Practical Training.
Proven Results.
Meet Your Instructor
Dr. Jonathan Beaudoin AKA "JB" brings a rare blend of technical depth and teaching clarity. Known for his visual teaching style (yes, he’ll happily bust out MS Paint), he makes complex hydrographic concepts simple, memorable, and applicable. His training has reached professionals across North America, Europe, and Australia.
Whether it’s your first time touching a multibeam system or you're looking to refine your calibration workflows, JB brings the credibility and context to get you to the next level—fast.
At HydroOctave, we don’t just teach hydrography—we live it. With decades of hands-on field experience, deep technical expertise, and a passion for sharing knowledge, we equip professionals with the tools they need to perform with precision and confidence. Our approach blends academic rigor with real-world application, ensuring every service—whether training, consulting, or coaching—is practical, impactful, and immediately relevant. When you work with us, you’re gaining a trusted partner invested in your success.
Why It Works
Our expertise is built on real-world experience — not just theory. With dozens of offshore missions across varied environments, our founder and your instructor; Jonathan (aka "JB") has tested, troubleshot, and fine-tuned both new and established hydrographic products and software in the field.
This first-hand knowledge, combined with deep engineering insight and a solid grasp of the physics and math behind seafloor imaging, ensures our solutions are not only technically sound — they’re field-proven. We collaborate seamlessly with other specialists to solve complex challenges and deliver results that stand up to real-world demands.
Deep Expertise
From prototype to proven tool, we support clients in refining sonar systems, improving user workflows, and validating performance in operational conditions.
Our insight help bridge the gap between engineering design and field deployment. Whether we’re identifying bottlenecks or pressure-testing new tech, we don’t just solve problems — we help you recognize and address them yourself.
Product Testing & Technical Consulting
We believe great surveyors aren’t just taught — they’re empowered. Our mission is to provide clear, effective training and consulting that builds both confidence and capability. By demystifying complex systems and connecting the dots between theory and practice, we help you make better decisions in the field.
What Drives Us
Specialized Training
We deliver specialized training in hydrographic surveying that bridges classroom theory with real-world application. With experience ranging from introductory to university-level instruction, our courses are grounded in decades of hands-on seabed mapping expertise. Every session is enriched with practical insights that bring technical concepts to life—helping learners not just understand, but apply what they’ve learned with confidence in the field.
