Ocean Space Acoustics

Ocean Space Acoustics develops PingMe, a compact hydroacoustic sensor that provides real-time position, depth and temperature data for underwater equipment. Stated specifications include a horizontal range of up to 2200 m, depth accuracy of ±0.5 m, position accuracy of ±5 m, a 1000 m depth rating and battery life of up to one year in standby. Data from each transponder is collected in a cloud-based service.

Customers are fishers using gillnets, purse seines, traps, longlines and Scottish seines, aquaculture operators, environmental monitoring projects, and operators of subsea installations and sensor platforms. The company sells PingMe systems and also runs a pilot test team for prospective users.

The company was founded in 2018 and is based in Trondheim, Norway. It originates from SINTEF and is built on patented technology. PingMe was launched in 2024 and is installed on vessels and subsea installations across Norway. The company invites applications from recent graduates and experienced professionals interested in technology and fisheries.

Product: PingMe, a hydroacoustic sensor for real-time tracking of position, depth and temperature of subsea equipment, with cloud data service.