Open Ocean Robotics
Maritime TransportationBritish Columbia, Canada11-50 Employees
Open Ocean Robotics is a maritime transportation company based in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, with 11-50 employees and a website at openoceanrobotics.com. The company develops solar-powered autonomous boats that gather real-time ocean data using sensors, cameras, and communication devices to support ocean understanding and protection. Its vessels harvest energy from the sun and wind, enabling months-long operation without greenhouse gas emissions, noise pollution, or risk of oil spills. The technology is described as enabling a digital ocean, an Internet of Things for the sea, to improve data collection and understanding of marine environments. Recent activity includes a June 2026 appointment of Sam Macdonald as Chief Commercial Officer and 2025 collaborations and integrations, including a Nauticus Robotics partnership and an integration with Flyswimfly as part of industry collaborations.