The underwater communication system market has seen considerable growth due to a variety of factors.
• The market size for underwater communication systems has been expanding swiftly in recent years. The projection indicates that it will escalate from $4.38 billion in 2024 to $4.95 billion in 2025, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.9%.
The impressive growth in the historical period can be credited to the demand for secure communication, a rise in oil and gas explorations, an increased intrigue in underwater research and data gathering, the surge in global connectivity, and the escalating significance of maritime security and border control.
The underwater communication system market is expected to maintain its strong growth trajectory in upcoming years.
• Anticipations reveal a swift escalation in the underwater communication system market size in the upcoming years, predicted to reach $7.49 billion by 2029, boasting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.9%.
This surge in the projected timespan can be accredited to factors such as the incorporation of renewable energy installations, burgeoning interest in deep-sea mining, augmentation of international undersea cable networks, an upswing in autonomous underwater vehicles, and an escalating integration of underwater communication systems within naval defense. Key trends expected during the forecast span encompass improvements in acoustic communication, AI integration, miniaturization of communication apparatus, hybrid communication system, and the advent of cloud-based underwater communication.
Rising worldwide security issues in marine areas are expected to boost the underwater communication system market. The notion of security worries in maritime regions encompasses a variety of possible threats, risks, and dilemmas impacting the safety, stability, and reliability of operations and assets in worldwide seas, oceans, and other linked waterways. To monitor and secure maritime boundaries, underwater communication systems are employed, enabling authorities to detect and confront unauthorized breaches or suspicious maneuvers in real time. For instance, the Information Fusion Centre, an Indian facility that collects, examines, and distributes maritime-related information, reported in August 2022 that there were 59 incidents of theft, piracy, and robbery in the Area of Interest (AOI) in 2022. This showed a 40% rise compared to the same period in 2021, when there were only 42 incidents. Furthermore, there was a significant jump in unlawful human migration; the number of incidents increased from 49 to 137 in 2022, a notable 179% increase. Hence, escalating global security issues in maritime regions will propel the growth of the underwater communication system market.
The underwater communication system market covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Component: Hardware, Software, Services
2) By Connectivity: Hardwired, Wireless
3) By Application: Climate Monitoring, Environmental Monitoring, Hydrography, Oceanography, Pollution Monitoring, Other Applications
4) By End User: Marine, Military And Defense, Oil And Gas, Scientific Research And Development, Other End-Users
Subsegments:
1) By Hardware: Underwater Acoustic Modems, Sensors And Transducers, Communication Cables, ROVs And AUVs
2) By Software: Communication Protocol Software, Network Management Software, Data Analysis Software
3) By Services: Installation And Integration Services, Maintenance And Support Services, Consulting Services
In the underwater communication system market, leading businesses are prioritizing the development of cutting-edge, innovative products like high-power transceiver communication systems. These systems can significantly improve maritime communication, thereby increasing their market profits. High-power transceivers in underwater communication systems transmit and receive signals at increased power levels for improved efficiency. For example, DSIT Solutions, a search and navigation equipment manufacturer based in Israel, introduced WhitePointer, a state-of-the-art underwater acoustic communication system, in March 2022. Meeting NATO standards, WhitePointer provides dependable voice and data communication between different maritime platforms, such as surface vessels, submarines, divers, and underwater drones. The system facilitates network-based communication and smooth integration with onboard equipment and offers various modulation options for data transmission. WhitePointer, coupled with a high-powered transceiver, provides a secure and flexible platform for underwater communication.
Major companies operating in the underwater communication system market report are:
• Thales Group
• L3Harris Technologies Inc.
• Subsea 7 SA
• Saab Group
• Kongsberg Maritime AS
• Nortek AS
• Oceaneering International Inc.
• Ultra Electronics Holdings PLC
• Aquatec Group Ltd.
• MacArtney Group
• Sonardyne Limited
• Sonardyne International Ltd.
• Bluecomm Limited
• Teledyne Marine
• International Submarine Engineering (ISE)
• Ocean Technology Systems (OTS)
• EvoLogics GmbH
• Hydromea SA
• AquaBotix Technology Corporation
• JW Fishers Mfg Inc
North America was the largest region in the underwater communication system market in 2024. Asia Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the underwater communication system market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.