Sofar Ocean

Sofar Ocean deploys affordable Spotter buoys globally to gather real-time ocean data, and uses that data to power Wayfinder, a voyage optimization platform offering high-accuracy marine weather forecasts and vessel performance models for shipping companies.

Major shipping companies including Eagle Bulk, Star Bulk, Berge Bulk, MOL Group, and ABS use Wayfinder; Berge Bulk reported 4.5% efficiency gains translating to 14 additional sailing days per vessel per year. Multiple government and research institutions use the Spotter buoy platform globally.