systems) Heavy-duty launch and recovery systems including the SMA-40 standard LARS plus custom configurations for USV, ROV, and AUV deployment; includes integrated winch systems and hydraulic power units with over 20 years of engineering experience.
• Okeanus A-Frame Systems (including 20-Ton A-Frame Package) Deck-handling A-Frames ranging to 20-ton safe working load, including the 20-Ton A-Frame with integrated 125 HP HPU package; designed for heavy-lift geotechnical and environmental survey work with large internal clearances suitable for USV launch and recovery from motherships.
• Okeanus MCM-015 Mine Countermeasure Winch Custom mine countermeasure winch developed for integration with Northrop Grumman/Textron MCM-USV; engineered with bespoke features for very specific naval asset deployment and recovery requirements in autonomous mine hunting and mine neutralization operations.
• Okeanus Specialty Winches Growing lineup of specialty winches including USV winches, active heave compensation winches, umbilical winches, underwater winches depth-rated to 6,000 meters, MCM winches, and cold climate winches, plus spoolers and reelers.
• Subsea Cable Network Integration Services End-to-end project management, supplier integration, evaluation, planning, and installation services for submarine cable networks and subsea nodes delivered by Ocean Specialists; over 200 international projects completed for government and commercial partners globally.
• OSI Cable Protection Advisory Service Consultation service for proactive submarine cable protection in hostile marine environments; includes Risk Analysis & Mitigation, Cost-Benefit Analysis, Event Response Planning, Stakeholder Identification & Engagement, Cable Protection Options, and Next-Step Planning using DAS and acoustic sensing.
• Okeanus Rental Equipment Fleet Equipment rental and leasing program offering all-electric and hydraulic multipurpose winches, LARS, A-Frame packages, ASVs (including the SR-Surveyor M1.8 fleet), sonars, echo sounders, sub-bottom profilers, magnetometers, USBLs, CTD systems, and sediment collection tools, mobilized globally for rapid deployment to government, commercial, and scientific clients.
• Okeanus Automated Deployment Conversion Kit Winch-agnostic automation platform developed with AOS affiliates to convert standard Okeanus winches and other commercially available equipment into automated systems, reducing the need for human intervention and deck personnel during launch and recovery operations.

Quantifiable outcome

• Ocean Specialists has completed over 200 international projects for government and commercial partners
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

AI capability5 records

Feature12 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Nauticus Robotics, Inc. (NASDAQ: KITT)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 July 2025Nauticus Robotics, a leading innovator in autonomous subsea robotics and software solutions, signed a Master Services Agreement (MSA) with Advanced Ocean Systems. Nauticus conducts extensive lake testing of its Aquanaut robots and ToolKITT software at the AOS Stuart, FL facility, validating new market opportunities including leak detection, digital twin solutions, and autonomy software commercialization ahead of offshore operations in 2026.
• Ocean Specialists, Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024AOS completed the acquisition of Ocean Specialists, Inc. (OSI) effective January 1, 2024. OSI joins SeaRobotics and Okeanus Science & Technology under the AOS umbrella, bringing nearly 25 years of subsea system integration and multistakeholder project management to the group. This strategic combination enables AOS to deliver genuine turnkey integrated solutions from seabed to surface.
• ThayerMahanminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOkeanus delivered a 20-Ton A-Frame and 125 HP HPU package to ThayerMahan, successfully deployed for uncrewed vehicle launch and recovery operations for a government client and with an international marine vessel provider.
• Subsea Data Systems, Inc. (SDS)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSubsea Data Systems, Inc. is a partnership between Samara/Data and Ocean Specialists, Inc. focused on developing ocean observing systems and supporting SMART Cable initiatives. OSI's Steve Lentz represents SDS at industry conferences and supports the Joint Task Force covering SMART Cables.
• Multinational Aerospace and Defense Technology CompanycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOkeanus partnered with a multinational aerospace and defense technology company to further develop the Okeanus MCM-015 winch for integration with a mine hunting unit. The collaboration involved bespoke features designed for very specific naval asset deployment and recovery requirements, reflecting a long-standing relationship to deliver fit-for-purpose solutions.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Saildrone: Saildrone designs and operates a fleet of wind- and solar-powered autonomous surface vehicles for ocean data collection, defense, and hydrographic survey — directly competing with SeaRobotics' SR Surveyor, Utility, and Endurance USV classes.
• Ocean Infinity: Ocean Infinity operates one of the largest fleets of autonomous underwater and surface vessels for subsea survey, data, and infrastructure projects globally, overlapping with AOS's subsea integration and autonomous survey offering.
• Kraken Robotics: Kraken Robotics develops subsea sensors, synthetic aperture sonar, and uncrewed surface/subsea platforms for defense and commercial survey, directly competing with SeaRobotics' survey-class USVs and integration services.
• SeaTrepid International: SeaTrepid operates ROV and unmanned surface vessel fleets providing subsea inspection, hydrographic survey, and offshore services to defense and energy clients — a direct small-business competitor to AOS's integrated service model.

Broad incumbents

• Kongsberg Maritime: Kongsberg Maritime is an established provider of autonomous surface vessel control systems, subsea positioning, winches, and AUV/ROV deployment equipment — overlapping with SeaRobotics' autonomy stack and Okeanus's deck equipment portfolio.
• Teledyne Marine: Teledyne Marine offers a broad portfolio of sonar, subsea imaging, oceanographic instruments, and autonomous platforms, competing with AOS across integrated survey payloads, USV payloads, and subsea cable sensing.
• L3Harris Technologies: L3Harris is a major defense prime with substantial unmanned maritime, mine countermeasure, and integrated mission system capabilities, sitting on the prime-contractor side of the relationship AOS supports with its MCM-015 winch and USV integration work.
• Sonardyne: Sonardyne supplies subsea positioning, navigation, and acoustic sensing systems used in offshore energy, defense, and subsea cable applications — overlapping with Ocean Specialists' cable monitoring and subsea integration work.

Emerging players

• Anduril Industries: Anduril is rapidly expanding into autonomous maritime platforms and subsea capabilities for defense customers, emerging as a well-capitalized competitor for unmanned vessel, autonomy retrofit, and naval mission system programs AOS serves.

Others

• MacArtney Group: MacArtney supplies subsea cable handling systems, winches, deck equipment, and connectivity solutions for offshore and oceanographic markets — adjacent to Okeanus's deck handling portfolio and serving overlapping cable infrastructure customers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/advanced-ocean-systems

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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