Ocean Aero creating 45 jobs with $4 million expansion in Gulfport

Ocean Aero creating 45 jobs with $4. Ocean Aero creating 45 jobs with $4 million expansion in Gulfport.

Key points

• The Mississippi Development Authority confirmed Friday that Ocean Aero is expanding its operations in Gulfport.
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• According to The Mississippi Development Authority, the state agency is assisting with building improvements while Harrison County is additionally contributing to the project.
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• The project includes rehabilitating 25, 000 square feet at present employed for storage and converting it into production-ready manufacturing space.

Ocean Aero creating 45 jobs with $4. Ocean Aero creating 45 jobs with $4 million expansion in Gulfport. By: Frank Corder – August 28, 2026. (Photo from Ocean Aero).

"Demand for our autonomous maritime capabilities is growing rapidly, and this expansion positions Ocean Aero to deliver TRITON systems at greater scale in support of our customers and their missions, " remarked Ocean Aero CEO Kevin Decker.

Meanwhile, the Mississippi Development Authority confirmed Friday that Ocean Aero is expanding its operations in Gulfport.

Ocean Aero has developed the TRITON, an environmentally powered autonomous underwater and surface vehicle that collects data above and below the ocean's surface and relays information from virtually anywhere. The firm stated system supports defense, research and energy missions through autonomous capabilities that enable efficient deployment, operation and recovery.

In practice, the company's latest investment of $4 million will be seen in building improvements and new manufacturing equipment at its existing facility at the Port of Gulfport.

Notably, the project includes rehabilitating 25, 000 square feet at present employed for storage and converting it into production-ready manufacturing space. The improvements, which will support the business create 45 jobs, will provide the capacity needed to growth production of the TRITON platform.

Governor Tate Reeves commended the expansion announcement, saying advanced technologies are changing the future of manufacturing, "and Mississippi is making sure we're part of it."

"Ocean Aero's expansion in Gulfport means more investment, more high-quality jobs and more proof that firms developing next-generation technologies can succeed here. The state is proud to backing that expansion, " Reeves noted.

"The work doesn't end when a firm chooses Mississippi. Helping innovative Mississippi manufacturers like Ocean Aero continue investing and expanding is central to MDA's mission. This latest win goes to show what's feasible when a business has the right partnerships to rapidly scale its operations, create jobs and continue building for the future right here in Mississippi, " remarked Mississippi Development Authority Executive Director Bill Cork. Regarding the Author(s).

Frank Corder is a native of Pascagoula. For almost two decades, he has noted and offered analysis on administration, public policy, business and matters of faith. Frank's interviews, articles, and columns have been shared throughout Mississippi as well as in national publications. He is a frequent guest on radio and television, providing insight and commentary on the inner workings of the Magnolia State. Frank has served his community in both elected and appointed public office, hosted his own local radio and television programs, and managed private businesses all while being an engaged husband and father. Email Frank: [email protected].

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