CADDEN partners with Sonardyne to bring innovative marine technology rentals across France

CADDEN is proud to announce a new strategic agreement with Sonardyne, consolidating their partnership by leasing their state-of-the-art equipment.

Thanks to this agreement, a range of Sonardyne solutions is now available from CADDEN’s Nantes facility, offering professionals simplified and flexible access to these technologies. This agreement sees CADDEN joining a select group of companies in Europe offering direct access to Sonardyne’s advanced marine technologies, renowned for their precision and reliability.

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« This partnership marks a milestone in our collaboration with Sonardyne. We are delighted to offer our customers access to such high-performance equipment, which meets increasingly ambitious technical challenges, » declare Gilles DANDEC, CADDEN’s founder.

Sonardyne Sales Manager Colin Sutherland welcomes CADDEN to the company’s expanding group of trusted rental partners.

« We’re delighted to welcome CADDEN as a rental partner. Having worked alongside them on recent projects, we are confident that they share Sonardyne’s values and vision for innovation across the marine technology sector. We look forward to working with them to bring advances in marine technology across France and beyond, » says Colin Sutherland.

This partnership reinforces CADDEN’s position as a key player in technological solutions for offshore, scientific research and complex industrial missions.

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© Sonardyne

Available rental equipment

CADDEN now offers its customers a wide range of Sonardyne equipment for hire.

  • ADCP (Acoustic Doppler Current Profiler): Measuring marine currents in real time and over entire water columns, this sensor is essential for oceanographic studies and offshore projects.
  • USBL (Ultra-Short Baseline): Precise underwater positioning system, used for tracking remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) or autonomous vehicles (AUVs), as well as for underwater recovery missions.
  • DVL (Doppler Velocity Log): Provides precise navigation by measuring velocities relative to the seabed.
  • Acoustic release transponder: These systems offer the possibility of dropping loads or underwater equipment remotely, safely and with extreme precision.
  • Beacons: Used for underwater positioning and communication, these beacons are indispensable for locating and tracking equipment.
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© Sonardyne
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About Sonardyne

Part of the Covelya group, Sonardyne is a leading developer of underwater positioning, navigation and communication solutions. Its cutting-edge technologies, used in the offshore, defence and oceanographic research sectors, offer unrivalled performance in terms of precision and reliability. With a constant commitment to innovation, Sonardyne helps its customers meet the technical challenges of the most demanding marine environments. www.sonardyne.com

About CADDEN

Founded in 1999, CADDEN is a French company specializing in the distribution, integration, design and rental of advanced technological solutions for the hydrography, geophysics, topography and navigation sectors.   CADDEN collaborates with renowned suppliers such as Trimble, R2Sonic, SBG Systems, etc., to offer the most advanced technologies on the market. The Nantes-based company stands out for its five core values: Innovation, Agility, Expertise, Passion and Team Spirit. These values guide the company’s commitment to excellence, customer satisfaction, and the development of customized solutions tailored to the specific needs of each project.

Press contact

Delphine Couton – Communication officer
+33 (0)2 51 82 44 55

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