Ocean Data,
Delivered.
XOCEAN is a global leader in geophysical, geotechnical, and environmental ocean data. Operating the world’s largest fleet of low-carbon, survey-class uncrewed surface vessels (USVs), XOCEAN enables faster, safer, and more sustainable ocean data acquisition. Founded in 2017, XOCEAN has grown rapidly and now employs over 250 people, operates in 23 jurisdictions globally, and is currently building its 33rd USV.
We are XOCEAN
XOCEAN is a global leader in geophysical, geotechnical, and environmental ocean data. Operating the world’s largest fleet of low-carbon, survey-class uncrewed surface vessels (USVs), XOCEAN enables faster, safer, and more sustainable ocean data acquisition. Founded in 2017, XOCEAN has grown rapidly and now employs over 250 people, operates in 23 jurisdictions globally, and is currently building its 33rd USV. To date, XOCEAN has delivered more than 1.1 million kilometres of survey data worldwide and has delivered data to many of the world’s leading energy and infrastructure organisations, including Ørsted, bp, Shell, Equinor, SSE, and National Grid
Powering decisions across the blue economy
Delivering integrated datasets for:
- Geophysical Characterisation
- Geotechnical Assessments
- Environmental & Benthic Monitoring
- ROV Visual Inspections
Tonnes of CO2 avoided
International markets supported
New offshore wind supported
Gender diversity compared to industry
On the XOCEAN team
Serving leading industries worldwide
Subsea Cable Infrastructure
Seabed Characterisation
Geo-Hazard Assessment
Morphological Seabed Assessment
Civil Hydrography
Hydrographic Surveys
Safety of Navigation
Wreck Investigations
Offshore Wind
Seabed Characterisation
Geo - Hazard Assessment
Morphological Seabed Assessment
Oil & Gas
Asset integrity inspections
Decommissioning Debris Clearance Survey
Scour Condition Monitoring
Carbon Capture & Storage
Shallow Surface Geological
Integrity Assessments
Seabed Characterisation
At XOCEAN, we support decision-making across the blue economy through advanced, sustainable ocean data.
Harnessing technology to deliver cost-effective data
Offering flexible operating models
Direct
- XOCEAN works closely with client to fully understand data needs
- XOCEAN provides turnkey offering on a fixed price, fully inclusive basis
- XOCEAN completes data acquisition using one or many USVs
- XOCEAN completes data processing and interpretation and delivers final report
Data Library
- XOCEAN has an extensive library of high-quality ocean data available for immediate delivery
- Before launching a new data collection campaign, why not contact us to see if we already have the data you need?
Defining the gold standard
for ocean data delivery
At XOCEAN, we strive to set the gold standard for ocean data delivery by providing high quality data and analytics to businesses in the ocean economy.
Meet XOCEAN
Major energy and industrial corporations, as well as government agencies, are all seeking reliable, high-quality ocean data for various applications, from developing offshore wind farms to ensuring marine safety. Traditionally, mapping the ocean floor and collecting marine data requires a ship with a large crew working for extended periods at sea. When a customer needs data, it can be several months before a traditional supplier has availability and costs are uncontrolled. James Ives, XOCEAN CEO, recognized these challenges and envisioned a more efficient and safer method. Thus, XOCEAN was created in 2017 in Ireland.
Serving Leading Industries Worldwide
Seabed Characterisation
Geo - Hazard Assessment
Morphological Seabed Assessment
Pre-Jack Up Debris Clearance Surveys
Scour Condition Monitoring
Export Cable Route Inspection
Seabed Characterisation
Shallow Surface Geological
Integrity Assessments
Hydrographic Surveys
Safety of Navigation
Wreck Investigation
Asset integrity inspections
Decommissioning Debris Clearance Survey
Scour Condition Monitoring
Environmental Monitoring Data Harvesting
Seabed Characterisation
Geo-Hazard Assessment
Morphological Seabed Assessment
Route Inspection
High quality data with multiple use cases
Delivering precise, reliable marine insights to support diverse projects, from infrastructure planning to environmental stewardship.
High quality data with multiple use cases
Multibeam Echosounder
Maps seabed in high resolution using advanced multibeam sonar swath technology.
Sub Bottom Profiler
Profiles sediment layers and detects buried objects beneath the seabed surface.
Side-Scan Sonar
Produces detailed images of seabed features and submerged object shapes accurately.
Magnetometer
Identifies magnetic anomalies to detect submerged metal objects or pipelines.
Shallow Geotechnical
Gathers near-surface soil data to guide marine construction and engineering.
2D UHRS
Provides ultra-high-resolution seismic imaging for detailed sub-seabed analysis.
Environmental Monitoring
Monitors turbidity, currents, and biological or chemical marine environment data.
Explore Our Data Services
Discover how our ocean insights support your project’s success.
Explore Our Industry Applications
Subsea Cable Developments
Seabed data to support precise, secure subsea cable route planning.
Offshore wind
Ocean data optimised for offshore wind site selection and planning.
Civil Hydrography
Accurate seabed mapping for ports, harbours, and coastal infrastructure projects.
Oil & Gas
High-quality marine data for exploration, routing, and infrastructure monitoring.
Carbon Capture & Storage
Sub-seabed insights to inform safe, reliable carbon storage decisions.
Oil & Gas
High-quality marine data for exploration, routing, and infrastructure monitoring.
High quality data with multiple use cases
- Multibeam Echosounder
- Sub Bottom Profiler
- Side - Scan Sonar
- Magnetometer
- Shallow Geotechnical
- 2D UHRS
- Environmental monitoring
XOCEAN News
Join the marine robotics revolution
XOCEAN was founded in 2017 and has offices in Ireland, the UK, the US, Canada, Norway and Australia. Collectively, the team has many decades of expertise in technology development and operational delivery. Join us and become part of the energy transition in this rapidly expanding industry.
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A Leading Provider of Ocean Data
At XOCEAN, we strive to set the gold standard for ocean data delivery by providing high quality data and analytics to businesses in the ocean economy.
