Vessel-mounted units:
PingMe transceiver
2 × PingMe signal amplifiers
2 × PingMe transducers
PingMe computer / bridge system:
Processing software
Graphical user interface with map view
Cloud integration
Underwater units:
PingMe sensor units
PingMe is a system for position tracking and environmental monitoring. Any vessel equipped with PingMe can use underwater sensors to monitor the position of its gear and measure real-time temperature, depth, and current in the water column where the equipment is located.
The PingMe sensors in the water transmit environmental data to the vessel during operations where location, depth, temperature, and current are critical.
A dedicated cloud service collects and integrates data from each PingMe sensor, identified by its unique ID. All system users can detect any PingMe sensor in the water, while access to sensor data is restricted to the owner.
The PingMe solution prevents equipment loss, helps fishers operate with greater precision, and reduces operational costs. This reduces marine pollution and ghost fishing, contributing to a more sustainable blue economy.
The PingMe sensor is designed for easy attachment, simple operation, and long deployment time. The sensors can be easily mounted on all types of permanent and temporary subsea installations and fishing gear.
10230
63°27'68" N / 10°21'48" E
268 meter
152 meter
7,5°C
50%
135°/0,32 m/s *Not fully implemented
63° E/NE
PingMe is a new and modern sensor designed to track the position of underwater equipment and objects, while also logging environmental data from the surrounding environment where the equipment is located.
Tracking the position of equipment underwater is significantly more challenging than on land or in the air. This is because GPS signals, which are used for satellite-based positioning, consist of short radio waves that can only penetrate a few centimeters into seawater. As a result, GPS positioning cannot be used below the ocean surface. Instead of radio waves, underwater positioning and communication rely on long-wavelength sound signals, also known as hydroacoustics. On land, mobile networks and GPS satellites provide widespread infrastructure, while underwater there is almost no fixed infrastructure. Therefore, underwater devices must rely on their own sensors and communicate with surface vessels and other units to determine and update their position.
PingMe from OSAC is one of the market’s most robust and versatile solutions for collecting environmental data and tracking equipment and installations below the ocean surface.
PingMe is developed for position tracking across multiple marine sectors. Discover how it can improve efficiency and accuracy in each industry.
PingMe was launched in 2024 and is now commercially deployed on vessels across the country. We are continuously exploring new use cases. If you believe PingMe could benefit your operations, please contact us to discuss how we can help address your challenges.
