In September 2017, Daniamant acquired the UK based company. EchoPilot, specialized in the design, development and manufacturing of advanced FLS. Following, the acquisition of EchoPilot by Daniamant was effective as of September 1, 2017. Moreover the acquisition involved all design, development, production, stock, patent, sales and marketing activities. Granted, the forward looking 2D and 3D sonars has widened the Daniamant product range and fit in the company’s “Safe Sailing” segment. It is a step further for Daniamant in its pursuit and ambition to successfully grow the company in the marine electronics industry.

Forward Looking Sonars (FLS) are aimed to enhance the vessel’s safety in uncharted waters and remote areas. Thus, scanning and displaying the seabed in front of the vessel. EchoPilot patented the world’s first real time FLS in 1992. In 2012, EchoPilot developed and patented the 3D forward sonar product. Over its 40-year history, EchoPilot has designed 45 different marine instruments and manufactured 140,000+ units which have been sold worldwide.

Daniamant in Denmark was founded in 1975, importing diamond tools for the building industry. Our first IMO approved Lifejacket Light was used at sea in 1985 – same year as our first approved Liferaft Lighting system was developed. In 1991 IMO regulations were tightened, making lifejacket lights compulsory on vessels undertaking long voyages. Daniamant was there to deliver, and business grew steadily. Another IMO legislation paved the way for further business growth in 1998, when lifejacket lights were made mandatory on all SOLAS vessels.