Water Linked

Water Linked develops compact Doppler velocity logs, 3D imaging sonar, acoustic modems and underwater positioning systems for ROVs, AUVs, divers and survey teams. Founded in Trondheim in 2013 and part of NORBIT since June 2026, its sensors support navigation, perception and autonomy in GPS-denied subsea operations.

Facts

Segment: Localization
Country: Norway
Founded: 2013
Website: https://waterlinked.com/

About

About Water Linked

Water Linked develops compact underwater navigation and communications equipment for remotely operated and autonomous vehicles, divers and survey teams. Its range includes Doppler velocity logs, 3D sonar, acoustic positioning systems and modems for work where satellite navigation is unavailable.

The product line spans short-range DVLs through the A250, the Sonar 3D-15, UGPS kits and the M16 modem. These components provide velocity, positioning, perception or communications inputs that vehicle builders combine into a wider subsea autonomy stack.

Market context

Cited in Greensea IQ testing of IQNS navigation/autonomy with Water Linked positioning on VideoRay Defender ROV.

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Products

DVL A250 - DVL
DVL A50
Sonar 3D-15 - Sonar 3D

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Supply

QYSEA - Outbound - Positioning & Navigation - Water Linked DVL A50 sensors are integrated into QYSEA FIFISH ROVs - source: waterlinked.com
Blueye Robotics - Outbound - Positioning & Navigation - Blueye integrated Water Linked DVL A50 and UGPS support with the Blueye X3 for plug-and-play underwater navigation and station keeping - source: waterlinked.com
Blue Robotics - Outbound - Positioning & Navigation - Blue Robotics documents Water Linked DVL A50/A125 installation and operation on BlueROV2 for position holding and autonomous navigation - source: bluerobotics.com

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Timeline

2026-06-21 - Acquisition - NORBIT signs agreement to acquire Water Linked - Water Linked supplies Doppler velocity logs, 3D imaging sonar, underwater modems and acoustic positioning systems. The deal is valued at NOK 330 million on a cash and debt-free basis. The acquisition expands NORBIT’s maritime, defence and offshore underwater… - source: norbit.com
2026-06-01 - Demonstration - Water Linked demonstrates Sonar 3D-15 live on Blueye X3 - A Blueye X3 fitted with Sonar 3D-15 mapped ladders, pipes and moving underwater vehicles in the test basin. The live system tracked another Blueye X3 and a BlueROV while displaying Sonar 3D-15 visualisations on a laptop. Attendees also used immersive… - source: waterlinked.com
2026-05-12 - Product Launch - Water Linked releases Water Tracking mode for DVLs - Water Tracking estimates velocity relative to the water column when a DVL cannot obtain seabed bottom lock. The mode uses acoustic reflections approximately 1.5 to 4.5 metres below the instrument to support an inertial-navigation system. The free firmware… - source: waterlinked.com

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Team

Torstein Skogseth - Chief Executive Officer - Leads Water Linked?s underwater positioning, sonar, modem, and DVL sensor business.
Øystein Wikan - Chief Financial Officer - Leads financial operations for Water Linked?s underwater sensor technology business.
Pål Rune Johansen - Chief Operating Officer - Leads operating execution for Water Linked?s underwater sensor products.

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Relations

NORBIT - Acquirer - NORBIT signed an agreement to acquire Water Linked, adding underwater navigation and imaging technology to its Oceans portfolio.

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Resources

Official technical documentation, datasheets and product media for Water Linked's subsea navigation and perception portfolio.

DVL A250 - image · Water Linked
Sonar 3D-15 - image · Water Linked
Water Linked technical documentation - WEB · Product portfolio · Water Linked

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