With over 35 years of expertise in precise positioning, inertial systems, and imaging solutions, Keith founded Zupt in 2005. He navigates between engineering and commercial teams, dedicating his time to overseeing specific field operations and managing the company's international expansion.
Zupt's Operational Lead, Alex, holds a B.S. in Marine Geomatics, complementing his Project Management Professional (PMP) certification. With over a decade of experience within the company, Alex expertly oversees and manages survey operations on a global scale, ensuring the delivery of efficient and reliable survey services.
With a Ph.D. in Navigational Engineering, Matthew leads Zupt's localization and perception technology advancements. His innovative approach ensures that Zupt remains at the forefront of cutting-edge advancements, delivering unparalleled accuracy and reliability.
Aidan, a strategic leader, holds a B.A.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering and a B.A. in Economics. He transitioned from Zupt's Sales Representative in 2019 to now leading the company's worldwide Business Development, Sales, and Marketing initiatives. His strategic leadership is a driving force behind Zupt's growth and market presence.
Founded in 2005, Zupt began with a clear mission: to improve the accuracy, safety, and environmental impact of navigation and positioning systems used in complex survey operations. Starting in the onshore seismic industry, our team was frustrated by the time-consuming and disruptive nature of traditional land survey methods.
To solve this, we introduced A-PINS, a two-person inertial navigation system that drastically improved efficiency over traditional methodologies in GNSS denied areas. This then led to the creation of B-PINS, a backpack-portable inertial navigation system designed for safer and more efficient data acquisition. B-PINS has since been deployed worldwide, surveying tens of thousands of kilometers in remote, difficult environments.
Building on this success, we expanded our focus to the offshore energy industry, specifically to subsea metrology operations. Our goal remained the same: streamline survey operations, improve precision, and reduce time offshore. We developed advanced inertial subsea metrology solutions that have saved thousands of vessel hours and significantly lowered the carbon footprint of offshore construction and inspection projects.
Today, Zupt continues to innovate across the offshore energy sector, including remote metrology, subsea 3D modeling, and offshore wind monopile positioning in support of the renewables industry. We specialize in integrating inertial navigation, robotic total stations, and sensor fusion technologies to deliver accurate, reliable data with reduced offshore risk.
All of our key technologies are developed in-house by a highly experienced engineering and operations team. From early field deployment to fully remote autonomous solutions, we focus on making complex technology easy to use and delivering results faster than traditional methods.
Zupt remains a nimble, independent company trusted by global leaders in offshore energy, marine construction, and subsea inspection. Our technology helps clients reduce vessel time, improve accuracy, and operate more sustainably.
Q: How big is Zupt?
A: Zupt has a core team of 20 full-time staff. To support our offshore operations, we also work with a trusted group of experienced contractors, many of whom have partnered with us for years. We regularly conduct training and certification programs on our core services to ensure a qualified workforce is ready when project demand increases.
Q: Do you sell products or services?
A: We offer both. Zupt provides offshore services with skilled personnel and specialized equipment for a variety of offshore marine construction survey projects. We also exclusively sell certain offshore products, such as Fusion Splice and MicroTTU. However, some of the sensors used in our services, like those involved in jumper metrology with our C-PINS inertial navigation system, are not available for direct sale. These are operated only by Zupt-trained personnel to deliver accurate, certified data to our clients.
Q: Where do you work?
A: Zupt works worldwide! We have local content partners worldwide with a heavy presence in West Africa and the UK. We have performed marine construction survey work in the Gulf of Mexico, the North Sea, West Africa (Ghana, Congo, Nigeria, Angola), Australia, South America, and the Bahamas. We work off of survey vessels, platforms, or rigs.
Q: What industries does Zupt serve?
A: Zupt supports a range of industries including offshore energy for both oil and gas and renewables, marine construction, subsea inspection, and infrastructure projects that require precise metrology and positioning solutions.
Q: What makes Zupt’s technology different?
A: All of Zupt’s core inertial navigation and metrology technologies are developed in-house. This approach allows us to innovate continuously and deliver highly reliable, customized solutions that simplify complex offshore operations.
Q: How do you ensure safety during offshore operations?
A: Safety is a top priority at Zupt. We strictly adhere to industry safety standards, provide thorough training for all personnel, and regularly review and improve our procedures to ensure the well-being of our team and clients throughout every project.
Q: Can Zupt provide turnkey survey solutions?
A: Yes. Zupt offers comprehensive turnkey solutions that include skilled personnel, specialized equipment, data processing, and detailed deliverables tailored to meet the unique requirements of each project.
Q: How quickly can Zupt mobilize for a project?
A: Thanks to our experienced team and strong global partnerships, Zupt can mobilize rapidly to meet project schedules, often providing personnel and equipment on short notice to support urgent operational needs.
