Navigator combines diver sonar imaging and navigation with DiveLog mission planning and reporting. The September 2026 DND award notice lists 15 sonar navigation sets and associated Gagetown equipment; it establishes a purchase contract, not delivery or acceptance.
Technical detail
Core features
Portable single-operator sonar imaging and modular navigation
DiveLog mission planning, sensor control and post-mission reporting
Shapefile, DXF and KML handling with route/target imports from MINTACS, COIN and HyPACK
Mine countermeasures
Naval mine warfare
Underwater systems
MCM
Use & integration
Recorded applications
Mine countermeasures reconnaissance
Underwater search and recovery
Diver navigation and mission reporting
These describe the reviewed application scope, not confirmed deployments, released requirements or procurement eligibility.
Evidence of maturity
DND purchase contract awarded August 25, 2026; delivered configuration and acceptance remain unconfirmed.
Commercial availability
Promoted through Shark Marine; contract-specific quantity and delivery terms must be distinguished from general catalogue availability.
Integration and verification
Readiness
A technology readiness level is not established by the reviewed public sources.
Reviewed connections
No reviewed Mission area or released Defence need connection is currently published.
Original sources 3 linked records
These records support this capability and its published Mission area and Defence need connections. A source count is not a count of independent confirmations.
Shark Marine describes Navigator as a portable single-operator sonar-imaging and navigation system controlled through DiveLog and configurable with mission sensors for mine countermeasures, reconnaissance and search and recovery. It lists 23 Nihan Drive, St. Catharines, Ontario, sales@sharkmarine.com and +1 905 687 6672.
Supports: Capability · technical tags
Shark Marine describes Navigator as a portable single-operator sonar-imaging and navigation system controlled through DiveLog and configurable with mission sensors for mine countermeasures, reconnaissance and search and recovery. It lists 23 Nihan Drive, St. Catharines, Ontario, sales@sharkmarine.com and +1 905 687 6672.
Supports: Capability · defence applications
Shark Marine describes Navigator as a portable single-operator sonar-imaging and navigation system controlled through DiveLog and configurable with mission sensors for mine countermeasures, reconnaissance and search and recovery. It lists 23 Nihan Drive, St. Catharines, Ontario, sales@sharkmarine.com and +1 905 687 6672.
Supports: Capability · capability type
Shark Marine describes Navigator as a portable single-operator sonar-imaging and navigation system controlled through DiveLog and configurable with mission sensors for mine countermeasures, reconnaissance and search and recovery. It lists 23 Nihan Drive, St. Catharines, Ontario, sales@sharkmarine.com and +1 905 687 6672.
Supports: Capability · commercial availability
Shark Marine describes Navigator as a portable single-operator sonar-imaging and navigation system controlled through DiveLog and configurable with mission sensors for mine countermeasures, reconnaissance and search and recovery. It lists 23 Nihan Drive, St. Catharines, Ontario, sales@sharkmarine.com and +1 905 687 6672.
Supports: Capability · technical tags
Shark Marine describes Navigator as a portable single-operator sonar-imaging and navigation system controlled through DiveLog and configurable with mission sensors for mine countermeasures, reconnaissance and search and recovery. It lists 23 Nihan Drive, St. Catharines, Ontario, sales@sharkmarine.com and +1 905 687 6672.
Supports: Capability · technicaldomainslugs
Shark Marine describes Navigator as a portable single-operator sonar-imaging and navigation system controlled through DiveLog and configurable with mission sensors for mine countermeasures, reconnaissance and search and recovery. It lists 23 Nihan Drive, St. Catharines, Ontario, sales@sharkmarine.com and +1 905 687 6672.
Supports: Capability · technology readiness level
Shark Marine describes Navigator as a portable single-operator sonar-imaging and navigation system controlled through DiveLog and configurable with mission sensors for mine countermeasures, reconnaissance and search and recovery. It lists 23 Nihan Drive, St. Catharines, Ontario, sales@sharkmarine.com and +1 905 687 6672.
Supports: Capability · name
Shark Marine describes Navigator as a portable single-operator sonar-imaging and navigation system controlled through DiveLog and configurable with mission sensors for mine countermeasures, reconnaissance and search and recovery. It lists 23 Nihan Drive, St. Catharines, Ontario, sales@sharkmarine.com and +1 905 687 6672.
Supports: Capability · summary
Shark Marine describes Navigator as a portable single-operator sonar-imaging and navigation system controlled through DiveLog and configurable with mission sensors for mine countermeasures, reconnaissance and search and recovery. It lists 23 Nihan Drive, St. Catharines, Ontario, sales@sharkmarine.com and +1 905 687 6672.
Supports: Capability · defence applications
Shark Marine describes Navigator as a portable single-operator sonar-imaging and navigation system controlled through DiveLog and configurable with mission sensors for mine countermeasures, reconnaissance and search and recovery. It lists 23 Nihan Drive, St. Catharines, Ontario, sales@sharkmarine.com and +1 905 687 6672.
Supports: Capability · technicaldomainslugs
Shark Marine describes Navigator as a portable single-operator sonar-imaging and navigation system controlled through DiveLog and configurable with mission sensors for mine countermeasures, reconnaissance and search and recovery. It lists 23 Nihan Drive, St. Catharines, Ontario, sales@sharkmarine.com and +1 905 687 6672.
Supports: Capability · core features
Shark Marine describes Navigator as a portable single-operator sonar-imaging and navigation system controlled through DiveLog and configurable with mission sensors for mine countermeasures, reconnaissance and search and recovery. It lists 23 Nihan Drive, St. Catharines, Ontario, sales@sharkmarine.com and +1 905 687 6672.
Supports: Capability · technicaldomainslugs
Shark Marine describes Navigator as a portable single-operator sonar-imaging and navigation system controlled through DiveLog and configurable with mission sensors for mine countermeasures, reconnaissance and search and recovery. It lists 23 Nihan Drive, St. Catharines, Ontario, sales@sharkmarine.com and +1 905 687 6672.
Supports: Capability · technical tags
Shark Marine describes Navigator as a portable single-operator sonar-imaging and navigation system controlled through DiveLog and configurable with mission sensors for mine countermeasures, reconnaissance and search and recovery. It lists 23 Nihan Drive, St. Catharines, Ontario, sales@sharkmarine.com and +1 905 687 6672.
Supports: Capability · defence applications
Shark Marine describes Navigator as a portable single-operator sonar-imaging and navigation system controlled through DiveLog and configurable with mission sensors for mine countermeasures, reconnaissance and search and recovery. It lists 23 Nihan Drive, St. Catharines, Ontario, sales@sharkmarine.com and +1 905 687 6672.
Supports: Capability · add child
Shark Marine's Navigator integrates sonar imaging, navigation and reconnaissance for one-person MCM, explosive-ordnance-disposal, rapid environmental assessment and covert underwater missions.
Supports: Capability · technicaldomainslugs
Shark Marine describes Navigator as a portable single-operator sonar-imaging and navigation system controlled through DiveLog and configurable with mission sensors for mine countermeasures, reconnaissance and search and recovery. It lists 23 Nihan Drive, St. Catharines, Ontario, sales@sharkmarine.com and +1 905 687 6672.
DiveLog supports mission planning, navigation, sonar, video and vehicle functions; imports ESRI Shapefiles, DXF, Google Earth KML and georeferenced imagery; and imports routes or targets from MINTACS, COIN and HyPACK. Target folders retain position, depth and imagery; the software supports replay and HTML reports. These are manufacturer-described interoperability functions, not an open API or certification.
Supports: Capability · core features
DiveLog supports mission planning, navigation, sonar, video and vehicle functions; imports ESRI Shapefiles, DXF, Google Earth KML and georeferenced imagery; and imports routes or targets from MINTACS, COIN and HyPACK. Target folders retain position, depth and imagery; the software supports replay and HTML reports. These are manufacturer-described interoperability functions, not an open API or certification.
CanadaBuys names SHARK MARINE at 23 Nihan Drive as the supplier for DND contract W8472-275982/001/DMARP2, awarded August 25, 2026 and published September 14. Total contract value is CAD 4,183,452.75 and the term ends March 31, 2027. The requirement lists 15 sonar navigation sets, batteries, GPS/camera and micro-DNS accessories, five dive-tablet computers and five mission-planning computers for CFB Gagetown. The award does not confirm delivery or acceptance.
Supports: Capability · summary
CanadaBuys names SHARK MARINE at 23 Nihan Drive as the supplier for DND contract W8472-275982/001/DMARP2, awarded August 25, 2026 and published September 14. Total contract value is CAD 4,183,452.75 and the term ends March 31, 2027. The requirement lists 15 sonar navigation sets, batteries, GPS/camera and micro-DNS accessories, five dive-tablet computers and five mission-planning computers for CFB Gagetown. The award does not confirm delivery or acceptance.
Public sources cited · Facts and assessments kept separate · Human review
