● ABOUT GEOACOUSTICS
Your data is everything. We just provide the tools for you to collect and analyse it.
GeoAcoustics is a leading manufacturer of feature-rich, field-proven hydroacoustic technology. Our products are used in diverse applications from marine survey and pre-construction site inspections to emergency response and scour monitoring.
Acquire marine data, fast and efficiently
We deliver advanced sonar solutions built for real-world challenges, whether you're mapping the seafloor, profiling below the seabed, or surveying waterways.
With decades of innovation and proven reliability, we help you capture better data, faster.
Key facts about our company
At GeoAcoustics, we build the sonar systems that help you understand what lies beneath. Our hydroacoustic technologies, bathymetric sonar, side scan sonar, and sub-bottom profilers, are designed for reliable data acquisition in the most demanding marine environments. From seabed mapping and buried object detection to habitat assessment and infrastructure survey, we give you the tools to collect the data you need, whether from uncrewed platforms or conventional vessels.
Focus on innovation
Well-established as a provider of field-proven bathymetric sonars, side scan sonar and sub-bottom profilers, our technology is as dependable as it is precise. GeoAcoustics Ltd has forged its own technology path, using interferometry for accurate seabed mapping, developing Artificial Intelligence for faster data processing and unlocking new applications with form factors designed to optimise performance.
Global footprint
GeoAcoustics Ltd products are available through our extensive global partner network. We have selected the best, most experienced marine survey and subsea specialist partners to provide sales and service across the world, ensuring that you are never far from an expert to guide you towards the right system and configuration, install your products and help you out should you need trained and professional support.
Protecting our environment
GeoAcoustics Ltd is committed to environmental sustainability, achieving ISO14001:2015 accreditation in 2023. Key initiatives include installing over 200 solar panels, reducing reliance on the national grid by half, upgrading all HQ lighting to LEDs, adding electric vehicle charging points and upgrading our boiler technology to a much greener system. Our team also supports the community through litter picks and other local activities.
47 Years in business
The GeoAcoustics legacy spans almost half a century of hydroacoustic technology
Innovation track-record
Always breaking new ground for commercial, government and scientific users
Global partner network
More than 50 Channel Partners providing sales and support in 70 countries
Sustainable business
Technology that support climate science and strive to reduce our own carbon footprint
Testimonials
Proven in the field, our partners highlight performance, reliability, and operational value across projects.
“... are making remote operations more efficient and scalable. Our clients value sensors that deliver accurate results with minimal post-processing demands. GeoAcoustics systems align well with these priorities, particularly for USV and remote platform integration.”
Adrian Fowler
Technical sales Manager, AlphaGeo UK
“GeoAcoustics systems are well regarded for their robustness and data quality in challenging environments. With technologies such as the new GeoMB multibeam and field-proven sub-bottom profiler and side scan systems, we see strong alignment with the needs of our clients. We look forward to supporting surveyors, researchers, and marine contractors with reliable and efficient solutions from such a highly regarded subsea technology company.”
Captain (retd.) Nayeem Muktadir BN
Director Hydrography and Oceanography at Celestial Tech
“We’re impressed by GeoAcoustics innovations and sure that Hidrokinetik’s diversified track record in the hydrographic and geophysical business will enhance the presence of its product lines in Singapore and the APAC region, especially as they are so suited to data acquisition in the challenging, turbid waters local to us.”
Mirza Hamza
Technical Director, Hidrokinetik.
“We are thrilled to partner with GeoAcoustics through this channel partner agreement. This partnership represents a significant step in expanding our reach and delivering top-tier solutions to our customers. By joining forces with such an innovative and reputable company, we can offer enhanced value and strengthen our position in the market. We look forward to the shared success and continued growth that this collaboration will bring.”
Sathish Kumar Selvaraj
Regional Director, Oceanscan Singapore
“We are looking forward to offering GeoAcoustics’ highly respected hydrographic technologies to our clients. With capabilities like high quality bathymetry and reliable sub-bottom and side scan solutions, their portfolio is a strong fit for the applications we serve. We look forward to building a successful partnership.”
John Tamplin
Founder and CEO, Seafloor Systems Inc.
“The GeoAcoustics name is synonymous with reliability and effectiveness in the shallow water market, and we are pleased to bring the quality and functionality of both the GeoSwath and GeoPulse product ranges into our portfolio for sales and rental customers.”
Sören Themann
CEO, Subsea Europe Services GmbH
Nearly half a century in sonar
GeoAcoustics Ltd has been a partner for the offshore energy, subsea, and marine survey sectors since 1978. Through this time we have had two different corporate owners but today we are an independent company dedicated to ensuring we provide the best technologies and services to our customers all over the world. Further, today we run a highly sustainable operation, and continue to reduce the carbon footprint at our HQ in Great Yarmouth, UK.
The company was founded as ORE Ltd by Dave Stone and Dick Stafford, starting as a leasing operation of offshore research equipment including Side Scan, Profiling, SBL/LBL positioning and Acoustic Telemetry.
ORE Ltd was acquired by electrical engineering firm Ferranti, becoming Ferranti O.R.E Ltd.
Ferranti O.R.E moved to the current site at Gapton Hall Industrial Estate, Great Yarmouth, UK.
Equipment manufacturing started onsite. Including the 5430A & 5420A transmitters.
The first TPIIM USL Tracking systems were sold. Enhanced in 2002 and more recently in 2019, these systems are now used by many Navies around the world.
Following a management buyout from Ferranti, the company changed its name to GeoAcoustics Ltd.
The SS940 DFSS was launched. It was enhanced in 1998 and also supplied for Naval operations.
The first generation of the GeoSwath bathymetric system was released.
GeoAcoustics Ltd. was acquired by Kongsberg Maritime and became Kongsberg GeoAcoustics Ltd.
Pulsar side scan sonar was released.
GeoSwath Compact 2 sub-bottom profiler was released.
GS4 software was released.
GeoSwath 4 (GS4) was released.
GeoSwath 4R (Rugged) was released.
On site manufacturing of Kongsberg Maritime TOPAS systems started at our facility in Great Yarmouth, Norfolk.
A lightweight, smaller version of GeoPulse called GeoPulse Compact was released to allow for installation on smaller vessels of opportunity.
Following a management buyout in December 2020, the company became independently owned once more and was renamed to GeoAcoustics Ltd.
An advanced R&D project to create new data processing capabilities using AI technology was started with the University of East Anglia.
New GS4 software released in June 2023 included a significant technology update in the form of real-time AI data processing for the GeoSwath 4 bathymetric sonar.
GeoAcoustics presented with Kings Award for Enterprise in the International Trade Category.
GeoPulse 2, a new generation Sub-Bottom Profiler launched at Oceanology International.
GeoAcoustics invited to take part in the Goodwood Festival of Speed Future Lab exhibit.
GeoAcoustics wins Medium Business of the Year award at the Eastern Daily Press (EDP) Business Awards.
New generation side scan sonars, GeoScan launched at Ocean Business.
Subsea cable moulding company acquired to expand on existing capabilities at Great Yarmouth HQ.
GeoMB multibeam echosounder launched at Oceanology International 2026.
GeoPulse LF, a low frequency boomer sub-bottom profiler launched at Oceanology International 2026.
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