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=Sonardyne International=

Sonardyne International is recognised as a world leader in the design and manufacture of underwater acoustic positioning, inertial navigation, wireless communications and sonar technology systems for the offshore oil and gas, ocean scientific and maritime security industries. 

Founded it 1971 by John Partridge, the company initially focused on improving the safety and efficiency of underwater navigation for divers through innovation in acoustic signal processing, hardware design and custom engineering. The company celebrated its 40th anniversary in 2011 and whilst it remains true to its roots as a subsea pioneer, it now also delivers underwater innovation across a variety of industry sectors. An independent manufacturing business, it now has almost 300 employees worldwide in seven regional centres.

=Sonardyne Companies= In 2008, Sonardyne announced the acquisition of Wavefront Systems Ltd., a UK design company specialising in sonar and underwater technology. 

Based in Sherborne, Dorset, UK, Wavefront was founded in 2004 by a team of defence sonar engineering professionals and has grown substantially with a focus on design and development services to the military and commercial undersea market worldwide.

The Wavefront team's extensive knowledge and experience covers all aspects of sonar system design including performance modelling, acoustics, algorithms, hardware and software. Wavefront adds many years of sonar design experience to Sonardyne's subsea technology engineering team, adding an extra dimension to its core oil and gas capability and its innovative and rapidly expanding maritime defence and security expertise.

Although part of the Sonardyne Group, Wavefront operates as an autonomous subsidiary developing innovative hardware and software solutions for the next generation of sonar systems with industry partners and customers alike. In 2010, Wavefront Systems Ltd was renamed Sonardyne Wavefront Ltd.

In 2011, Sonardyne began a close co-operation with Marine and Remote Sensing Solutions (MARSS) based in Monaco. MARSS develops Nidar, the first fully automated security system which protects mobile platforms such as ships and fixed installations such as oil platforms, ports and land based infrastructures from terrorism, piracy and other security threats. 

=Investment and diversification= Sonardyne is a vertically integrated company with research, design, manufacturing, testing, marketing, distribution and support all under one roof.

The company is committed to the development and creation of innovative and exciting technologies. Through investment and diversification, it has built a unique and vibrant company, quick to respond to the needs of its markets.

=References= 1 Techworks 2 Maritime Journal 3 Government and Security News