The Netherlands: U-Boat Worx has announced a new line of exploration submersibles certified for diving to depths from 100 metres to 1,000 metres.
Named C-Explorers, these diving machines are available in configurations for one to six passengers. U-Boat Worx is marketing these submersibles to scientists, research organisations, private explorers, luxury superyacht owners and aquatic tourism ventures.
The C-Explorers have a new design compared with the existing C-Quester models but will share the same technology. New in the C-Explorer product line is a catamaran-style design concept that is combined with a fully acrylic pressure hull to result in optimal underwater viewing. The patented floaters are flexible bags encased in a housing that automatically folds in when submerging, thereby creating minimal drag and easy storage in a standard container or on board a ship.
Germanischer Lloyd has been appointed to oversee and approve the design, construction and testing of all U-Boat Worx submersibles. U-Boat Worx is currently manufacturing four C-Quester submersibles and has commenced additional construction on a C-Explorer 2 (two passengers), rated to 200 metres.
