Simplifying Operations

SEAmagine’s submersibles feature a special design from the more traditional concepts, which make them ideally suited for simpler operations. Traditional submersibles tend to be neutrally buoyant vessels that need to be boarded by the occupants while the craft still sits on deck before being hoisted into the water to go diving. Similarly, the submersibles then need to be hoisted back on deck after each dive for the occupants to disembark. This inherent need of the traditional submersibles, requiring a launch and recovery process for each single dive, makes their operation logistically complex, difficult and time consuming.

To greatly simplify the launch and recovery operation of a submersible from a ship, SEAmagine’s design offers a unique patented buoyancy system that permits the small craft to float high above the water line, providing superior stability with no drag penalty once underwater. This feature allows the submersible to be operated as surface vessel and be handled or docked as a regular tender once launched. The advantages of this feature are wide-ranging and immediate: 

• The submersibles are hoisted without occupants on board. Not only is this simpler and safer, it also allows the use of simpler cranes, eliminating the burden of having the cranes “man-rated”.  

• Once launched, the submersible remains in the water as a surface vessel and is docked at the dive platform. Passengers simply step into the vessel when the pilot has it ready and step out when the submersible returns to the docking position. This allows multiple dives to be performed without having to struggle with crane launch and recovery operations for each dive. This greatly simplifies the logistics of operation, safety, enjoyment, and provides more dive time in a day.  

• The launching operation can be performed by crewmembers only, without the guests being present. Similarly, recovery of the submersible at the end of the day involves the crewmembers only, leaving the guests to revel in the day’s discoveries liberated from such technical operations.  

• The location of the crane on the ship where launch and recovery operations need to be performed does not need to be the same area as where the passengers are entertained. Since the submersible can be driven anywhere on surface after launch, it is easily taken to its docking station near the recreational platform area. This separation between hoisting arrangements and diving operations allows much greater flexibility for submersible storage location on the yacht and still ensure the best practical and safe operational plan.

Easily Launched with 4 point hoisting system

Exceptional Surface Stability

Start of Descent once at Dive Site

Sub Maintains Positive Buoyancy at All Times

Cabin Offers a Panoramic Field of View

Flexibility In Design
Another great advantage regarding launch and recovery and loading passengers with SEAmagine’s submersibles is the clamshell design of its cabin. Traditionally, passengers need to enter a submersible through a small hatch located on top of the craft. SEAmagine’s cabin design opens fully at the equator of the sphere, creating a large entry and exit point, making it far simpler and more convenient for passengers. Once the submersible is docked, and the crew has completed the required checklist, passengers simply step into the cabin without having to struggle through a small hatch.