XOCEAN specializes in the efficient, safe, and carbon-neutral delivery of high-quality ocean data. Using advanced Uncrewed Surface Vessels (USVs), we offer comprehensive services from seabed mapping to environmental monitoring, transforming the way ocean data is collected

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. Join us and become part of the energy transition in this rapidly expanding industry. For further information, please contact us here.

Operators and data analysts remain safely located onshore, connected to the vessels over a satellite link. This smarter and highly scalable approach to ocean data delivery is safer, cost-effective and ultra-low impact. XOCEAN has delivered high-quality ocean data to many of the world’s largest companies and government agencies.

Sep 7, 2021 · Irish startup XOCEAN has floated an alternative. Its uncrewed surface vessels (USV) — about the size of an average car and half the weight — are fitted with sensors that collect ocean data and...

Jan 9, 2025 · Xocean, an Irish marine robotics startup that provides ocean data to the energy and hydrography industries using uncrewed surface vessels (USVs), has raised €115 million ($119 million) as it...

XOCEAN, an innovative Irish company based in Rathcor, Co Louth, is an ocean data business which delivers data to major energy and industrial corporations using uncrewed surface vessels (USVs) to map the ocean floor and collect marine data in waters around the world.

Jan 7, 2022 · The XO-450 USV model features two DC drives, differential steering and has a hybrid power system with a solar deck, lithium-ion batteries and a micro diesel generator. It is able to develop a speed of up to 4 knots and can stay at sea for 18 days.

Jan 20, 2025 · XOCEAN, an Irish-based marine data acquisition company, has secured €115m in funding from investors to finance its expansion, as interest in the blue economy builds. The firm uses uncrewed surface vessels (USVs) to gather and process marine data for clients, including offshore wind developers, the energy industry and governments.

Nov 30, 2023 · A nominee for the coveted Elevation Award, in association with Enterprise Ireland, XOCEAN is a leading provider of carbon-neutral ocean data.

Jan 9, 2025 · With a low-carbon, remotely operated fleet emitting just 0.1% of the CO2 of incumbent manned surveying vessels, XOCEAN aims to avoid millions of tons of carbon emissions over the next decade while achieving more than 30x the industry average in team gender diversity.