NORBIT has recently acquired Trondheim-based Water Linked, a specialist in underwater navigation and imaging technologies for remotely operated vehicles, autonomous underwater vehicles, and uncrewed surface vessels.
Founded in 2013, Water Linked has established a strong position in the subsea technology market. Its product portfolio includes Doppler Velocity Logs (DVLs), 3D imaging sonars, acoustic positioning systems, and underwater communication solutions.
These technologies support navigation, perception, and autonomy in GPS-denied environments and are used across subsea inspection, offshore energy, marine research, defence, and underwater infrastructure applications.
The acquisition strengthens and complements NORBIT Oceans’ existing underwater acoustics portfolio. Together, the combined technologies create new opportunities to deliver integrated solutions for underwater vehicles and expand capabilities in navigation, positioning, imaging, and autonomy.
Water Linked will continue operating as Water Linked, a NORBIT Company. The business will maintain support for its existing customers while benefiting from NORBIT’s global reach and broader technology platform.
Peter K. Eriksen, Business Unit Director of NORBIT Oceans, commented, “Water Linked’s technology is highly complementary to NORBIT Oceans. Their products are a natural extension of our underwater acoustics offering and create exciting opportunities when combined with our existing sonar technology and customer insight.”
Torstein Skogseth, CEO of Water Linked, added, “NORBIT understands our technology, our customers and our development-oriented culture. As part of NORBIT, we will have a stronger platform for further growth, continued product development and delivering even more value to customers and partners.”
By combining complementary technologies and expertise, NORBIT and Water Linked are well-positioned to develop solutions for customers operating in challenging underwater environments.
