Research

Research features

Unlimited research options

U-Boat Worx’ research submersibles can be applied in various fields of marine and related sciences: marine geology and geophysics, hydro- and geo- chemistry, hydrology, marine biology and ecology, marine protected areas, coastal management and cartography, archaeology and more.

Research Equipment

U-Boat Worx’ research submersibles can be outfitted with a variety of different options depending on the application: 4K Video Camera with Pan & Tilt; Manipulator Arm with collection basket; Sampling devices; Geophysical Systems (magnetometers, side scan sonars, bottom profilers, sub-bottom profilers); Inspection Equipment (Gas Analysers, Laser Scaling, Thermal Cameras, Radiation Meters); 2D / 3D Sonars; LBL & USBL Acoustic Positioning Equipment.

Extended mission time

Our environmentally friendly Lithium-ion battery system – developed in-house by U-Boat Worx – results in a 350% increase of battery capacity when compared to traditional submersibles that use lead-acid battery power. The technology has been tested to 4,000 metres deep and stores a total of 62 kWh. An 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.

Thanks to the submersible and skilled pilot of U-Boat Worx we were able to uncover new secrets from depths that were impossible to reach before. Despite the demanding dive schedule, weather and unchartered depths, we successfully achieved our objective of mapping each shipwreck and surrounding areas.

– Ian Koblick, Co-Founder AURORA Trust Foundation

Revillagigedo islands expedition

With a C-Explorer 5, our client conducted an expedition to the Revillagigedo Islands. Located in the Pacific about 22 hours sailing south-west of Cabo San Lucas, the Revillagigedo Islands are a group of four volcanic islands: Clarion Island, Isla San Benedicto and Socorro Island, plus an islet called Roca Partida. There are a diffusion of species, including Giant Stingrays, Hammerhead Sharks – which can sometimes be seen in schools of sixty or more – as well as Silky, Galapagos and Whale Sharks, the abundance of beautiful marine life is unique to the Revillagigedo Islands.

Antarctica expedition

A client has recently completed a submarine expedition in Antarctica, during which the C-Explorer 5 private submarine was extensively used to explore the deep waters of the South Pole. They joined the very few people who have explored the little-known underwater realm of Antarctica. The first dive ever was made here only in 1902 by Willy Heinrich during the Drygalski expedition, who wore a brass diving helmet and lead boots. Instead of such difficulties, you can now gaze in comfort from your seat into the frigid waters where creatures struggle to survive and grow.

HMHS Britannic Expedition

The sister ship of the infamous Titanic, Britannic sank 100 years ago in the Aegean Sea. It is however much easier to dive and explore than the Titanic. The wreck of HMHS Britannic in about 400 feet (122 m) of water where the C-Explorer 5 equipped with imaging sonar and 4K camera’s went down to film the expedition. This vessel is the largest passenger ship on the sea floor, followed by Titanic.

Archeological Expedition in Panarea

The C-Explorer 3 – the submarine used during this operation – was equipped with cameras to take both video and digital images of each of these ancient wreck sites. Hundreds of high-resolution images were recorded of each of the shipwrecks as the submersible was guided with precision over the wrecks. After each dive, the digital images were processed onsite, utilising special software, into detailed 2D and 3D photo mosaics. These were provided to the Italian authorities that accompanied the expedition.

Save Our Seas Expedition Maldives

The Save Our Seas organisation collected information on whale sharks, which are specially adapted to a diet of zooplankton, harmless and very passive in nature. By taking ID shots of the whale sharks found in the area, The Save Our Seas foundation has been able to contribute vital information to other organisations concentrating on the conservation of the whale shark, the biggest fish in the ocean.

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 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
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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
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Super Yacht Sub
Super Yacht Sub 3

300 M 1,000 Ft

3,800 KG 8,380 Lb

3
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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
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