Deepest Diving Personal Submarine Series Unveiled
U-Boat Worx introduces five new research submarines that open up the deep to private explorers and oceanographic research organisations. The deepest diving submersible of the new C-Researcher series is the 2-person C-Researcher 2, which has an operating depth of 2,000m. The 2-person model also comes in a 500m rated version, while the 3-person designs are built for 480m, 1,100m and 1,700m.
Two key innovations on the C-Researcher submersibles are the pressure-tolerant lithium-ion battery technology and the automatic trim weight system. The battery system, developed in-house by U-Boat Worx, results in a 350% increase of battery capacity when compared to traditional submersibles using lead-acid. The technology has been tested to 4,000m and stores a total of 62kWh in compact battery modules. The abundance of power makes it possible to apply more and stronger electrical thrusters, extend mission time, install additional lights and halve travel time between the surface and the ocean floor. The C-Researcher design also incorporates U-Boat Worx’ characteristic unimpeded view for its occupants. This has been achieved by placing the acrylic sphere at the front of the submersible and the automatic trim weight system.
Each submersible is designed with a multitude of safety features and extraordinary safety factors. Independent certification by classification society DNV GL ensures international approval and recognition.