General Oceans, an established underwater technology group, recently announced their strategic acquisition of RS Aqua Ltd of Portsmouth UK as a supplier of oceanographic instrumentation and sensors. This move strengthens their combined subsea monitoring solutions as well as ocean technology solutions capabilities.
General Oceans Completes Acquisition of RS Aqua
General Oceans recently made headlines when it announced their acquisition of RS Aqua, marking a significant expansion into the UK underwater technology market. With 40 years of experience supplying sensors and systems across varying sectors, RS Aqua joins as its sixth operating company within General Oceans Group's six operating companies; General Oceans reported GBP 62 Million Revenues for 2023--an 18 percent growth over 2022- and employs over 300 people throughout Europe, the UK, US, and Australia.
General Oceans previously made acquisitions such as Tritech International Ltd in 2022 and Klein Marine Systems in 2023, reinforcing its aggressive growth strategy in ocean technology. RS Aqua will remain as a standalone business while taking advantage of group synergies. Atle Lohrmann, President of General Oceans stated that RS Aqua plays an integral part in strengthening General Oceans' UK market position with opportunities for collaboration across its portfolio
Martin Stemp, the Managing Director of RS Aqua, expressed great enthusiasm about their partnership. They share commitments to innovation and expansion of ocean technology that should drive future exploration together through shared values and expertise.
RS Aqua Debuts New ARC Lite Product
RS Aqua recently unveiled the ARC Lite, a slimmer version of its established ARC product designed with quality engineering standards to meet applications requiring compact underwater monitoring solutions. This development illustrates their dedication to developing sensor technology for marine operations.
Strategic Partnership Agreement between Nortek and Nortek for WaveRadar Rex2
Nortek recently joined forces with RS Aqua to distribute their WaveRadar Rex2 product across select markets. This partnership seeks to provide access to advanced wave measurement technology for offshore operations, environmental monitoring and marine research activities; aligning perfectly with RS Aqua's commitment to developing cutting-edge oceanographic tools.
Participate in Ocean Business 2025
General Oceans' subsidiary RS Aqua recently showcased its latest ocean technology advancements at Ocean Business 2025. This event provided an ideal venue to show innovations in underwater sensors and systems while engaging with marine technology stakeholders from industry stakeholders.
New Brand Identity and Market Engagement Strategies
RS Aqua recently unveiled an updated brand identity and website redesign aimed at more effectively communicating its story, people, and purpose. This rebranding supports its strengthened market position post-acquisition as demand for subsea solutions grows. Furthermore, they have engaged on environmental issues by commenting on UK Environment Secretary Steve Reed's pledges concerning UK sewer pollution pledges in July 2025, emphasizing monitoring technologies as key players in water quality management