Developing world leading underwater sensor technology
Founded in 2013 by Torgeir Trøite in Trondheim, Norway, Water Linked set out to revolutionize underwater technology with innovative, reliable, and affordable solutions.
UGPS
In 2016, we launched our first version of Underwater GPS (UGPS), debuting it at Oceanology International North America (OINA) to overwhelming success. This marked the beginning of our market disruption, supported by key partnerships with industry leaders like Blue Robotics and Deep Trekker, whose collaboration has been integral to our growth.
Water Linked's UGPS G1 series topside
DVL A50
Our innovation didn’t stop there. In April 2020, we launched the DVL A50, the world’s smallest Doppler Velocity Log, redefining what’s possible in underwater navigation. The market’s response confirmed the demand for cutting-edge solutions that challenge conventional norms.
Water Linked's miniature DVLs
Expanding portfolio and market reach
With the support of visionary investors Equinor and Investinor from the summer of 2020, Water Linked has rapidly expanded its product portfolio and market reach. We launched the DVL A125, the smallest long range DVL, upgraded our UGPS with the G2-series and introduced our acoustic modems, the Modem M64 (discontinued) and the Modem M16.
Although we briefly explored aquaculture as an extension of our expertise, we refocused in 2024 on our roots: revolutionizing underwater navigation.
Water Linked's acoustic Modem M16 (left) and the UGPS G2 system (right)
3D sonar
In 2024 we launched our latest innovation in the subsea market: the Sonar 3D-15, a groundbreaking real-time multibeam 3D imaging sonar. With real-time 3D data now accessible from such a compact sensor, countless opportunities for advanced levels of autonomy will emerge—many of which we have yet to even imagine.
Water Linked's Sonar 3D-15
Our Values: Bold, Collaborative, Reliable
We understand that reliability is paramount for those who operate in challenging underwater environments. At Water Linked, reliability is not just a product feature—it’s ingrained in our culture, from product design to customer support.
Collaboration is the backbone of our success. We foster an open environment where ideas flow freely, allowing us to build trust with our partners and push boundaries. This trust empowers us to be bold—bold in our ideas, decisions, and pursuit of innovation that breaks barriers.
The Water Linked team at Frosta in summer 2024
Our management team
While our headquarters are in Trondheim, Norway, our reach extends globally, with team members working remotely from Aberdeen, Scotland, and beyond. Meet our management team:
Torstein Skogseth
CEO
Øystein Wikan
CFO
Pål Rune Johansen
COO
Scott McLay
CCO
Mona Aagaard
HR Manager
Sarah Irving
R&D Manager
Career opportunities
Could Water Linked be even better with YOU?
Are you searching for an opportunity to develop groundbreaking, underwater technology from scratch? Wanna help us solve new underwater tech problems and show us how to be even better? Well, then we might just be looking for you!