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Sofar, through connecting the world's oceans, aims to power a more sustainable future. Sofar has successfully established the world’s largest privately-owned network of ocean sensors, deploying hundreds of Spotters globally to collect an impressive 1.5 million real-time observations daily. The company's team of ocean scientists utilizes this vast dataset to create marine weather forecasts that are up to 50% more accurate than traditional models.

In the realm of maritime shipping, Sofar leverages these high-accuracy forecasts and vessel performance models to offer optimized guidance, ultimately saving ships valuable time, reducing fuel consumption, and minimizing emissions. The company also provides researchers, operators, and innovators with its cutting-edge devices and data, empowering marine research and fostering sustainable commercial solutions. Customers can access data from Sofar's extensive global sensor network and utilize the versatile Spotter platform for collecting real-time surface and subsurface observations.

Sofar's dedicated team comprises engineers, ocean scientists, and business professionals, with the company headquartered in San Francisco, California.