FarSounder has been the leading developer of advanced underwater perception technology for 25 years. Their technology helps vessels navigate safely and confidently in challenging marine environments. Their 3D forward-looking sonar technology aims to provide mariners with greater awareness of what lies beneath the surface, particularly in areas where charts may be incomplete, outdated, or unavailable.

FarSounder’s flagship Argos 3D Forward Looking Sonar (FLS) provides real-time, three-dimensional visibility of the underwater environment ahead of a vessel, with detection ranges of up to 1,000 meters. By identifying underwater hazards such as rocks, reefs, whales, shipping containers, ice, and other obstacles, Argos gives bridge teams time and information to support informed navigational decisions. 

FarSounder technology is used across a diverse range of maritime applications, including luxury superyachts, expeditionary cruise vessels, commercial and research vessels, and government platforms. Its solutions are particularly valuable for vessels exploring remote destinations, navigating unfamiliar waters, or operating in shallow and poorly charted environments.

The company’s SonaSoft LT™ software brings multiple sources of navigational information together in a single, intuitive interface. Combining Argos sonar data with electronic charts, aerial imagery, AIS, ARPA, and other sensor information, SonaSoft LT supports comprehensive situational awareness and provides a foundation for increasingly integrated and autonomous maritime operations.

Beyond navigation safety, FarSounder is committed to advancing ocean knowledge and stewardship. The company has worked with the International Hydrographic Organization’s Crowdsourced Bathymetry Working Group and Seabed 2030, contributing customer-collected depth measurements to the IHO Data Centre for Digital Bathymetry to help improve understanding of the global seafloor.

Headquartered in Rhode Island, USA, FarSounder continues to advance underwater perception technology around its core pillars of Safety, Exploration, and Purpose—empowering mariners to explore farther, navigate smarter, and operate more responsibly on the world’s oceans.

“Through our partnership with PYA, we hope to engage the yachting community to participate in citizen science initiatives. Together, we can advance whale avoidance, support safer navigation, and help protect all marine life.”

— Matthew Zimmerman, CEO of FarSounder

List of products:

Argos 3D Forward Looking Navigation Sonars

Argos 1000

Argos 500

Argos 350

Contact information

Phone: +1 401 784 6700 

Email: info@farsounder.com

Address: 20 Altieri Way, Unit 1, Warwick, RI 02886 - USA