Core Capabilities

Founded in 2004 and based in Sherborne, Dorset, UK

World class capabilities in sonar design and development

Experienced in modelling, acoustics, algorithms, software and hardware design

Markets include harbour defence, minehunting, navigation, oil and gas

In 2008, Sonardyne announced the acquisition Wavefront Systems Ltd., a UK design company specialising in sonar and underwater technology.

Based in Sherborne, Dorset, UK, Wavefront was founded in 2004 by a team of defence sonar engineering professionals and has grown substantially with a focus on design and development services to the military and commercial undersea market worldwide.

The Wavefront team's extensive knowledge and experience covers all aspects of sonar system design including performance modelling, acoustics, algorithms, hardware and software. Wavefront adds many years of sonar design experience to Sonardyne's subsea technology engineering team, adding an extra dimension to its core oil and gas capability and its innovative and rapidly expanding maritime defence and security expertise.

Although part of the Sonardyne Group, Wavefront operates as an autonomous subsidiary developing innovative hardware and software solutions for the next generation of sonar systems with industry partners and customers alike.

In 2010, Wavefront Systems Ltd was renamed Sonardyne Wavefront Ltd.

MARSS Key Facts

Founded in 2005 with offices in London and Monaco

Focused on providing solutions for land and sea security, safety and efficiency

Business Lines: Shipping,coastal installation and land based asset protection

Partners: Development cooperation with leading forces in the maritime industry

In 2010, Sonardyne began a close co-operation with Marine and Remote Sensing Solutions (MARSS) based in Monaco. MARSS develops Nidar, the first fully automated security system which protects mobile platforms such as ships and fixed installations such as oil platforms, ports and land based infrastructures from terrorism, piracy and other security threats.

Nidar is a modular system that reduces risks, operating costs, and saves lives. Nidar automatically detects, classifies, alerts the operator and finally deters all threats, maintaining a 360 degree protective shield above and below the installation. Nidar was originally developed to combat the threat of piracy and the name Nidar originates from an ancient Somali God: The Punisher – who is the ‘righter of wrong’.

For more information, please visit the MARSS website http://www.marss.mc/nidar