Making ocean data accessible

Ocean intelligence has remained exclusive due to prohibitive costs. We're changing that with autonomous technology that delivers data at 1/100th the traditional price.

Ocean intelligence has been out of reach for too long

Online Oceans was founded by engineers, naval architects and entrepreneurs united by a common goal.

We are solving the fundamental problem of ocean data access. Our team combines decades of maritime experience with cutting-edge robotics and satellite technology.

Working with maritime industry leaders

The talent
behind the mission

CORE TEAM

George Morton

A chartered Engineer with a background in Oil and Gas. More recently leading marine decarbonisation at Ocean Infinity prior to launching Online Oceans.

Alistair Douglas

With a background in Oil and Gas before time spent at Orbital Insight, a Silicon Valley AI startup backed by Google Ventures and Sequoia Capital. Ali brings a wealth of experience in geospatial software development. Ali co-founded Online Oceans.

Dan Hook

CEO of electric drive company RAD propulsion, Dan has a wealth of experience in the marine robotics space including co-founding ASV, a pioneering USV company which was later sold to L3Harris.

Richard Daltry

Founder at RAD propulsion and Technology Director at leading marine robotics company Ocean Infinity. Rich co-founded ASV alongside Dan in 2010.

Pete Murphy

Experienced Naval Architect, Pete has designed, tested and commissioned many commercial, military and leisure vessels internationally ranging from 2.5m to 50m.

Chris Sherliker

With more than 30 years of experience designing and building a broad range of vessels Chris has worked on some of the world's finest race boats, commercial vessels, high speed interceptors and more than 80 offshore life boats for the RNLI.

Pete Byford

Former head of electrical systems at L3 Harris Technologies and current CTO of RAD Propulsion, Pete is an experienced multi-disciplinary engineer of the highest calibre. As a practising Lifeboat coxswain for the last 13 years Pete has gained extensive first-hand experience of the importance of reliability in the marine industry, regularly having to use the full extent of a vessel’s capabilities.

Advisors

Alex Fox

Alex Fox is a Commercial Director at Ocean Infinity, leading strategic initiatives in autonomous maritime technology and undersea data operations.

Our Locations

We’re headquartered in Southampton, United Kingdom.

Situated on the River Hamble we enjoy easy access to the open ocean.

The maritime information advantage

Vessel day rates and weather delays shouldn't limit your data collection.

Solar Scouts are easy to deploy, low cost and provide continuous ocean intelligence. If you have any questions or want to plan a mission, feel free to reach out.

Talk to the team