Best Startup - California
At Best Startup California we track over 300,000 Californian startups and over 1,500,000 people who hold key positions in these companies. We use this directory of startups to highlight top employees, founders and organisations we think deserve more appreciation than they are currently getting.
We’ve ranked the top 80 Marine Technology companies in California, United States. The companies, startups and institutions listed in this article are all exceptional companies, well worth a follow. We have included links to their websites, socials and CrunchBase (if you’re interested in their financials).
We selected the organisations listed in this article based on:
- Track record
- Executive leadership
- Market share
- Innovation
- ESG rating
Our Data – We source our data from OSINT (open source intelligence) and public directories such as Crunchbase, SemRush and many more. The data from these sources should be treated with a degree of caution and verified yourself.
Top Marine Technology Companies & Startups (California, United States)
Surfline
Surfline provides surf reporting, forecasts, and editorial content for consumers, businesses, and government agencies.
Founder(s): Sean Collins
Location: Huntington Beach, California, United States
Industries: Content, Content Marketing, Marine Technology, Surfing, Video Streaming
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Saildrone
Saildrone manufactures and operates a fleet of the capable and proven unmanned surface vehicles.
Founder(s): Richard Jenkins
Location: Alameda, California, United States
Industries: Artificial Intelligence, Big Data, Drones, Industrial, Manufacturing, Marine Technology
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DockWorks
A B2B SaaS platform that enables marine services businesses to better manage & scale their business
Founder(s): Jeremy Hermanns, Kyle Bunch, Luke Ackerman
Location: San Diego, California, United States
Industries: B2B, Marine Technology, SaaS
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Seatrec
Seatrec’s patented thermal energy harvesting systems generate renewable energy from environmental temperature differences in the ocean.
Founder(s): Yi Chao
Location: Vista, California, United States
Industries: Energy, Marine Technology, Marine Transportation, Renewable Energy
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Blue Ocean Gear
Blue Ocean Gear provides sensored tracking buoys to address the commercial fishing industry’s informational and environmental challenges
Founder(s): Kortney Opshaug
Location: San Mateo, California, United States
Industries: Aquaculture, GreenTech, Information Services, Information Technology, Internet of Things, Location Based Services, Marine Technology, Sustainability
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Nemo Power Tools Limited
Nemo Power Tools designs and manufactures underwater cordless power tools and accessories.
Founder(s): Nimo Rotem, Oleg Zhukov
Location: Santa Clara, California, United States
Industries: Energy, Manufacturing, Marine Technology
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Coral Vita
Coral Vita grows corals to revitalize dying reefs.
Founder(s): Gator Halpern, Samuel Teicher
Location: San Diego, California, United States
Industries: Marine Technology, Seafood
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OpenROV
OpenROV is a company that creates open source underwater robots and sensors for ocean exploration and education.
Founder(s): David Lang, Eric Stackpole
Location: San Francisco, California, United States
Industries: Drones, Hardware, Marine Technology, Robotics, Software
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SeaDrone
SeaDrone reduces subsea lifecycle infrastructure inspections costs
Founder(s): Eduardo Moreno, Shuyun Chung
Location: Menlo Park, California, United States
Industries: Drones, Marine Technology, Photography, Robotics, Video
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Monterey Bay Aquariam Research Institute
The Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute is a private, non-profit oceanographic research center in Moss Landing, California.
Founder(s): David Packard
Location: Moss Landing, California, United States
Industries: Marine Technology, Non Profit
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Spoondrift Technologies
Develops ocean wave and current measurement platform for ocean communities, professionals, and enthusiasts.
Founder(s): Tim Janssen
Location: Half Moon Bay, California, United States
Industries: Information Technology, Marine Technology, Navigation
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Juniper Publishers
Juniper Publishers Inc. is an excellent platform for all the researchers and professors to publish their valued articles.
Founder(s):
Location: California City, California, United States
Industries: Blogging Platforms, Health Care, Life Science, Marine Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Medical, Publishing
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Catalina Sea Ranch
Catalina Sea Ranch specializes in the fields of Mediterranean mussels, Purple Hinged Rock Scallop, and Aquaculture.
Founder(s): Philip Cruver
Location: San Pedro, California, United States
Industries: Aquaculture, Marine Technology, Service Industry, Water Purification
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Atlantis Technologies
Atlantis Technologies develops and deploys advanced desalination systems and operations based on the RDI Supercapacitor.
Founder(s): Patrick Curran
Location: Dana Point, California, United States
Industries: Food and Beverage, Marine Technology, Mining, Oil and Gas, Water
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DeepFlight
DeepFlight design and develops innovative submarines for recreation and adventure.
Founder(s): Graham Hawkes, Karen Hawkes
Location: Richmond, California, United States
Industries: Adventure Travel, Marine Technology, Tourism
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Moreboats
Moreboats is an online marketplace that enables it users to find boats for sale.
Founder(s): Anna Islamova, Vladimir Islamov
Location: Los Angeles, California, United States
Industries: B2B, Boating, E-Commerce, Marine Technology, Marketing, Marketplace
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Ocean Aero
Ocean Aero is the world’s first autonomous underwater and surface vehicle (AUSV) driven by wind and solar energy.
Founder(s): Kenneth Childress
Location: San Diego, California, United States
Industries: Marine Technology, Nanotechnology, Robotics, Solar
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Scoot Science
Scoot Science uses AI to deliver accurate underwater weather and numerical ocean data for use by fish farmers.
Founder(s): Evan Goodwin, Jonathan LaRiviere
Location: Santa Cruz, California, United States
Industries: Artificial Intelligence, Marine Technology, Software
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Aqua Lung
Aqua Lung is a provider of personal aquatic equipment for recreational and professional use.
Founder(s):
Location: Vista, California, United States
Industries: Aquaculture, Marine Technology, Sports
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Seasats
Seasats: Effortless ocean data.
Founder(s):
Location: San Diego, California, United States
Industries: Artificial Intelligence, Drones, Marine Technology, National Security, Robotics
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Kelly Slater Wave Co.
Kelly Slater Wave Company is a wave technology company that develops a formula to combine cutting edge science, engineering and design.
Founder(s):
Location: Los Angeles, California, United States
Industries: Consumer Electronics, Hardware, Hospitality, Information Technology, Marine Technology, Recreation, Sports
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MRV Systems
MRV Systems provides oceanographic vehicles with comprehensive integration and deployment services.
Founder(s): Jim Dufour
Location: San Diego, California, United States
Industries: Autonomous Vehicles, Data Integration, Enterprise Software, Marine Technology
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Aerospace & Marine International
Aerospace & Marine International (AMI) has been providing weather services to the maritime industry since 1991.
Founder(s):
Location: San Jose, California, United States
Industries: Aerospace, Marine Technology
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Schmidt Ocean Institute
Schmidt Ocean Institute is focused on advancing oceanographic research, discovery, and knowledge.
Founder(s): Eric Schmidt, Wendy Schmidt
Location: Palo Alto, California, United States
Industries: Association, Marine Technology, Non Profit
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STAX Engineering, Inc.
Products and services that reduce environmental toxins, promote sustainability, and reduce global warming.
Founder(s): Robert Sharp
Location: Long Beach, California, United States
Industries: Clean Energy, CleanTech, Data Center, Environmental Engineering, GreenTech, Marine Technology, Ports and Harbors, Renewable Energy, Sustainability
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Pacific Maritime Association
Pacific Maritime Association provides industry leadership for integrated labor relations, human resources & administrative services.
Founder(s):
Location: San Francisco, California, United States
Industries: Marine Technology
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Berkeley Marine Robotics Inc.
Ocean Exploration and Conservation : Autonomous Underwater Swarm Robotic Systems
Founder(s): Sushil Tyagi
Location: Los Angeles, California, United States
Industries: Marine Technology, Marine Transportation, Ports and Harbors, Robotics, Security
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Gamma Alloys
Gamma Alloys offers lightweight aluminum alloys, reinforced with nanotechnology.
Founder(s): Mark Sommer
Location: Santa Clarita, California, United States
Industries: Manufacturing, Marine Technology, Space Travel
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Power Engineering Construction
Power Engineering Construction provides marine and civil engineering construction and commercial diving services.
Founder(s):
Location: Alameda, California, United States
Industries: Civil Engineering, Commercial, Construction, Marine Technology
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ONET Global
ONET Global is a stealth maritime company.
Founder(s): Sampriti Bhattacharyya, Soya Seo
Location: San Mateo, California, United States
Industries: Marine Technology, Marine Transportation
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Aerofit
Aerofit designs and manufactures high and low pressure fluid fittings and fitting systems for aerospace and other critical industries.
Founder(s): Robert F Peterjohn
Location: Fullerton, California, United States
Industries: Aerospace, Hardware, Manufacturing, Marine Technology, Nuclear
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Seafloor Systems
Seafloor Systems provides hydrographic survey solutions to the marine industry.
Founder(s):
Location: Shingle Springs, California, United States
Industries: Information Technology, Marine Technology, Software
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Desert Star Systems
Desert Star Systems offers an underwater acoustic monitoring system.
Founder(s):
Location: Marina, California, United States
Industries: Electronics, Information Services, Marine Technology
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SeaSpace
SeaSpace is a provider of satellite stations and remote sensor software.
Founder(s):
Location: Poway, California, United States
Industries: Enterprise Software, Marine Technology, Software
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Mission Robotics
Mission Robotics provides hardware and electronics, as well as consulting services, for the marine robotics industry
Founder(s):
Location: Union City, California, United States
Industries: Marine Technology, Robotics
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Clear Blue Sea
Clear Blue Sea is a non-profit organization that commits on cleansing the oceans of plastic for the survival of the marine ecosystem.
Founder(s): Jennifer Smith, Susan Baer
Location: San Diego, California, United States
Industries: Environmental Engineering, Marine Technology, Non Profit
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Sirius Signal
Sirius signal provides safe, environmentally-conscious alternatives to traditional flares.
Founder(s):
Location: San Diego, California, United States
Industries: Electronics, Environmental Consulting, Lighting, Marine Technology, Retail Technology
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Innovative Marine
Innovative Marine is focused around the sustainability of live aquatic creatures with equipment that perform to their high standards.
Founder(s): Rich Meister
Location: Cerritos, California, United States
Industries: Marine Technology, Marine Transportation, Pet
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Marine Group Boat Works
Marine Group Boat Works engages in boat construction and superyacht refit services for barges, patrol, dive, work and tug boats.
Founder(s):
Location: Chula Vista, California, United States
Industries: Marine Technology, Marine Transportation, Mechanical Engineering
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Marine Fenders International
Marine Fenders International specializes in manufacturing and designing marine products that include ocean guards, buoys, cushions and foam.
Founder(s):
Location: Wilmington, California, United States
Industries: Manufacturing, Marine Technology, Product Design
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Cardinal Point Captains
Cardinal Point Captains is a service disabled veteran-owned small business providing technical and maritime services.
Founder(s):
Location: San Diego, California, United States
Industries: Information Technology, Marine Technology, Technical Support
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MarineSync
MarineSync is a wireless monitoring and control companies provide remote utility monitoring and control, RUM, monitors.
Founder(s):
Location: San Diego, California, United States
Industries: Marine Technology, Software, Test and Measurement
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Metro Ports
Metro Ports provides innovative sustainable solutions for the maritime community.
Founder(s):
Location: Long Beach, California, United States
Industries: Construction, Marine Technology, Shipping
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Pacific Maritime Group
Pacific Maritime Group offers harbor tug boat services, deck barge rentals, salvage, dredging, and marine construction services.
Founder(s):
Location: San Diego, California, United States
Industries: Marine Technology, Marine Transportation, Transportation, Travel
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Airborne 1
Airborne 1 is the offspring of a consulting engagement with the Center for Technological Innovation, a joint venture.
Founder(s):
Location: El Segundo, California, United States
Industries: Consulting, Information Services, Information Technology, Marine Technology
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L-3 MariPro
They specialize in providing undersea sensor networks, and spread spectrum through water communication solutions.
Founder(s):
Location: Goleta, California, United States
Industries: Marine Technology, Water
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Turn Key Scaffold
Turn Key Scaffold provides scaffold and containment support for maritime industries.
Founder(s):
Location: National City, California, United States
Industries: Commercial, Industrial, Marine Technology
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VortechSuperchargers
VortechSuperchargers is a motor vehicle company.
Founder(s):
Location: Oxnard, California, United States
Industries: Automotive, Industrial, Marine Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Technical Support
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International Inspection
International Inspection is an NDT service provider for various industries along with special services for marine, construction and weld.
Founder(s):
Location: Santa Fe Springs, California, United States
Industries: Industrial Engineering, Marine Technology, Mechanical Engineering
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DOER MARINE OPERATIONS
DOER MARINE OPERATIONS a marine consulting firm and one stop shop for ocean exploration needs – from the surface to full ocean depths.
We are a truly “all things underwater” for benefit company. We are builders of Submersibles, ROVs, custom sampling tools and more while also operating a public facing scuba/ocean education hub. Thanks again for including us.
Founder(s): Dr. Sylvia Earle and Liz Taylor
Location: Alameda, California, United States
Industries: Consulting, Innovation Management, Marine Technology
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Marine Safety Solutions
Marine Safety Solutions is to provide innovative safety solutions to the US Military, Commercial & Passenger Maritime, Wind Energy.
Founder(s):
Location: Poway, California, United States
Industries: Marine Technology
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RA Belter Insurance Agency
R.A. Belter Insurance Agency is a marine manufacturer and commercial marine insurance agency.
Founder(s):
Location: Orland, California, United States
Industries: Financial Services, Insurance, Manufacturing, Marine Technology
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Newport Beach Yacht Services
Newport Beach and Marine Plumbing Service provides one-stop concierge, maintenance, and plumbing services for all boating needs.
Founder(s):
Location: Costa Mesa, California, United States
Industries: Boating, Marine Technology, Recreation, Service Industry
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Vigilant Marine Systems
Vigilant Marine Systems manufactures, markets, and distributes products and systems designed by other companies.
Founder(s):
Location: Corona, California, United States
Industries: Electronics, Manufacturing, Marine Technology, Sales
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SeaListings
The number one free boat buying and selling platform.
Founder(s): Mike Nicklas, Taylor Krause
Location: Irvine, California, United States
Industries: Boating, E-Commerce, Information Technology, Internet, Marine Technology
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Alturdyne
Alturdyne is an industry leader in small to medium sized gas turbine engines and systems.
Founder(s):
Location: El Cajon, California, United States
Industries: Chemical Engineering, Industrial, Marine Technology
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Hyperox Technologies
Hyperox Technologies provides material support for conventional, saturated dive systems.
Founder(s):
Location: San Diego, California, United States
Industries: Logistics, Marine Technology, Technical Support
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Reax Engineering Inc
Reax Engineering staff include fire scientists, licensed Fire Protection Engineers, and forensic fire experts.
Founder(s):
Location: Berkeley, California, United States
Industries: Marine Technology, Public Safety
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Amnav Maritime
Amnav Maritime functions as a provider of marine and harbor services in the San Francisco Bay area.
Founder(s):
Location: Oakland, California, United States
Industries: Construction, Marine Technology, Professional Services
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Orenco Hydropower
ORENCO Hydropower develops small hydropower generation assets at existing dams and waterways that are low-cost and low-impact.
Founder(s): Mark Matousek
Location: Palo Alto, California, United States
Industries: Innovation Management, Marine Technology, Project Management
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Orange Coast Analytical
Orange Coast Analytical is an independent environmental testing laboratory certified in several states.
Founder(s):
Location: Tustin, California, United States
Industries: Environmental Consulting, Marine Technology, Technical Support, Water
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Underwater Resources
Underwater Resources provides marine construction, commercial diving, inspection and consulting services.
Founder(s):
Location: San Leandro, California, United States
Industries: Civil Engineering, Construction, Marine Technology, Project Management
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Longitude 123
Longitude 123 is specialized in marine project consulting and underwater construction management firm.
Founder(s): Mark Steffy
Location: Ventura, California, United States
Industries: Construction, Marine Technology, Oil and Gas
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Marine Deal
Marine Deal is an e-commerce store that offers a variety of marine and boat supply products such as GPS, fishfinder, and VHF radio.
Founder(s):
Location: Del Mar, California, United States
Industries: E-Commerce, GPS, Marine Technology
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J.E. McAmis
J.E. McAmis is a federal civil work, heavy-civil, marine and environmental contractor company.
Founder(s):
Location: Chico, California, United States
Industries: Civil Engineering, Construction, Marine Technology
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San Francisco Boat Works
San Francisco Boat Works offers custom fabrication, deck transformation, painting, flooring, recreational, and electrical repair services.
Founder(s):
Location: San Francisco, California, United States
Industries: Marine Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Recreational Vehicles
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Pfleger Institute of Environmental Research
Pfleger Institute of Environmental Research offers fisheries management, public education and research with the marine department.
Founder(s):
Location: Oceanside, California, United States
Industries: Environmental Consulting, Marine Technology, Non Profit
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Amron
Amron is a full-line distributor and manufacturer of general-purpose and professional-grade diving, tactical, and hyperbaric equipment.
Founder(s):
Location: Vista, California, United States
Industries: Manufacturing, Marine Technology
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Greeneridge Sciences
Greeneridge Sciences deals with data handling, acoustics research and monitoring services for arctic and subarctic marine environments.
Founder(s):
Location: Santa Barbara, California, United States
Industries: Data Integration, Marine Technology, Product Research
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Boostpower USA
BOOSTPOWER USA is an exclusive worldwide provider of high-performance marine and automotive performance parts, engines and accessories.
Founder(s):
Location: Newbury Park, California, United States
Industries: Machinery Manufacturing, Manufacturing, Marine Technology
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Knight & Carver YachtCenter
Knight & Carver is regarded as one of the finest full-service marine facilities firm in the United States
Founder(s):
Location: National City, California, United States
Industries: Marine Technology, Marine Transportation
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Laguna Research
Laguna Research expert in the design & development of intelligent devices & gas sensing technologies for ambient & hyperbaric applications.
Founder(s):
Location: Laguna Beach, California, United States
Industries: Marine Technology, Product Design
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Teledyne Impulse
Teledyne Impulse is a manufacturer of underwater electrical interconnection systems.
Founder(s):
Location: San Diego, California, United States
Industries: Electronics, Manufacturing, Marine Technology
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Associated Pacific Constructors
Associated Pacific Constructors provides marine construction and engineering services such as site assessment, design and installation.
Founder(s):
Location: Morro Bay, California, United States
Industries: Commercial, Construction, Marine Technology
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Professional Association of Diving Instructors
PADI is an ocean exploration and diving organization.
Founder(s):
Location: Rancho Santa Margarita, California, United States
Industries: Marine Technology, Sports, Training
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International Transportation Safety Association
International Transportation Safety Association functions as an independent safety investigation authorities.
Founder(s):
Location: Long Beach, California, United States
Industries: Marine Technology, Public Safety, Transportation
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Herbert Engineering Corp
Herbert Engineering Corp provides marine technology support, software development, ship design, and vessel traffic analysis services.
Founder(s):
Location: Alameda, California, United States
Industries: Consulting, Marine Technology, Marine Transportation, Software, Software Engineering
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AlatSelam
AlatSelam offers online shopping services of snorkeling tools & equipment, diving equipment, scuba/diving tools, & LED flashlights.
Founder(s):
Location: San Marino, California, United States
Industries: Consulting, E-Commerce, Marine Technology, Shopping
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Marine Depot Direct
Marine Depot Direct is a high quality stainless marine hardware distributor company.
Founder(s):
Location: Chino, California, United States
Industries: Hardware, Marine Technology, Retail
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Norseship
Norseship provides Norse Management, commercial services to the fleet, and Norwest Management, crewing and technical services.
Founder(s):
Location: Long Beach, California, United States
Industries: Management Consulting, Marine Technology, Marine Transportation, Market Research
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