Ocean Innovation
OSDC designs and builds prototypes for government, academic, and private-sector research with a focus on practical ocean engineering solutions.
Ocean engineering · sensing · deployment
Ocean Systems Development Corporation
OSDC is a family-owned ocean technology company focused on practical marine systems, fieldable prototypes, environmental monitoring, and applied ocean engineering support.
OSDC thrusts
Ocean Systems Development Corporation develops applied technology for the ocean environment.
Environmental Monitoring
OSDC supports relevant marine and coastal monitoring challenges with systems that help measure, understand, and manage the ocean environment.
Community Outreach
OSDC values education, STEM engagement, and preparing future engineers and scientists for tomorrow’s marine technology challenges.
OSDC beliefs and behaviors
Experience, ethics, and practical support for ocean operations.
People skills
Marine Technology Advocate
The Marine Technology Society's guiding purpose is to promote awareness, understanding, advancement, and application of marine technology.
STEM Volunteer Program
OSDC and its affiliate scientists and engineers volunteer to support K-12 STEM education, build literacy, and encourage students to pursue STEM careers.
Corporate ethics
Moving Forward
A better company, better for workers, better for communities, and better for the environment. OSDC uses the power of business as a force for good.
Incorporated in Florida
Florida’s extensive coastline and marine diversity make it a natural base for ocean engineering, field support, and marine technology development.
OSDC products and services
Ocean engineering consulting, prototypes, systems, and field support.
Towed and Moored Systems
OSDC develops hardware and software in support of mariculture, defense, and ocean systems research and development.
Ship Systems
Through existing negotiated service and support agreements, OSDC works at sea and can provide ships and related operational support.
Oceans of Opportunity
OSDC works with complementary partners to provide broader ocean-related services and product-dependent solutions.
Diversified Applications
OSDC staff and collaborators bring diversified engineering and technology backgrounds to solve a wide range of marine problems.
Prototypes, projects, and results
The common thread is solving practical problems related to the ocean environment.
WETS
Waterway Expert Traffic System (WETS) is a real-time vessel traffic monitoring and reporting concept originally demonstrated with support from the Florida Marine Patrol and Nova Southeastern University.
Buoy Systems
OSDC has supported the design, development, and deployment of buoy systems for government, academic, and industrial customers, including recent Common Coastal Spar Buoy work.
Modeling and Simulation
OSDC uses first-principles, closed-form, and physics-based methods to understand complex marine problems and improve the odds of successful performance in the field.
At Sea Connected Domains
OSDC is interested in extending connected systems, IoT ideas, and practical data services into the ocean environment.
Pool Fall Detector
ESP32-C6 plus IMU splash and fall detection with optional LoRaWAN alerts for pool safety applications.
Hazardous Wake Detector
CCSB-mounted wave staff and pressure sensing to classify hazardous wakes and support notifications.
CCSB & WETS – MTS 2026
Milestones for student builds, deployments, and buoy workshop deliverables tied to current system development.
OSDC gallery
Pictures of the wide variety of projects related to the ocean environment supported by OSDC.
Senior staff
All OSDC senior staff hold advanced degrees in relevant disciplines and possess significant experience.
Anthony Venezia
Ocean engineer with a lifetime of marine experience and successful participation in academic, industrial, and military projects.
William A. Venezia, PhD
CEO with detailed ocean science, technology, equipment, and marine systems experience.
Ingrid Venezia
Chief Financial Officer.
White papers and technical reports
Selected documents and report links from the OSDC site.
OSDC white papers
OSDC technical reports
Update in progress. Check back soon.
OSDC Blue Economy Affiliates
Selected partners and related organizations.
OceanSensorSystem
Manufactures submersible wave gauges, wave staffs, wave loggers, wireless wave staffs, and sonic wave sensors.
BLU3
Develops user-friendly ocean dive systems designed for practical marine use.
Industrial Divers
Commercial diving support in inland, coastal, and offshore waters with full-time qualified divers.
McIntosh Marine
Designs, constructs, installs, and monitors artificial reefs and marine restoration structures.
