About Us

Makers of oceanographic equipment

We are all about promises kept

At AML Oceanographic, customers are the focus. We've had fifty years of experience manufacturing high performance oceanographic and hydrographic equipment. In turn, we've proved that we are willing to go to the ends of the earth to achieve results and keep our promises. Whether your priority is rapid mobilization, pleasing stakeholders, or return on investment we are ready to provide support.

Our promises

for SVPs and CTDs

On Time or We Compensate

  • SVPs and CTDs are ready for shipment on time or we compensate
  • Limited to orders shipped on AML's account

for Multiparameter Sondes

Try Before You Buy

  • Test a loaner sonde before you purchase full project quantities
  • Dedicated AML technical sponsor for the duration of your project
  • Minimum project quantity of 5 units

for Moving Vessel Profilers

Love It or Leave It

  • Return for full refund within 30 days if not completely satisfied
  • System purchase includes installation, field trials & training
  • Applicable for MVP-30 and MVP-30-350 only
In 1974...
The Start of Our Company
AML Oceanographic (then Applied Microsystems Ltd) was established in Sidney, British Columbia. Originally, AML manufactured only CTDs for the oceanographic industry.
In 1995...
Time of Flight
In 1995, AML Oceanographic pioneered time-of-flight sound velocity. Today, we are the vendor of choice for sound velocity measurement for a wide range of marine survey organizations and manufacturers of multi-beam, single-beam, intrusion detection, and USBL / LBL positioning systems.
In 2008...
Exchangeable Technology is Debuted
In March of 2008, AML Oceanographic launched the market’s first – and only – field swappable sound velocity sensor, SV•Xchange™. By listening to our customers, we realized that returning instruments to the factory for recalibration was a significant pain. We are now known for our field-swappable Xchange™ sensors, which assemble to create modular SVP, CTD, and multiparameter X•Series instrumentation.
In 2013...
UV Biofouling
In 2013, AML Oceanographic introduced a game-changing technology for in situ deployments with UV•Xchange. The award-winning UV biofouling control is proven to retain consistent data quality for years, and reduce maintenance requirements of long term deployments by preventing marine growth on critical surfaces. Today we have expanded biofouling control options with Cabled UV and Streetlamp UV. Learn more about our antifouling solution
In 2016...
Our Second Location Opens
Headquartered in British Columbia, Canada, AML Oceanographic opened its Dartmouth, Nova Scotia location in 2016 to provide customers with extended support hours, stronger deployment support, and custom engineering capabilities.
In 2017...
MVP Joins Our Team
In 2017, AML Oceanographic acquired the Moving Vessel Profiler (MVP) from Rolls-Royce, enabling us to further help our customers remove unpredictability from their surveys, both technically and financially. MVP is the market leader in underway profiling systems. The world's only automated, real-time solution is backed by 20 years of experience and thousands of successful surveys. Get information on the MVP
In 2020...
The Next Generation Arrives
Orange Line arrives! In September 2020, AML Oceanographic debuted the long awaited next generation for our X2•Series Instruments. Learn about our new line of instrumentation
In 2023...
Introducing AML Europe
AML expanded the reach of our premium service offerings via the addition of a calibration and service facility in the Netherlands. This addition is designed to decrease the costs associated with maintenance for our customers who are further away from AML Pacific.
In 2024...
AML is 50!
AML turned 50 years old in 2024! We celebrated with our community in the UK and again with our entire team of AMLers from both coasts of Canada.

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Worldwide

+1 250-656-0771

North America (Toll Free)

+1 250-656-0771

North America (Toll Free)

+1 800-663-8721

Support Hours

04:00 - 16:00 PST

Sales Hours

01:00 - 16:00 PST

review from In-nature robotics ltd. - murray lowery-simpson - founder
In-Nature Robotics Ltd.
Murray Lowery-Simpson - Founder

I am very pleased with the CT sensor that we purchased from AML Oceanographic for integration and use on our AMOS robot. The sales staff were very helpful and knowledgeable, the delivery was prompt, and integrating the RS-232 output from the sensor into our software and existing data stream was v...

I am very pleased with the CT sensor that we purchased from AML Oceanographic for integration and use on our AMOS robot. The sales staff were very helpful and knowledgeable, the delivery was prompt, and integrating the RS-232 output from the sensor into our software and existing data stream was very straightforward and easy to do. We were able to collect wonderfully precise temperature and conductivity data with the sensor, and were greatly impressed by its mechanical sturdiness.
review from Impossible metals - andrew edwards - engineering manager
Impossible Metals
Andrew Edwards - Engineering Manager

I've been working with AML products for over a decade now, and aside from liking the products, AML's support has always been fantastic. The ability to get someone on the phone with excellent product knowledge and a genuine interest in finding a solution is the most anyone could ask for in this in...

I've been working with AML products for over a decade now, and aside from liking the products, AML's support has always been fantastic. The ability to get someone on the phone with excellent product knowledge and a genuine interest in finding a solution is the most anyone could ask for in this industry.
review from Testimonial
Ocean Networks Canada Innovation Center
Scott McLean - DIRECTOR OF Ocean Networks Canada

With the incredible results of the AML CTD and UV anti-biofouling system, we are very pleased to be deploying both across coastal BC as part of the Smart Oceans™ program. After 15 months and still going, at our worst bio-fouling site, the sensors remain clean and operating fine. We are all absolu...

With the incredible results of the AML CTD and UV anti-biofouling system, we are very pleased to be deploying both across coastal BC as part of the Smart Oceans™ program. After 15 months and still going, at our worst bio-fouling site, the sensors remain clean and operating fine. We are all absolutely amazed. AML Oceanographic has really made a revolutionary advance in anti-biofouling technology with this new product.
review from Testimonial
Shelquin Environmental Consulting
Helen Drost, PhD - Fish Eco-Physiologist & Ocea...

AML is an excellent company to work with. The expertise and knowledge of the staff and their willingness to assist go far beyond my expectations. The work I am trying to implement is hindered by limited funding, and AML has shown compassion and understanding of our long-term goals to build a syst...

AML is an excellent company to work with. The expertise and knowledge of the staff and their willingness to assist go far beyond my expectations. The work I am trying to implement is hindered by limited funding, and AML has shown compassion and understanding of our long-term goals to build a system that can add on sensors, withstand harsh conditions, and accommodate introductory multi-users. I highly recommend this company for the quality equipment and long-term staff relations.

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