Qatar’s deep-tech startup Darkocean has unveiled NAVBathy, the world’s first Rapid Satellite-Derived Bathymetry engine capable of generating large-scale coastal depth models within seconds. The breakthrough marks a major leap in global marine mapping, offering unprecedented speed, scale, and accessibility for engineers, planners, developers, and environmental agencies.
Built on a powerful stack that combines satellite data from NASA, Worldview, Maxar, Landsat, and Spot with Darkocean’s proprietary AI models, NAVBathy can rapidly process vast datasets and deliver high-resolution relative depth assessments without the need for traditional field surveys. Early demonstrations covered over 70% of Qatar’s coastline and more than 100 km of adjacent waters in moments.
The platform will be accessible through free and PRO subscriptions, as well as API integrations for engineering firms, government agencies, and third-party platforms. Darkocean is also preparing to tokenize access to NAVBathy as demand grows.
According to CEO Anupam Thakur, investor interest is already strong, with venture capital firms in the US and Europe showing immediate engagement and discussions underway with Qatar Satellite Company. Darkocean is simultaneously expanding its portfolio into broader digital geophysics—geophysical mapping, underwater object detection, and geotechnical analysis—all optimized to run smoothly on mobile devices.
Recently accepted into the Web Summit Startup Programme, Darkocean plans to showcase its innovations globally as it positions NAVBathy as a transformative tool for coastal nations seeking fast, AI-powered marine intelligence.
