The ultimate subsea explorer.
Up to 300 Meters
Up to 5 Occupants

C-Explorer Series

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360 degrees view - C-Explorer 5
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360 degrees view - C-Explorer 3
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360 degrees view - C-Explorer 5
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360 degrees view - C-Explorer 3
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360 degrees view - C-Explorer 5
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360 degrees view - C-Explorer 3
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360 degrees view - C-Explorer 5
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360 degrees view - C-Explorer 3
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360 degrees view - C-Explorer 5
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360 degrees view - C-Explorer 3

C-EXPLORER SERIES

Sitting behind the controls of a C-Explorer submersible is among the most thrilling adventures anyone could imagine. Witnessing underwater life first hand with a C-Explorer submarine with its 360° panoramic view can only be described as “out of this world”.

You will have the complete freedom to explore dive sites that have never been visited by recreational or professional divers, or unmanned submersibles equipped with cameras. Thousands of unexplored wrecks, numerous species, and dazzlingly beautiful coral reefs lie waiting to be discovered.

Design

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Acrylic Sphere

The industry’s widest largest acrylic sphere is the center of the C-Explorer 3 design. This window – officially called a “NEMO viewport” – provides and undistorted view to the subsea world and is specially fabricated in the United Kingdom for U-Boat Worx.

NEMO viewport

Lithium-ion battery system

The latest in Lithium-ion battery technology is used to give our submersibles the ultimate performance, lowest weight, smallest footprint, and best endurance possible. The 42 kWh Lithium-ion battery pack can be quickly recharged and is maintenance-free.

Flexible diving tanks

Diving tanks provide buoyancy and stability on the surface. U-Boat Worx’s flexible diving tanks are made of rubber-like Hypalon®. When deflated to dive they completely compress, and do not replace their volume with water. This greatly increases underwater performance as there is no additional underwater mass, improving the streamline. Storing the submersible with deflated diving tanks also requires less space.

Large access hatch

You embark the C-Explorer 3 through its top-hatch. This is a large opening on the top that allows for comfortable entry into the interior of the submersible.

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Single lifting point

The single lifting point makes launch and recovery quick and easy. By only having to attach it at one point – to the crane – you create a safer environment. With the quick-release and efficient-connect lifting gear, you can be quickly in and out of the water. If desired, its man-riding certification supports lifting operations to take place with people inside.

Effortless control

Each U-Boat Worx submersible is delivered with a world-class pilot training course. The intuitive interface of our submersibles is easy for pilots to learn. Unique to the U-Boat Worx private submarines is passengers being able to navigate the submersible while under supervision of the pilot. The unique control device – the MANTA Controller – can simply be handed over by the pilot to his guests for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to personally steer a submarine.

Luxurious and spacious interior

With the C-Explorer series, we have aspired to create the ultimate in luxury interior design. When onboard a C-Explorer, guests enjoy exhilarating views from a sumptuous chair in a comfortable air-conditioned environment with variable airflow, adjustable from each seat. You can also enjoy music from a hi-fidelity Bluetooth sound-system and even chill your favourite drinks in a cold-storage box.

UIS

The U-Boat Worx Information System (UIS) gives the pilot direct access to all relevant information on a clear touch-screen display. The PLC-based network of sensors ensures the right information is provided at the right time. The UIS makes diving effortless.

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Acrylic Cylinder

The middle section of the C-Explorer 5’s pressure hull is an acrylic cylinder.

Acrylic Hemisphere

The front section of the pressure hull of the C-Explorer 5 is a hemispherical viewport.

Steel rear section

The aft part of the C-Explorer 5’s pressure hull is a steel hemispherical part, which also includes the entry hatch for the occupants.

Flexible diving tanks

Diving tanks provide buoyancy and stability on the surface. U-Boat Worx’ flexible diving tanks are made of rubber-like Hypalon®. When deflated to dive they completely compress, and do not replace their volume with water. This greatly increases underwater performance as there is no additional underwater mass, improving the streamline. Storing the submersible with deflated diving tanks also requires less space.

Lithium-ion battery system

The latest in Lithium-ion battery technology is used to give our submersibles the ultimate performance, lowest weight, smallest footprint, and best endurance possible. The 42 kWh Lithium-ion battery pack can be quickly recharged and is maintenance-free.

Vectored horizontal thrusters

A total of six electrical brushless DC thrusters propel the C-Explorer 5 to unparalleled levels of performance. Four of the six thrusters are configured as vectored horizontal, which introduces an exceptional sideward movement capability.

Safety Buoy

The Safety Buoy is characteristic for U-Boat Worx submersibles. When released it marks the position of the submarine on the surface. The safety buoy of the deep-diving C-Researcher models also sends a signal to the mother ship. The Dyneema Rope that connects the buoy with the submersible measures 1.5 times the operating depth of the submersible.

Single lifting point

The single lifting point makes launch and recovery quick and easy. By only having to attach it at one point – to the crane – you create a safer environment. With the quick-release and efficient-connect lifting gear, you can be quickly in and out of the water. If desired, its man-riding certification supports lifting operations to take place with people inside.

  • C-Explorer 3
  • C-Explorer 5

When designing the C-Explorer series, U-Boat Worx followed these key guidelines: safety, performance, comfort and visibility, meaning our subs provide the ultimate way to successfully explore the ocean.

360°

C-Explorer 3

360°

C-Explorer 5

The best dive experience

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MAXIMUM MANOEUVRABILITY AND SPEED

C-Explorers utilise our proven Lithium-ion battery technology. U-Boat Worx was the first company to equip and certify its models with this advanced battery system. The majority of traditional submersible workshops are still applying outdated, inefficient lead-acid battery systems, which can develop explosive H2 gasses and require much more servicing compared with our safe, ecologically friendly and maintenance-free Lithium-ion batteries. Thanks to the abundant electrical capacity of our battery system, the C-Explorers carry six powerful thrusters that facilitate both easy manoeuvrability, and speed. They also provide sufficient power for an effective air-conditioning system that can be operated without restriction.

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UNIMPEDED VIEW

To experience the underwater world in the optimal way, one of U-Boat Worx’ design priorities has always been the clearest view. Our remarkably clear fully acrylic pressure hull provides an unobstructed view in every direction, unimpeded by ballast tanks, batteries and other components.

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Carefree launch and recovery

The C-Explorer Series features a revolutionary pressure hull design that integrates a single lifting point. Reducing the complexity of multi-point submersible recoveries, these submersibles have few limitations in virtually all conditions. The wireless MARLIN surface remote permits navigating the C-Explorer away from your support vessel at the touch of a button.

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Ever ready

Some may believe that getting a submersible ready to dive is a time-consuming operation. However, Owners of U-Boat Worx submersibles know that their submarines are simple, efficient and easy to launch and recover. Pre-dive preparations are swiftly executed by our effective design, state-of-the-art software and smart checklists that ensure your submersible is ready to dive whenever you are.

Specifications and features

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Occupants
Depth
3
300m
5
200m
Specifications
  • Depth
    300 m · 1,000 ft
  • Occupancy
    2 passengers · 1 pilot
  • Weight
    6,010 kg
  • Endurance
    16 hours
  • Length
    423 cm
  • Width
    321 cm
  • Height
    233 cm
  • Battery
    43.2 kWh
  • Propulsion
    2 X 5.5 kW
    4 X 6.4kW
  • Speed
    3 knots
  • Depth
    200 m · 650 ft
  • Occupancy
    4 passengers · 1 pilot
  • Weight
    7,345 kg
  • Endurance
    16 hours
  • Length
    511 cm
  • Width
    299 cm
  • Height
    225 cm
  • Battery
    43.2 kWh
  • Propulsion
    4 X 5.5 kW
    2 X 6.4 kW
  • Speed
    3 knots
Features
  • Lithium-Ion Battery Technology
  • Flexible Diving Tanks
  • MANTA Controller
  • MARLIN Controller
  • Auto-depth
  • Auto-heading
  • UIS
  • 360-degree camera
  • Single lifting point

Lithium-Ion Battery Technology

The latest in Lithium-ion battery technology is used to give our submersibles the ultimate performance, lowest weight, smallest footprint, and best endurance possible. The Lithium-ion battery can be quickly recharged and is maintenance-free.

Flexible Diving Tanks

Diving tanks provide buoyancy and stability on the surface. U-Boat Worx’s flexible diving tanks are made of rubber-like Hypalon®. When deflated to dive they completely compress, and do not replace their volume with water. This greatly increases underwater performance as there is no additional underwater mass, improving the streamline. Storing the submersible with deflated diving tanks also requires less space.

MANTA Controller

The MANTA Controller allows for pinpoint precision manoeuvring. The intuitive controls allow for supervised passenger steering, offering passengers an even more exciting experience. The controller allows quick access to intelligent pilot assistance functions such as Auto-heading and Auto-depth.

MARLIN Controller

Developed to make Launch & Recovery effortless and efficient, the MARLIN Controller is a wireless remote to navigate the submarine on the surface. Once the submarine is in the water the controller can be used to navigate it away from the support vessel without a pilot inside. It can also be used to bring the submarine into position above a dive site or for easy passenger transfer.

Auto-depth

With Auto-depth engaged, the submersible will hold steady at its current depth. When applying vertical thrust, the function will automatically disengage and seamlessly respond to the pilot’s commands. This function is part of the Intelligent Pilot Assistance Features.

Auto-heading

When Auto-heading is activated, the submersible will automatically hold its current heading, whether following a course or facing an object of interest. This function is part of the Intelligent Pilot Assistance Features.

UIS

The U-Boat Worx Information System (UIS) gives the pilot direct access to all relevant information on a clear touch-screen display. This PLC-based sensory network ensures the right information is provided at the right time. The UIS makes diving effortless.

360-degree camera

This camera assists the pilot by giving him a better view of the immediate surroundings of the submarine. Depending on the position, it may also be used to assist navigating the submersible on the surface.

Single lifting point

The single lifting point makes launch and recovery quick and easy. By only having to attach at one point – to the crane – you create a safer environment. With the rapid-release and efficient-connect lifting gear, you can be quickly in and out of the water.

Safety
  • Maximum depth protection
  • Deadman's Switch
  • Drop Weight
  • Safety Buoy
  • Pinger
  • DNV Certification

Maximum depth protection

The MDP feature prevents the pilot from diving deeper than the submarine’s maximum operating depth. In case the submersible should ever find itself too deep, this safety feature will automatically raise the sub until it is once again within its ideal depth limits.

Deadman's Switch

This DMS safety system will automatically resurface the submersible in the unlikely event that the pilot becomes incapable of controlling the submarine. The pilot needs to acknowledge the DMS every 10 minutes, otherwise it will initiate the ascent procedure.

Drop Weight

This weight can be manually released from within the submersible to increase the buoyancy of the submarine and return to the surface.

Safety Buoy

The red buoy is characteristic for U-Boat Worx submersibles. When released it marks the position of the submarine on the surface. The Dyneema Rope attached measures 1.5 x the operating depth of the submersible, and is strong enough to lift it to the surface.

Pinger

A Pinger gives out a pulse that can be received on the surface. With the receiver unit, you can pinpoint the exact position of the submarine when submerged.

DNV GL Certification

Certified by leading classification society, DNV, requires each individual submersible to meet stringent and extensive rules and regulations, as well as pass a range of rigorous test and trials from design to final delivery. Overseen by independent surveyors, this is an independent verification of the safety of every U-Boat Worx submersible

Continue your journey

  • C-Researcher series

    C-Researcher Series
    • C-Researcher 2
      500 M 1,640 Ft
      5,750 KG 12,700 Lb
      2
    • C-Researcher 2
      1,140 M 3,740 Ft
      7,200 KG 15,800 Lb
      2
    • C-Researcher 2
      3,000 M 9,840 Ft
      9,960 KG 21,950 Lb
      2
    • C-Researcher 3
      300 M 1,000 Ft
      6,300 KG 13,900 Lb
      3
    • C-Researcher 3
      1,140 M 3,740 Ft
      8,900 KG 19,620 Lb
      3
    • C-Researcher 3
      2,500 M 8,200 Ft
      11,300 KG 24,910 Lb
      3
    • C-Researcher 3 LH
      500 M 1,640 Ft
      4,100 KG 9,040 Lb
      3
    • C-Researcher 3 LH
      1,700 M 5,570 Ft
      10,500 KG 23,150 Lb
      3
    • C-Researcher 5
      300 M 1,000 Ft
      8,600 KG 18,960 Lb
      5
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  • NEXUS Series

    NEXUS Series
    • NEXUS 7
      200 M 650 Ft
      11,000 KG 24,000 Lb
      7
    • NEXUS 8
      200 M 650 Ft
      12,000 KG 26,000 Lb
      9
    Learn about the NEXUS Series
  • Cruise Sub series

    Cruise Sub Series
    • Cruise Sub 5
      500 M 1,640 Ft
      8,500 KG 18,750 Lb
      5
    • Cruise Sub 5
      1,140 M 3,750 Ft
      11,000 KG 24,250 Lb
      5
    • Cruise Sub 5
      1,700 M 5,570 Ft
      16,000 KG 35,260 Lb
      5
    • Cruise Sub 7
      300 M 1,000 Ft
      9,500 KG 20,940 Lb
      7
    • Cruise Sub 7
      1,140 M 3,740 Ft
      14,500 KG 31,970 Lb
      7
    • Cruise Sub 9
      300 M 1,000 Ft
      11,000 KG 24,250 Lb
      9
    • Cruise Sub 11
      200 M 650 Ft
      13,300 KG 29,320 Lb
      11
    Learn about the Cruise Sub series
  • Super Yacht Sub

    Super Yacht Sub 3
    • Super Yacht Sub 3
      300 M 1,000 Ft
      3,800 KG 8,380 Lb
      3
    Learn about the Super Yacht Sub
  • C-Explorer series

    C-Explorer Series
    • C-Explorer 3
      300 M 1,000 Ft
      6,010 KG 13,250 Lb
      3
    • C-Explorer 5
      200 M 650 Ft
      7,340 KG 16,180 Lb
      5
    Learn about the C-Explorer series
  • NEMO series

    NEMO
    • NEMO 2
      100 M 330 Ft
      2,500 KG 5,510 Lb
      2
    Learn about the NEMO series
  • Super Sub

    Super Sub
    • Super Sub
      300 M 1,000 Ft
      9,000 KG 19,800 Lb
      3
    Learn about the Super Sub
  • UWEP

    UWEP
    • 120 OCCUPANTS
      150 M 500 Ft
      120
    Learn about the UWEP
  • Nautilus

    Nautilus
    • 17 occupants
      150 M 500 Ft
      17
    Learn about the Nautilus
Model Overview
feet/poundsmeter/kilogram
  • Occupants (min.)

    2
    99
  • Depth (min.)

    100
    3000
    328
    9840
  • Weight (max.)

    2480
    1300000
    5465
    2500000
  • Height (max.)

    150
    1000
    60
    1000