Guidance Marine

Guidance Marine develops relative-positioning sensors for dynamically positioned vessels and autonomous maritime operations. Its radar, laser, vision and microwave systems support station-keeping near offshore structures, wind turbines, ports and other vessels, with installations across more than 40 countries.

Facts

  • Segment: Localization
  • Country: United Kingdom
  • Founded: 1991
  • Website: https://www.guidancemarine.com/

About

About Guidance Marine

Guidance Marine develops relative position reference sensors for dynamic-positioning systems. Its CyScan, RadaScan, Mini RadaScan, Artemis, SceneScan and SPECS products use laser, radar, microwave and vision technologies to support vessel positioning, heading and situational awareness, with integration across major DP systems and DP Classes 1–3.

The systems serve offshore energy, marine construction, ports, defense and autonomous-vessel programs, including station-keeping and close-quarters manoeuvring. The business traces its operating history to Guidance Control Systems in 1991 and is currently part of Solix. Hexagon agreed on August 26, 2026 to acquire the company, with closing expected by year-end.

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Relations

  • Solix - Current Parent Company - Guidance Marine is currently part of Solix following its 2025 acquisition from Wärtsilä.
  • Hexagon - Pending Acquisition Agreement - Hexagon signed an agreement to acquire 100% of Guidance Marine; the transaction is expected to close by the end of 2026.

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