Ocean Aero
[PRIVATE]Service & Cobot Robotics · HQ: San Diego, California · Est. 2012 · 1 model registered · 3 deployments
As of Sep 2026, DEPLOY verifies Ocean Aero: 1 model, 3 deployments across 3 regions. 3 sources back the record.
Ownership
PRIVATE
Capital / Funding
Undisclosed
Headquarters
San Diego, California
IP / Patents
Undisclosed
Platform Models
1
Audited Incidents
0
Overview
Ocean Aero is a San Diego-based marine robotics company that designs, manufactures, and operates the Triton, the world's first and only wind and solar-powered Autonomous Underwater and Surface Vehicle (AUSV). The Triton can sail and submerge autonomously to collect and transmit data from both above and below the ocean surface for defense, Energy, and research applications. Ocean Aero has deployed Triton vehicles for the U.S. Navy's Task Force 59, the Port of Gulfport (continuous subsea surveillance), NOAA (harmful algal bloom monitoring), and the Philippine Navy (four units transferred via U.S. security assistance in June 2026).
Clean safety record across 3 verified deployments. Limited public visibility and press coverage relative to peers.
Key Facts
Safety & Regulatory Posture
No incidents on record for Ocean Aero.
Leadership & Founders
Current Program Leadership & Executives
CEO
Partnerships & Commercial Deployments
Recent Verified Partnerships
- Ocean Aero x James Fisher and SonsJan 19, 2026
MOST RECENT · Ocean Aero x James Fisher and Sons · 2026-01-19 · with James Fisher and Sons · OPERATING
Operator Customers & Fleet Integrators
Platform Models
Deployments
Sectors & Applications
FAQ
What is Ocean Aero?
Ocean Aero is a San Diego-based marine robotics company that designs, manufactures, and operates the Triton, the world's first and only wind and solar-powered Autonomous Underwater and Surface Vehicle (AUSV). The Triton can sail and submerge autonomously to collect and transmit data from both above and below the ocean surface for defense, Energy, and research applications. Ocean Aero has deployed Triton vehicles for the U.S. Navy's Task Force 59, the Port of Gulfport (continuous subsea surveillance), NOAA (harmful algal bloom monitoring), and the Philippine Navy (four units transferred via U.S. security assistance in June 2026).
What does Ocean Aero make?
Ocean Aero has 1 robot model on the DEPLOY registry: Triton (Ocean Aero builds both physical robots and the AI that runs them).
Is Ocean Aero publicly traded?
No. Ocean Aero is privately held and not publicly traded, per the DEPLOY registry.
Who competes with Ocean Aero?
On the DEPLOY registry, peer companies to Ocean Aero building in the same form factors include Saildrone, Saronic Technologies, BAE Systems, Kongsberg Maritime.
Who is the CEO of Ocean Aero?
Kevin Decker is the ceo of Ocean Aero, per the DEPLOY registry.
How can I invest in Ocean Aero?
Ocean Aero is a private company; its shares are not available on public markets, so retail investors cannot buy the stock today.
Where is Ocean Aero headquartered?
Ocean Aero is headquartered in San Diego, California, USA.
Who owns Ocean Aero?
Ocean Aero is privately held; ownership sits with its founders and private investors.
Where does Ocean Aero operate robots?
Ocean Aero operates 3 verified deployments, including at Subic Bay, Philippines, Gulfport, Mississippi, USA, Oregon.
How many robots has Ocean Aero deployed?
DEPLOY has 3 verified Ocean Aero deployments on record at sites including Subic Bay, Philippines, Gulfport, Mississippi, USA, Oregon. That is a count of distinct field deployments each backed by sourced evidence, not a manufacturer's claimed unit total; it updates as new sites are verified.
Is Ocean Aero a top robotics company?
On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, funding, hiring, media, safety, and IP signals, Ocean Aero ranks in roughly the top 22% of companies tracked by the registry.
When was Ocean Aero founded?
Ocean Aero was founded in 2012.
Is Ocean Aero safe?
Ocean Aero has no incidents on record in the DEPLOY registry. This does not constitute a safety guarantee; it reflects the incidents DEPLOY has tracked and verified to date.