Federal investment will help ocean technology firm improve productivity and create jobs
October 19, 2026 · Dartmouth, Nova Scotia · Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
Atlantic Canada is building technologies for some of the world’s most challenging environments. Dartmouth’s MetOcean Telematics develops satellite-powered equipment that can locate people lost at sea, track oil spills and detect submarines up to a kilometre below the surface. The company is now consolidating its local operations in an expanded workspace where departments can collaborate and work more efficiently.
Today, Braedon Clark, Member of Parliament for Sackville—Bedford—Preston, announced federal support for MetOcean Telematics Limited to upgrade its Thornhill Drive facility and bring approximately 80 local employees together in one location ($900,000 repayable).
This contribution will support an expansion of the production warehouse, renovations to workspaces and the addition of audio-visual equipment. The project will improve workflow while creating more space for advanced manufacturing and future product development. MetOcean expects the project to create 10 jobs and reduce costs by approximately $600,000 annually.
Today’s announcement further demonstrates the Government of Canada’s commitment to strengthening business productivity and industrial capacity so Canada can compete globally and build greater economic and national security.
The announcement was made on behalf of the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency.
Quotes
“When Canadian companies have the space and capacity to grow, they can build more here at home, create good jobs and compete for opportunities around the world. The Atlantic Economic Panel challenges us to think bigger about productivity, scale and competitiveness, and investments like this reflect that focus. Supporting companies like MetOcean strengthens Canadian expertise in technologies that matter to our economy and our security.”
The Honourable Sean Fraser, P.C., K.C., Member of Parliament for Central Nova, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
“Remarkable technology is being built here in Dartmouth. Bringing MetOcean’s local team together in a larger, better-organized space will give them more room to make their products, develop new ones and keep growing. That means more good jobs here and more Atlantic Canadian ocean expertise reaching customers around the world.”
Braedon Clark, Member of Parliament for Sackville—Bedford—Preston
“We’re seeing strong global demand for technologies that improve awareness and security underwater. Bringing our teams together under one roof will help us move faster, collaborate more effectively and continue developing advanced Canadian-made technologies here in Atlantic Canada. Support from ACOA is helping position MetOcean for long-term growth while strengthening our contribution to Canada’s defence and maritime security sectors.”
- Tony Chedrawy, CEO, MetOcean Telematics
Quick facts
MetOcean Telematics was incorporated in 1984 and is headquartered in Dartmouth, with regional offices in the United States and United Kingdom.
The company develops and manufactures ocean-monitoring, satellite and defence technologies including search-and-rescue buoys, oil-spill trackers, underwater listening devices and Arctic weather stations designed to collect and transmit data from remote environments.
The company serves government, defence, research and commercial customers in more than 100 countries.
The funding announced today is provided through the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency’s (ACOA) Regional Economic Growth through Innovation program.
Discover how ACOA-supported projects are helping businesses and communities across Atlantic Canada adapt, grow and innovate. Explore the new interactive Map of ACOA investments for details on projects and investments in communities across the region.
Noah Note: A huge congrats to the MetOcean Team, who are working in some really cool stuff in collaboration with partners like the RCN. I have heard many a great thing about Nika, which has proven itself to be a very capable system for both enviornmental monutoring and defence.
With Rapidly-Deployable sensors coming into fashion, there is significant room for growth in the market for companies like MetOcean to exploit.