Inside Sofar Ocean Technologies' Epic Quest to Open Ocean Data
you can think about large government agencies that run their own forecasting systems or intelligence agencies that would like to have unique information around what’s going on in the ocean right now.And finally, insights. The shipping industry is our last customer layer, and an example there is Berge Bulk which has been using our system to improve the efficiency of their largest vessels shuttling between Brazil and China.What’s next for Sofar Ocean Technologies?A lot, as we have just scratched the surface. The whole space, the maritime space, the ocean space, is very young, and we have a long
‘Hull Skate’ Your Way to Cleaner Hulls, Better Fuel Efficiency
for vessels anywhere in the world with 4G coverage. Inspection and proactive cleaning of a hull will normally take around 2 to 8 hours depending on size and condition.Technology partners in the project include Kongsberg, Semcon, DNV GL, Telenor, as well as shipping companies Wallenius Wilhelmsen, Berge Bulk and Maersk.Image: Jotu
February 2025
