Global Ocean Design

Global Ocean Design designs and manufactures innovative equipment for oceanographic research, deep-sea exploration, and subsea engineering. Founded in 2011 by engineer Kevin Hardy, the company builds on more than five decades of experience developing instrumentation and free-vehicle systems for some of the world’s most demanding research applications.

Specializing in practical, field-proven solutions, Global Ocean Design develops products that support researchers, government agencies, defense organizations, and commercial marine operators working from shallow coastal waters to the deepest regions of the world’s oceans. Their equipment is engineered for reliability, ease of deployment, and long-term performance in challenging underwater environments.

Inspired by the untethered lunar landers of the 1960’s, Global Ocean Design has pioneered innovative benthic landers, free vehicles, and specialized oceanographic systems that help scientists collect valuable data and samples from extreme underwater environments. Their technologies have supported a wide range of scientific missions, advancing ocean exploration and expanding our understanding of the deep sea.

Ocean Innovations is proud to offer Global Ocean Design products. Browse the products below to learn more about the innovative solutions available for oceanographic research, subsea operations, marine science, and offshore engineering.