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ThayerMahan is leading a transformation in how maritime solutions are delivered, sustained, and scaled. Our culture is forged through decades of mission-critical operations and grounded in engineering excellence, military leadership, and safety-first innovation. We deliver scalable, mission-ready technologies that empower our customers to meet today's challenges and tomorrow's threats - head-on. 

Who We Are 


Mission Statement 

We deliver mission-ready, scalable solutions that enhance maritime domain awareness, safeguard critical infrastructure, and strengthen national and energy security—from surface to seabed. Our fully qualified maritime teams operate globally, providing: 

  • Persistent monitoring of the maritime and underwater environment 

  • Mitigation of acoustic disturbances 

  • Protection of critical assets and infrastructure 

  • Seabed intervention for offshore construction and security initiatives 

Company Overview 

ThayerMahan is a U.S.-headquartered global maritime solutions provider advancing the future of ocean intelligence. Our integrated sensing systems and expert services - centered on passive acoustic technologies - enable: 

  • Enhanced situational awareness 

  • Reduced operational risk and cost 

  • Real-time decision-making across the maritime domain 

We engineer for interoperability, regulatory compliance, and long-term mission success, partnering with government, industry, and academia to ensure maritime dominance in an increasingly contested global environment. 
 


 
Legacy & Vision 
Inspired by Alfred Thayer Mahan Alfred Thayer MahanNamed after the naval strategist who shaped modern sea power, our company embodies his belief that strength is rooted in maritime dominance. Our team brings centuries of combined experience in: 
 
  • Naval warfare 
  • Undersea surveillance 
  • Explosive ordnance disposal 
  • Maritime safety and security 
  • Oceanographic science 
Challenging Convention 
We empower our partners by: 
  • Augmenting exquisite platforms with scalable uncrewed systems 
  • Amplifying high-cost assets with modular, cost-effective payloads 
  • Replacing massive with miniature, crewed with uncrewed 
  • Transforming fixed infrastructure into agile, responsive coverage 
 
Core Values 
  • Operational Excellence – Precision, reliability, and safety in every mission 
  • Innovation with Purpose – Solving real-world challenges with measurable impact 
  • Integrity, Trust & Accountability – Transparent, ethical, and partner-focused 
  • Strategic Agility – Rapid adaptation to evolving threats and technologies 
  • Service to Sea Power – Advancing maritime strength through every solution 
  • Sustainable Stewardship – Protecting ocean environments through responsible innovation 

 

The Sectors We Serve

Martime Security thumbnailCommercial Monitoring Service
Defense and Intelligance thumbnailDefense & Intelligence
Subsea Infrastructure thumbnailSubsea Infrastructure
 
Offshore ServicesOffshore Services
Living Marine Resources thumbnailPassive Acoustic Monitoring
Acoustic Sciences thumbnailOcean Acoustics
 


The Systems We Deploy
 

 
 
Martime Security thumbnailOutpost
Defense and Intelligance thumbnailSeaPicket
Subsea Infrastructure thumbnailTransparenSea
 
Living Marine Resources thumbnailBig Bubble Curtain
 

 

 

 


2020 Winner: Industry Innovator Award