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Nortek Announces New Partnership with OGEQUIP for ADCP and DVL Services in Brazil
30.03.2026
Nortek Brazil is excited to announce its new partnership with OGEQUIP Produtos e Serviços Marítimos Ltda, which will now operate as an authorized local service provider for Nortek ADCPs, current meters and DVLs in Brazil.
Ensuring reliable navigation for divers during tactical missions with Blueprint Subsea and Nortek
04.12.2025
Blueprint Subsea and Nortek are working together to ensure divers stay on course when GNSS signals disappear beneath the surface, where navigation depends on reliable sensors. BluePrint’s Artemis diver navigation systems rely on Nortek DVLs for accurate velocity information.
Nortek Launches Generation 2 Vector Velocimeter
05.08.2025
Building on the trusted technology of the legacy Vector, the Generation 2 Vector uses modern, future-proof electronics, offers new features, and enables researchers to conduct small-scale turbulence studies in both the field and in large flumes.
Bjørn Ladegård Appointed Executive Vice President of Nortek
04.08.2025
Bjørn Ladegård has been appointed Executive Vice President with responsibility for Nortek, part of the General Oceans Group. Ladegård comes from the position as VP Renewables Operations and Senior Project Manager at Nexans, where he has been responsible for US operations and European energy infrastructure projects. He assumed his new duties on Friday 1st August 2025.
RS Aqua and Nortek Ride the Wave Together with WaveRadar Rex2
22.05.2025
RS Aqua are pleased to announce a strategic partnership with Nortek, who will now distribute the WaveRadar Rex2. Through their global sales and distribution network, this newfound reach will broaden RS Aqua’s WaveRadar Rex2 market presence, enabling streamlined access for customers worldwide.
Compact Underwater Robot from Tethys Providing a Safer Alternative for Underwater Inspection
19.10.2023
Divers can face difficult and dangerous conditions when performing essential underwater inspection, search and maintenance. Now a new Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) from Switzerland’s Tethys Robotics is providing a much safer alternative.
Full Navigation Capabilities for Small Subsea Vehicles with Integrated INS on Nucleus1000
27.09.2023
The Nucleus1000 navigation sensor suite is now available with full INS (inertial navigation system) capabilities, enabling absolute position outputs obtained using the Nucleus’s on-board inertial and acoustic sensor package.
Tritech Announces New Reseller Agreement in China
21.08.2023
We are pleased to announce a significant milestone for Tritech International Limited as we have recently finalized an exclusive reseller agreement with Nortek China: a renowned leader in the industry. This strategic partnership allows us to further enhance our global presence and provide localised support to our valued users and customers.
Ocean Technology Companies Nortek AS, Strategic Robotic Systems, and Blueprint Lab merge to form General Oceans AS
22.02.2022
The three ocean technology companies Nortek AS (Norway), Strategic Robotic Systems (USA), and Blueprint Lab (Australia) have merged to form a common holding company, General Oceans AS. Together, the three companies have almost 200 employees and operate across all major segments of the ocean technology market. Revenues in 2022 are expected to reach $63 million with focus on vehicles, actuators, and sensors.
Making Oceanographic Data of Extraordinary Quality Accessible to a Wider Audience
17.09.2021
Alseamar, a producer of glider UUVs, has been able to produce highly accurate data plots of current profiles from large swathes of the water column. A combination of tailor-made algorithms, underwater gliders and a high-performing ADCP from Nortek has helped break new ground for the oceanographic community, making high-quality data more accessible for a multitude of stakeholders.
Contributing to Faster, More Efficient Aquaculture Cage Net Inspection with Autonomous ROV Navigation
31.05.2021
Norwegian researchers are working on projects that are providing the groundwork for a revolution in aquaculture. As a small part of this revolution, Nortek’s DVL is helping to bring autonomous navigation to ROVs used in Norwegian fish farms.
Why accurate subsea navigation was vital for an ROV assisting with deep ocean research
04.03.2021
Pelagic Research Services was looking to improve the accuracy of the subsea navigation systems on its ROV. Find out how an accurate and high-performing DVL paired with an inertial navigation system enabled smooth operation in tricky conditions by hydrothermal vents in the deep ocean.
Pelagic Research Services Selected for Second Expedition in 2020 with University of Victoria’s Ocean Networks Canada
28.07.2020
Pelagic Research Services (PRS) has again been selected to provide ROV services for Ocean Networks Canada (ONC), as an integral team aiding their continued work on ocean observatories for September 2020. PRS’ deep sea ROV system Odysseus will be mobilized on the Canadian Coast Guard ship John P. Tully for a 14-day expedition.
2G Robotics Officially Releases Micro Inspection Skid
10.12.2019
2G Robotics has officially released the Micro Inspection Skid, a new laser survey skid for Inspection Class ROVs developed in partnership with iXblue and Nortek. This all-in-one integrated skid delivers high accuracy inspection capabilities with subsea dynamic laser scanning to enable survey and inspection by low cost vehicles.
Change of Management as Nortek Grows and Develops
24.10.2019
After over two decades at the helm of Nortek, a specialist in oceanographic instrumentation, Atle Lohrmann is taking on new challenges at newly started Hefring Engineering in Boston. Nortek’s new CEO, Finn Ivar Marum, has been entrusted with the task of ensuring Nortek’s continued growth.
