NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF OCEAN TECHNOLOGY

NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF OCEAN TECHNOLOGY (NIOT)

Type of Entity:

NIOT is neither a factory nor a trader. It is a premier research and development (R&D) institution.

Company Introduction:

The National Institute of Ocean Technology (NIOT) is an autonomous body under the Ministry of Earth Sciences, Government of India. Established in November 1993, with its headquarters in Chennai, India, NIOT's primary mission is to develop indigenous technologies for the sustainable utilization and management of ocean resources.

NIOT focuses on a diverse range of ocean-related engineering and technological advancements. Its key areas of research and development encompass:

Deep Sea Technologies and Robotics

Ocean Energy Systems, including Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC)

Coastal Environmental Engineering and Management

Ocean Observation Systems and Data Buoy Networks

Development of Marine Sensors and Instrumentation

Marine Biotechnology and Bio-resources

Coastal Research and Hazard Mitigation

NIOT serves as a crucial national resource, driving technological innovations to address challenges in the marine sector and supporting India's strategic goals related to its vast oceanic domain. It contributes significantly to scientific research, technological innovation, and the application of ocean technologies for societal benefit.

The National Institute of Ocean Technology (NIOT), India, produces or sells the following products:

* Ocean observation systems (buoys, drifters, wave riders, current meter moorings)

* Autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs)

* Remotely operated vehicles (ROVs)

* Deep sea mining systems

* Desalination plants (Land based and offshore)

* Ocean thermal energy conversion (OTEC) plants

* Tsunami early warning systems components

* Navigational buoys

* Ocean sensors and instrumentation

* Underwater acoustic systems

* Coastal erosion monitoring systems

* Shore protection structures (artificial reefs, submerged breakwaters)

* Marine vessel traffic management systems