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Jun 3 New executive Open Ocean Robotics Welcomes Sam Macdonald as Chief Commercial Officer · openoceanrobotics.com Aug 12, 2025 Expanded Open Ocean Robotics Expands into UK and Europe · openoceanrobotics.com Aug 12, 2025 Partnership ASL and Open Ocean Robotics Collaborate on Air Sea Ocean Monitoring System Project · openoceanrobotics.com May 14, 2025 Recognition Open Ocean Robotics Named to NACO Canada's Top 20 Moonshot Ventures of 2025 · openoceanrobotics.com May 9, 2025 Launched Open Ocean Robotics Launches First USV for Marine CO₂ Removal Monitoring with Sales to Leading Research Institutions · openoceanrobotics.com 2018 Founded
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Overview

Open Ocean Robotics builds solar powered uncrewed surface vessels for ocean monitoring. Its boats collect data for marine protection, security and offshore energy. The company was founded by ocean rowers turned robotics entrepreneurs.

News

Blog 2 months ago
From Industry to Insights: What End Users Need from Uncrewed Surface Vehicles
The conversation surrounding autonomous maritime systems has fundamentally changed.
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Blog 3 months ago
How a Data Science Internship Helped Advance AI for Persistent Ocean Monitoring
An inside look at how real-world AI development, hands-on field testing, and cross-disciplinary collaboration helped launch a career in Canada's growing blue economy.
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Blog 4 months ago
Open Ocean Robotics' Solutions Now Available Through The Department of War CDAO's Tradewinds Solutions Marketplace - PT Aisle
Open Ocean Robotics, a leading provider of persistent maritime intelligence, announced today that its solutions are now available through the PT Aisle program from the Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office's (CDAO) Tradewinds Solutions Marketpl
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Blog 4 months ago
Advancing Sustainable Ocean Monitoring: Buoy Replacement Validation at Station 46012
Open Ocean Robotics, as a member of Team @Orchard, is deploying its solar-powered DataXplorer uncrewed surface vehicle, paired with XplorerView, to sustain meteorological and oceanographic observations at NOAA's Station 46012.
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Blog 4 months ago
Open Ocean Robotics Welcomes Sam Macdonald as Chief Commercial Officer
Already serving as a member of the company's Board of Directors, Sam Macdonald will now take on an expanded leadership role to help accelerate Open Ocean Robotics' commercial growth and strategic partnerships.
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Blog 5 months ago
How Uncrewed Systems Can Help Secure Canada's Borders
As the country with the world's longest coastline and an Exclusive Economic Zone spanning 5.6 million square kilometers, Canada faces an immense operational task: maintaining awareness across vast and often remote waters.
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Blog 5 months ago
Open Ocean Robotics Joins Maritime Safety & Security Canadian Technology Accelerator in Germany and Finland
Open Ocean Robotics, a Canadian leader in autonomous ocean monitoring, has been selected to participate in the Maritime Safety and Security Applications (dual-use) Canadian Technology Accelerator (CTA) in Germany and Finland.
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Award 11 months ago
Open Ocean Robotics Receives MTS Compass Organizational Excellence Award
Celebrating Excellence in Ocean Innovation: A Milestone for Open Ocean Robotics
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Blog 1 year ago
Behind the Deployment: A Technician's Perspective on Operating a USV in the Port of Prince Rupert
An interview with Open Ocean Robotics' USV Operations Technician and Project Manager, Sebastian Deggan
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Blog 1 year ago
Redefining Maritime Security with Uncrewed Surface Vehicles and AI
A New Article by CTO Dr. Fritz Stahr Explores how Uncrewed Surface Vehicles and Artificial Intelligence are Reshaping the Future of Maritime Security and Ocean Monitoring
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Victoria Canada
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Victoria Address
200-45 Erie Street
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Halifax Canada
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Halifax Address
25 Parker Street
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