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Ocean Aero x James Fisher and Sons

James Fisher and Sons plc invested a strategic minority stake in Ocean Aero's Series D funding round. The partnership combines Ocean Aero's Triton AUSV technology with James Fisher's global network in defense and offshore energy to expand the Triton's international reach.

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Type
investment
Status
Activeoperating
Announced
2026-01-19
8 months ago
Active for
8 months

Who’s involved

Ocean Aerotechnology provider

Ocean Aero is a San Diego-based marine robotics company that designs, manufactures, and operates the Triton, the world's first and only wind and solar-powered Autonomous Underwater and Surface Vehicle (AUSV). The Triton can sail and submerge autonomously to collect and transmit data from both above and below the ocean surface for defense, [Energy](/companies/energy-robotics), and research applications. Ocean Aero has deployed Triton vehicles for the U.S. Navy's Task Force 59, the Port of Gulfport (continuous subsea surveillance), NOAA (harmful algal bloom monitoring), and the Philippine Navy (four units transferred via U.S. security assistance in June 2026).

HQSan Diego, California, USAoceanaero.com1 partnerships

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  • James Fisher and Sons · investor partner

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  1. https://www.james-fisher.com/news-and-insights/news/james-fisher-invests-in-world-leading-ocean-drone-operator-ocean-aero/

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