Optics11 today unveiled OptiBarrier®, a fibre-optic sensing curtain that deploys a distributed array of passive seabed hydrophone pods to provide continuous, real-time situational awareness over tens of kilometres, with no electronics in the wet end. By detecting, classifying and locating threats early, OptiBarrier buys navies, energy operators and infrastructure owners the precious minutes they need to respond before danger reaches critical assets.
What makes OptiBarrier different?
- Real-time, persistent surveillance – alerts stream 24/7.
- Performance unconstrained by distance from shore – fibre delivers identical sensitivity out to 100 km.
- Wide-area coverage – a single OptiBarrier “curtain” encloses large exclusion zones.
- No in-water electronics – higher reliability and lower lifecycle cost than active sonar or node-based arrays.
Built by a trusted consortium
OptiBarrier is more than a sensor—it is a subsea security solution delivered with world-class partners:
- MacArtney – mechanical pod design & manufacturing
- ELAC Sonar • LSI • TERMA • Satways • EvoLogics – advanced signal-processing & threat-classification software
- Boskalis – offshore installation & cable services
Their combined track records give customers confidence that OptiBarrier will arrive on time, on spec and ready for mission-critical duty.
Three take-aways for mission owners
- Real-time 24/7 detection – early alerts mean more time to respond.
- Wide-area protection – over-the-horizon reach secures vast exclusion zones.
- Easy to buy – a single industry consortium handles everything from seabed hardware to user interface software.
Ready to secure the seabed?
Contact Optics11’s subsea security experts today to discuss how OptiBarrier can protect your critical underwater infrastructure here».
