Water Linked Timeline

Events

• 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
• 2026-04-27 - Partnership - Water Linked Sonar 3D-15 integrated into BeeX underwater drone autonomy stack - Sonar 3D-15 streams real-time three-dimensional data into BeeX's onboard autonomy system through the Water Linked API. BeeX uses the data for object detection, tracking and scene understanding around complex subsea structures. The integration supports… - source: waterlinked.com
• 2026-03-03 - Product Launch - Water Linked introduces next-generation DVL A250 - The DVL A250 extends acoustic range to as much as 250 metres while retaining a compact 149-millimetre-diameter form factor. It supports bottom lock at speeds up to 15 metres per second and operation from an altitude of 30 centimetres. Available… - source: ths-uki.org
• 2024-11-05 - Partnership - Water Linked Sonar 3D-15 added to Skarv CORAX AUV design - CORAX uses the compact 3D sonar for close-range seafloor mapping and obstacle-aware navigation. The sensor provides three-dimensional acoustic perception in murky water where optical visibility is limited. The integration combines Skarv's AUV, optical-sensor… - source: waterlinked.com
• 2024-08-08 - Partnership - Water Linked DVL A50 incorporated into Boxfish autonomous underwater platforms - Boxfish integrated the DVL A50 into its control systems for stable position holding during underwater imaging. The Performance model was added to the Boxfish AUV and ARV-i autonomous product line. Boxfish fuses DVL output with other sensor data for… - source: waterlinked.com
• 2024-06-27 - Partnership - Water Linked DVL A50 and UGPS documented across Deep Trekker ROV operations - Deep Trekker described Water Linked as a key technology partner supporting its underwater robots. The DVL A50 supplies velocity and navigation data used to improve the accuracy and reliability of Deep Trekker ROV operations. The companies also documented… - source: waterlinked.com
• 2023-02-01 - Partnership - QYSEA standardises Water Linked DVL A50 on commercial FIFISH ROVs - The DVL A50 became a standard fit for the FIFISH V6 EXPERT, PRO V6 PLUS and PRO W6. QYSEA increased an initial 10-unit order before delivery after evaluating the compact sensor. The integration adds station lock and navigation control capabilities to the… - source: waterlinked.com
• 2023-02-01 - Partnership - Water Linked DVL A50 and UGPS support added for Blueye X3 - Blueye's X3 smart connector identifies the DVL A50 and exposes its functions in the vehicle's control interface. The integration adds seabed-referenced station keeping and automatic altitude control to the X3. Water Linked's UGPS G2 can also connect to… - source: waterlinked.com