Cruise Sub

Pilots in the Cruise Sub series enjoy optimal first-hand visual awareness in all directions. Each Cruise Sub is equipped with advanced assistance technologies that enhance situational awareness – even in the most demanding environmental conditions. This includes short- and long-distance obstacle detection using sonar, accurate altitude (distance to seabed) readings, a 360-degree camera, and a USBL navigation system showing the exact position of the submarine. The three smart-technology information screens in front of the pilot present all available input, providing a precise picture of the sub’s location and immediate surroundings. This advanced level of enhanced situational awareness can only be found in the exclusive line of U-Boat Worx submersibles.

Other companies attempt to wow their potential clients with striking artists’ impressions and unproven concepts. We use well-researched prototypes to build and develop market-ready, tried and tested subs which our clients can totally rely upon. We are the industry leader as a result of many years of inhouse innovation and expertise. Our track record has provided our legacy, so don’t be fooled by shiny renders and ridiculous claims.

When designing a submersible, there are numerous safety factors to be considered. One of them is design temperature at depth. U-Boat Worx utilizes high margins of safety to ensure its clients can dive to the advertised depth in any part of the world. Our submersibles are certified with a conservative depth-rating, meaning you will be able to dive anywhere in the world up to the full depth, without temperature limitations. This will guarantee you’re able to dive in the Pacific, Red Sea and Caribbean to the full advertised depths. Competitors are known to advertise depth ratings based on a less favourable temperature rating. Meaning in warmer parts, like the Red Sea the acrylic won’t be able to go the full “advertised” depth.

The award-winning Cruise Sub series is the next generation of submarine technology, years ahead of the competition. This multi-passenger submersible provides passengers with the safest, most luxurious, and spacious interior available. The Cruise Sub series is the most ruggedised submersible in the market today, capable of diving in the most extreme of conditions and with 350% power increase over other current generation models. With an effective power-range of 62 kWh, you can plan multiple dives or longer dives with confidence. The generous configuration and premium features in the Cruise Sub series evoke a feeling of spacious freedom while the engineering ensures a diving comfort only found in the exclusive line of U-Boat Worx submersibles.

Sure, having an exquisitely-designed interior adorned with high-quality materials and beautiful finishes is one of the exclusive features only found in the Cruise Sub Series. Still, anyone who understands what true luxury is, knows that having space is equally important. Besides giving all our passengers a front row seat to the action, we designed our Cruise Sub around our passengers. Due to its exclusive spacious interior design, the passengers in the Cruise Sub series will have more leg space, more headroom and more personalised space not found anywhere else in the industry.

The Pressure-Tolerant Battery System houses the batteries and electronics in oil-filled pressurised enclosures. The use of pressure-resistant components reduces the size and weight of the submersible, particularly on the deep-diving models.

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

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

Initially developed to make launch and recovery effortless and safe, the MARLIN Controller is a wireless remote that can navigate the submarine on the surface. Once the submarine is in the water, the controller can be used to steer it away from the support vessel without a pilot inside. The MARLIN Controller can also be used to keep the submarine in position above a dive site, while the pilot assists with passenger embarkation.

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 forms part of the intelligent pilot assistance features.

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 forms part of the intelligent pilot assistance features.

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

Apart from the basic forward, reverse, up and down movements, the submersible can also move laterally. Lateral movement greatly optimises object approach, view, and dive efficiency.

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

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

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

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.

Certification by the world-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.

Freeboard is the height between the hatch and the waterline. The Freeboard Extender is a sliding barrier that increases the distance between the water and the hatch opening. It simultaneously allows for the submarine to be operated in rough conditions and be stored in low-height garage spaces.