General Oceans Invests in Turbulence Solutions Specialist ReynKo
Oceans AS, has entered into an investment agreement with ReynKo Inc., a US based turbulence solutions specialist.T he SAFE (Simple Agreement for Future Equity) is a commitment to invest up to $4 million.General Oceans AS is the parent company of multiple underwater technology brands including Oslo-based Nortek, UK companies Tritech and RS Aqua, Australian Reach Robotics, and Klein Marine Systems and Strategic Robotic Systems (SRS) who both operate out of the US. General Oceans' most recent acquisition was ocean technology distributor, RS Aqua, in 2024.ReynKo provides engineering solutions for modeling
Ensuring Reliable Navigation for Tactical Divers
diver navigation systems are engineered to give operators confidence and control in such situations.Accurate positioning and dead-reckoning navigation capabilities are essential for maintaining situational awareness and keeping divers safe during long-duration underwater missions. Blueprint relies on Nortek’s DVL technology as part of these diver navigation systems to provide accurate velocity information in challenging underwater environments.The Artemis systems are deployed primarily by two specialist groups in the defense space: Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) divers and combat swimmers.
VideoRay Relies on Nortek DVLs for High-Stakes Missions
VideoRay’s Mission Specialist Defender ROV, used in defense applications including explosive ordnance disposal (EOD), relies on Nortek’s DVL 500 Compact for navigation and vehicle control during sensitive missions.Pennsylvania-based VideoRay, an AV company, is a manufacturer of underwater robotic systems. Their Defender ROV has been selected by the U.S. Navy to support the Navy’s Explosive Ordnance Disposal Underwater Vehicle Program and the MESR (US Navy’s Maritime Expeditionary Standoff Response) program of record. For this application, the Defender relies on Nortek’s
Deeply Innovative: Drivers in Subsea Defense
highly accurate navigation and orientation data, even without GNSS input, enabling long-endurance autonomy and precise control for vehicles operating deep underwater or in contested environments.Ekinox inertial navigation system. Credit: SBG SystemsEllipse MEMS-based inertial system. Credit: SBG SystemsNortek’s compact Doppler Velocity Logs (DVLs) and the Nucleus 1000 navigation system are enabling small AUVs and diver guidance systems to operate autonomously with remarkable accuracy. Paired with SBG Systems’ MEMS-based inertial sensors, these solutions are shrinking the size and cost of precision
Exail to Supply Next-Gen Navigation System for Deep Sea Exploration Firm
navigation system and Gaps M7 acoustic positioning system, enabling operations at depths of up to 6,000 meters.The Rovins 9-DVL will be integrated into DOS’ XL Mariner work-class remotely operated vehicle (ROV), built by Argus in Norway.Combining Exail’s fiber-optic gyroscope technology with Nortek’s DVL (Doppler Velocity Log), Rovins 9-DVL ensures accurate seabed-relative navigation in GNSS-denied environments. By reducing drift and maintaining precise velocity tracking, it enhances the efficiency and predictability of subsea operations.The Gaps M7 USBL system complements this by providing
General Oceans Opens Singapore Sales Office
General Oceans, parent company of multiple underwater technology brands including Nortek, Tritech International Ltd and Klein Marine Systems, has announced the opening of a sales office in Singapore.This expansion will enable General Oceans’ brands to build on existing partnerships with local customers, as well as access new markets in a timely manner. Located in District 12 of Singapore, the office will serve as a base for local staff from Nortek, Tritech and Klein Marine Systems initially, with plans for expansion.The new Singapore office offers a gateway to South East Asia, a key part of the
Nortek Launches Generation 2 Vector Velocimeter
Nortek has announced that the Generation 2 version of the Vector velocimeter is now available. The Generation 2 Vector is designed for researchers interested in gathering high resolution current measurements and capturing turbulent flow. The Generation 2 version offers a smaller form factor, lower power consumption, and new features including an echosounder mode.Nortek’s legacy Vector was introduced in 1999. The Generation 2 version has several key upgrades in both design and performance from the legacy version, designed with flexibility in mind. Its smaller form factor enables deployments
Nortek Appoints New Executive Vice President
Bjørn Ladegård has been appointed Executive Vice President with responsibility for Nortek, part of the General Oceans Group. Ladegård comes from the position as VP Renewables Operations and Senior Project Manager at Nexans, where he has been responsible for US operations and European energy infrastructure projects. He assumed his new duties on Friday, August 1, 2025.“Nortek is established as a leading global player within subsea technology. I could not hope for amore exciting challenge than working with the Nortek team to increase growth by building on the company’s
Nortek Nucleus Supports Coral Reef Photogrammetry Project
In a collaboration between the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), University of Sydney, California Academy of Sciences (CalAcademy), Oceanly, University of Western Australia, and University of Auckland, supported by Inkfish, the University of Sydney’s Seeker AUV, equipped with a Nortek Nucleus 1000, worked alongside divers to create a 3D map of a coral reef off the coast of Tonga.Researchers from NTNU, the University of Sydney, and CalAcademy are working together to investigate how mesophotic reefs (low-light coral reefs in middle-depth waters) support the genetic diversity of
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