Brooke Ocean Technology Ltd.

Brooke Ocean Technology Ltd. was a Canadian company specializing in the design and manufacturing of equipment for the oceanographic, defense, and fisheries sectors. Based in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Brooke Ocean Technology developed innovative marine technology solutions that were often used for data collection, environmental monitoring, and subsea exploration.

The company was known for several key products, including:

Moving Vessel Profiler (MVP): An automated, real-time profiling system designed for oceanographic data collection. The MVP could be deployed from a moving vessel, allowing for continuous data acquisition without stopping the ship. This made it particularly valuable for research and military applications.
Continuous Underway Fish Egg Sampler (CUFES): A system used to collect fish eggs and larvae from the water column, often used in fisheries research to monitor spawning activity and assess fish stock health.
Launch and Recovery Systems (LARS): These systems were designed for the safe and efficient deployment and retrieval of various types of subsea equipment, including remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) and towed instruments.
Wave Height Meters and Other Sensors: Brooke Ocean Technology also developed specialized sensors for measuring various oceanographic parameters, contributing to environmental monitoring and research efforts.

The company's expertise in marine technology made it a key player in both commercial and government markets. They often collaborated with research institutions, navies, and commercial enterprises to develop customized solutions.

In terms of its corporate timeline, Brooke Ocean Technology Ltd. was acquired by Rolls-Royce in 2008. This acquisition was part of Rolls-Royce's strategy to expand its capabilities and offerings in the marine sector. As a result of the acquisition, Brooke Ocean's technologies were integrated into Rolls-Royce's broader marine technology portfolio.

After the acquisition, some of the technologies and products that Brooke Ocean Technology pioneered continued to be developed and supported under the Rolls-Royce Marine division, although the Brooke Ocean Technology brand itself was eventually phased out.

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Products

Hands-off system for attaching a tow line and lift cable to RIBs; payloads for unmanned RIBS and other unmanned surface vehicles

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Dartmouth NS B3B 1S1
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