Maritime intelligence built for protection and efficiency

One platform that captures real-time ocean data to reduce fuel costs, lower emissions, detect threats, and protect maritime assets at a global scale.

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The largest privately-owned ocean sensor network in the world

The data layer behind the ocean intelligence.

1.5M

Real-time observations per day

2.5K+

Spotters deployed globally

25M+

Hours of ocean observations

Ocean sensing in real time

The network that powers Sofar's intelligence. Spotter Platform is a global network of solar-powered sensing platforms that measure waves, weather and subsurface data in real time. Built for governments, researchers, and defense who need live ground truth data from the ocean.

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[Surface sensing‍

Real-time waves, wind, and weather](/content/products/spotter/solutions/surface/index.html) [Subsurface sensing‍

Sound, currents, temperature, water quality, and water level](/content/products/spotter#anchor-subsurface/index.html) [Mobile autonomous‍

Survey, transit, and station-keeping](/content/products/spotter/scout/index.html)

Navigational support and efficiency

Wayfinder is the voyage optimization software that recommends the best route, speed, and schedule for each voyage, built for shipping companies, commercial operators, charterers, and vessel performance managers. It combines live maritime weather data, vessel performance models, and commercial constraints to cut fuel use and emissions while keeping schedules on track.

4–8%

Average fuel reduction

Daily

Routing & RPM guidance

Real-time

Storm warnings and seakeeping alerts

One view

Shared across ship and shoreside

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Real data. Real models. Better forecasts.

From our own sensor network, we run our intelligence models, from global weather to hyperlocal forecasts. Trusted by NOAA, the U.S. Navy, and the world's largest shipping fleets.

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50%

More accurate than traditional models.

What Partners Say

government

“Until now, we have never had a lot of data assets out here on our coast. This information is going to be really critical to mitigate the impacts that occur from extreme weather events…[Spotters] give us data, and more data gives us more ability.”
— Quinault Indian Nation, Marine Resources Scientist

Commercial · Bulk

“Wayfinder's voyage guidance has become part of how our fleet is operated, day to day. The fuel and time savings are real.”
— Eagle Bulk Shipping

Commercial · Tanker / LNG

“The forecast accuracy is what sold us. Decisions our masters used to make on instinct are now backed with data.”
— MOL Group