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Frequently Asked Questions
Are the
submersibles classed?
How long does it take to
build?
What is the weight of
the submersible?
What is
the size of the submersible?
How is the submersible
launched?
Are there special
Flag-State requirements for submersibles?
How much oxygen must be
carried and how is it stored?
What do I need to
organize on the ship to accommodate a submersible?
How Can I best refit
or redesign the ship to accommodate the submersible?
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Are the submersibles classed?
Yes, all SEAmagine submersibles are classed +A1 by the American
Bureau of Shipping (ABS) and can also be certified by US Coast
Guard or by the Cayman Island Shipping Registry (CISR). During the
construction of each submersible, ABS surveyors inspect all key
aspects of the construction, survey all functional test of the
various systems and witness the sea trials, which include the
final test dive to the submersible’s maximum operating depth.
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How long does it take to build?
As a baseline SEAmagine’s 2-person Ocean Pearl model delivery if
18 months while the 3-person Triumph Model delivery is 24 months.
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What is the weight of the submersible?
SEAmagine’s smallest submersible is the 2 Person Ocean Pearl
model with a dry weight of 7,100lbs
while SEAmagine’s largest submersible is its 3 Person Triumph model
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What is the size of the submersible?
SEAmagine’s smallest submersible is the 2
Person Ocean Pearl model:
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14 ft, 10 in (4.53m) |
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| Width: |
8 ft
(2.44m) |
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| Height
with Cabin Closed: |
7ft,
8 in (2.34m) |
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SEAmagine’s
largest submersible is its 3 Person Triumph model:
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| Length: |
17 ft, 6 in (5.33m) |
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| Width: |
10 ft, 2 in (3.11m) |
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| Height
with Cabin Closed: |
9 ft, 10 in (3.00m) |
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How is the submersible launched?
SEAmagine’s submersibles have a four point hoisting arrangement
for launching. SEAmagine’s Triumph model also has the option for
a single point hoist. Since SEAmagine’s submersibles have a patented buoyancy system that
permits them to float high above the water line when on surface,
the operator launches the vessel with no occupants on board. The
launch and recovery of SEAmagine submersibles is performed
unmanned, reducing the cost of the handling system since the
cranes are not required to be “man-rated” which would involve
far greater safety factors and larger equipment.
Once launched, the external controls on the submersible allow a pilot
to drive the submersible on surface as any tender and dock the
craft to the dive deck where it is tied off and then prepared to
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US Flag State have specific requirements if the submersible
is to be used for “passengers for hire” in which case the US
Coast Guard requires additional vessel inspections and technical
reviews above ABS or other classing societies. For private use,
the US territory does not have specific requirements.
French flag state also has specific submersible requirements in
addition to the classing societies.
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The oxygen used on the submersibles is medical oxygen and the tanks are
stored in a protected environment as any medial oxygen.
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What do I need to organize on the ship to
accommodate a submersible?
There are a number of aspects that need to be taken into
account for integrating the submersible onto a ship:
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Proper Electrical AC power for the
submersible’s battery charger
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Proper rated crane/handling system for
launch and recovery
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Sufficient storage area for spare parts
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High-pressure air compressor for
refilling the submersible air tanks
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Storage area for high pressure air and
oxygen tanks
Every ship has some differences.
SEAmagine’s engineering department is highly experienced and
will assist to provide the necessary support for helping determine
each ships integration requirements.
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How Can I best refit or redesign the ship to
accommodate the submersible?
The best first step when looking into the redesign or refit of an
existing ship is to first contact SEAmagine’s engineering
department. There are a number of aspects to consider and
SEAmagine’s extensive technical knowledge is an important source
of knowledge on available options. In many cases some adjustments
on the submersible is possible to simplify the integration on an
existing ship design.
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