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Length overall: 165.8 m Beam: 23.0 m Draft: 8.6 m Range: approx. 15.000 km Submerged duration: approx. 4 weeks Depth: approx. 250 m

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MIGALOO Private Submersible Superyachts cooperates with SAFE , offering ultimate and uncompromising protection for the Owners peace of mind.

Beyond Military grade protection for the Owner, the guests and any valuables onboard.

SAFE provides customized security systems using advanced technology for early threat detection, swift client isolation and thorough mitigation.

With 50 years of success, SAFE has safeguarded high-profile clients, governments, residences, and headquarters globally. Its expert team delivers tailored security solutions, staying ahead with the latest technologies to set industry standards and surpass client expectations.

A submersible superyacht represents the pinnacle of personal expression. Offering unmatched privacy and security, it caters to those with a passion for exploration and seeking extraordinary experiences. MIGALOO stands as the future of yachting, redefining luxury and adventure for its owner and guests.

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" We believe that Submersible Superyachts are the future of yachting.

The needs of Superyacht Owners for their vessels are more complex than ever. These wishes do not just include performance, length or design. Owners are looking for privacy , security and protection for themselves, their guests and their valuables, or for the fulfillment of unique experiences up to scientific desires as well as for the greatest possible exclusivity and limitation ."

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This Hybrid Superyacht-Submarine Concept Can Stay Underwater for up to 4 Days

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“People that have decided to buy a yacht will now have to consider if their vessel of choice can also dive down to 200 meters,” U-Boat Worx chairman and founder Bert Houtman said in a statement.

The superyacht submarine will be able to stay underwater for up to four days, but can only cruise underwater for six hours at a time. As an added bonus, the Nautilus can make a quick escape in the face of choppy waters.

“If the sea becomes too rough, you simply dive and continue your voyage in comfort,” Houtman adds. “With the Nautilus, the yachting market will never be the same again.”

The luxurious interior offers all the comforts of a superyacht and can be fully customized by the client. As standard, the layout comprises a combined lounge and dining area of 538 square feet, along with a fully equipped galley, one owner’s suite, four staterooms and sleeping quarters for up to six crew. You’ll have some pretty incredible underwater views, too, thanks to the large circular windows throughout.

When above the water, seafarers can make use of the massive sundeck, which is equipped with a freshwater pool, a bar and an alfresco dining table. This area is neatly retracted before the sub slips below sea level, of course. The Nautilus is also fitted with a new, pressure-resistant electric tender called the Aronnax that can transport up to five seafarers to underwater dive spots. The tender is stowed under the aft deck and stays outside while the Nautilus is diving.

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If yacht owners really want to put everyone at port to shame, they should consider sailing on the Migaloo Private Submersible Yacht. A concept yacht created by Migaloo, an Austrian design and engineering firm, the line of luxury superyachts offers a range of bespoke underwater crafts that vary in size. After sailing the new Migaloo submersible yacht on the water, owners can close up the decks and turn the craft into a fully operational submarine.

“What we are attempting to do is to create a living space where exterior and interior interact in harmony,” says Christian Gumpold, managing director and head of design at Migaloo. With rooms that open to the ocean for dining alfresco while above water, and large viewing galleries for taking in the marine life when submersed, the Migaloo creates that harmony. What’s more, the firm reaffirms its focus on luxury with optional amenities that include helipads, swimming pools, movie theaters, elevators, wine cellars, libraries, and private terraces.

The Migaloo submersible yacht moving underwater.

Of course, safety is a major focal point as well. Each superyacht will be built to U.S. Navy SUBSAFE safety standards, which ensure that the interiors will stay watertight and the vessel can recover from unanticipated flooding. According to Migaloo, solitude is a major point of interest for yacht owners, which is why the ability to dive beneath the surface and out of view might have great appeal. “Privacy is a big issue on superyachts,” says Gumpold, “our answer to this concern is simply submerging the vessel into complete privacy.”

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An Austrian company is developing a huge, submersible luxury superyacht that can stay under water for four weeks — but it’ll set you back $3 billion.

The Migaloo M5, developed by Migaloo, will be a 541-foot-long submersible that can hold 20 passengers and 40 crew members and dive to a depth of 250 metres, per Air Mail .

It comes with two six-person mini submarines for more underwater adventures, as well as a helipad and room for jet skis.

The 36-seat dining room has glass walls to watch the sea life drift by and optional extras like a swimming pool, wine cellar or cinema can be added.

But the luxury vessel will cost interested buyers about A$3 billion to build, and that’s without the extras.

Migaloo CEO and founder Christian Gumpold said the company’s target market was “visionary billionaires with or without existing superyacht experience who have extraordinary demands for exclusivity, safety, adventure”.

Mr Gumpold has been touting the idea of luxury submersibles as the “future of yachting” for the past decade, but so far hasn’t had any takers.

This time, though, he said Migaloo was “in negotiations with a number of interested parties from all over the world who are motivated to own the world’s first superyacht-submarine hybrid.”

“As it is a completely new development, such a project will require corresponding monetary resources, take a lot of time for design, construction and building and demand many decisions,” he told The Times .

“However, the owner also receives the corresponding prestige and unimagined new possibilities when calling this product his own. Our target group must be aware of this and have the corresponding innovative mindset.”

Migaloo M5’s safety features will likely be under scrutiny after the Titan sub imploded at 3500 metres below sea level with billionaires on board last year.

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Super yacht sub 3.

Versatile, smart and capable with a design that will satisfy the highest expectations of discerning superyacht owners.

The fully acrylic hyper-hemispherical viewport gives you the best panoramic view of the underwater world possible.

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.

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.

The powerful thrusters and the excellent manoeuvrability of the Super Yacht Sub 3 boost superior surface performance. You will be able to go faster, manoeuvre better and expand your operational window.

This compact ultra-wide (130 degree) field of view instrument has a range of 100 meters acting as a second set of eyes when navigating the subsea terrain.

External equipment comprising a selection of subsea robotic arms together with work platforms and collection baskets can be installed on most of the U-Boat Worx models.

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.

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.

The acrylic pressure hull accommodates two luxurious leather seats which can be customized to your taste.

The best dive experience

This submarine is aimed at the yacht markets where an ever-growing number of seaboard owners are discovering the world below the waterline. This compact and lightweight model delivers both performance and luxury.

Clearest View

The ground breaking pressure hull design provides a virtually unimpeded view; everyone on board can easily see the hidden secrets of the deep.

Unparalleled comfort

With the U-Boat Worx Super Yacht Sub 3, we have aspired to create the ultimate in luxury interior design. When onboard a Super Yacht Sub 3, 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.

Unrivalled mission-adaptability

The Super Yacht Sub 3 outperforms on every level – flexibility, agility, economy and power. This exceptional submersible features the Freeboard Extender and other smart engineering solutions.

Designed from concept to be dive-ready, U-Boat Worx has kept pre-dive checks to the safest minimum, allowing for quick and easy deployment.

SPECIFICATIONS & FEATURES

• Depth 300 m · 1000 ft
• Occupancy 2 passengers · 1 pilot
• Weight 3,800 kg
• Endurance 12 hours
• Length 320 cm
• Width 244 cm
• Height 174 cm
• Battery 21.6 kWh
• Propulsion 4 X 6 kW
• Speed 3 knots

Lithium-ion battery technology

Freeboard extender, manta controller, marlin controller, auto-heading, omni-directional operation, container fit, single lifting point.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 submersible is designed to fit in a shipping container. Perfect for when the submersible needs to be transported to and deployed in different locations.

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.

Maximum depth protection

Deadman's switch, drop weight, safety buoy, dnv certification.

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.

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.

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

A very advanced USBL system is available that relays GPS data to the submersible’s on-board computer via integrated underwater modems. Piloting with real time positioning and supporting text data provides for accurate and efficient navigation. The DVL (Doppler Velocity Log) delivers real-time ground speed and position data linking to the on-board computer system.

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.

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• 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
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• C-Researcher 5 300 M 1,000 Ft 8,600 KG 18,960 Lb 5

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• 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 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 3 300 M 1,000 Ft 3,800 KG 8,380 Lb 3

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• 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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Personal submersibles that are ideal for luxury yachts and top rated for professionals, over 12,000 dives performed on seamagine submersibles worldwide.

SEAmagine is a leading designer and manufacturer of 2 to 9 person personal submersibles, or small private submarines, for use on luxury yachts, in scientific and professional expeditions, and for the defense sector. We have been instrumental in pioneering the personal submersible industry since 1995 and with an unmatched record of over 12,000 dives accumulated on our fleet, we produce the world’s superior

personal or private submersibles based on our decades-long, solid track record of unbeatable innovation and design features, remarkable reliability, dependable long-term support, and proven client satisfaction. All SEAmagine private or personal submersibles are built to navigate depths ranging from 100 meters to 2300 meters, are formally classed by the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS), and are approved for Cayman flag registration.

Leisure & Yachting

SEAmagine offers a series of exceptional 2 to 9 person submersible models uniquely designed for the yachting sector. With an uncompromising focus on quality and elegant design, our semi-custom approach prioritizes spaciousness, style, and comfort combined with a captivating panoramic view of the ocean. - See the models...

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Based on extensive at-sea usage resulting in unfailing reliability over many decades, SEAmagine offers deep-ocean-rated manned submersibles with a large array of subsea tools for the scientific community as well as larger 3 to 9 passenger submarines for the commercial tourism sector. - See the models...

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SEAmagine is the only manufacturer that has produced manned submersibles for various coast guard fleets within the defense sector to help them handle the toughest of missions in Search & Rescue or underwater inspections. Our track record for reliability and robustness reaches even further to the industrial sector seeking efficient subsea solutions. - See the models...

WHY SEAmagine

Unmatched designs – unmatched usage - unmatched reliability.

SEAmagine has a long history of building extraordinary personal submersibles and we have happy clients worldwide to prove it. We produce the world’s superior submersibles based on extensive know-how gained from our subs’ unmatched high usage at sea and we have a proven track record, gained over many decades, for impressive reliability, dependable support, and long-term client satisfaction.

The SEAmagine Legacy

A leading pioneer since 1995.

SEAmagine has been a clear leader in the evolution of manned submersibles since the 1990s and we have an impressive legacy of “firsts” in this marine sector. We are currently on our 5th Generation of submarine design advancements embodying the best in features, fabrication, and technologies. Our after-sales support has a proven track record worldwide for dependability and responsiveness to support even the most challenging projects.

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SEAmagine has always understood that its submarine designs need to focus first on the occupants’ ultimate experience and satisfaction. Diving aboard a SEAmagine sub is like nothing you have experienced before. Discovering the underwater world and sharing it with friends and family in our submarine’s majestic bubble offers the ride of a lifetime and a treasured memory that will never be forgotten. We do it best by striving for the top in design, quality, performance, and support.

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Nautilus: U-Boat Worx releases new renderings of 37.5m superyacht-submarine crossover

Dutch submersible specialist U-Boat Worx has released fresh renderings of a 37.5-metre underwater superyacht concept called Nautilus. First presented during the Monaco Yacht Show 2022, the design has been developed in collaboration with German-Turkish yacht and aviation design studio Officina Armare. 

Capable of functioning as both an on-water vessel as well as a submersible, Nautilus has a depth rating of 150 metres. The diesel-electric model has a surface cruise speed of nine knots and an underwater speed of four knots and it will able to stay underwater for up to four days at a time. At cruise speed, the underwater endurance is six hours and range is 3,200 nautical miles. 

When not in use, Nautilus can be docked at any quay that can accommodate its 6.5-metre draught. 

When functioning as a yacht, Nautilus has a range of relaxation and recreational features including a sizeable sundeck equipped with a freshwater pool, a bar, and a dining table where guests can enjoy meals. When the submersible is lowered below the sea’s surface, this al fresco arrangement can be retracted.

The interior of the submersible yacht includes a 50 square metre dinner and lounge area called the Mezzanine Observation Lounge, which benefits from a set of four-metre circular windows. The proposed design for Nautilus includes a master cabin and four additional cabins, as well as sleeping quarters for up to six crew. 

Elsewhere, Nautilus is home to a pressure-resistant electrical tender, which is stowed under the aft deck. This tender, called Aronnax, may also be used for transporting five scuba divers underwater to the intended dive spot.

“People that have decided to buy a yacht will now have to consider if their vessel of choice can also dive down to 150 meters,” said U-Boat Worx chairman and founder Bert Houtman. He pointed to numerous advantages of Nautilus, including its efficacy when it comes to combatting seasickness. “If the sea becomes too rough,” said Houtman. “You simply dive and continue your voyage in comfort. With the Nautilus, the yachting market will never be the same again.”

He added that the company's vision was to allow people to explore the ocean in the safest, most comfortable and luxurious way. "Nautilus is the realisation of this vision," he said.

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At the Monaco Yacht Show 2022, Dutch shipyard U-Boat Worx unveiled ready-to-construct concept designs for a 37.5m/123ft luxury submarine yacht: ‘NAUTILUS’.

Luxury submarine yacht Nautilus Blue 3qrt Back Tender

Submersible yacht concepts have been created before, however, none have made the leap from an idea into reality. U-Boat Worx intends to be the first, using the company’s experience in creating small submersibles to engineer and launch a fully certified submersible with all the comfort and indulgences expected aboard a yacht.

Luxury submersible yacht NAUTILUS top view

Submersible motor yacht NAUTILUS runs on diesel-electric power and can reach a depth of up to 200m/656ft, with 10 windows 4m/13ft wide giving a unique view of the underwater world – perfect for guests who cannot dive into such depths yet still want to see the wonders of destinations such as the Red Sea , the South Pacific and the Caribbean .

Nautilus Luxury submersible yacht profile

An added advantage of underwater capabilities means no more seasickness: In rough seas, NAUTILUS can simply dive below the surface and continue the journey in comfort. The NAUTILUS has a surface speed of 9 knots and an underwater speed of 4 knots. She can stay under the waves for up to four days, or for a total of six hours while cruising.

Above water, guests have access to alfresco facilities including a sundeck, bar, pool, dining, lounging and sunbathing facilities. All of this is retracted before going underwater.

Nautilus – Luxury submersible yacht

A pressure-resistant electrical tender (named ‘ARONNAX’) is stored under the aft deck and will remain outside while diving. ARONNAX can be used for transporting up to five Scuba divers underwater, to and from their destination.

The interior layout is fully customisable; however, the standard layout offers a 50m²/538ft² lounge and dining area, galley, plus guest accommodation over 5 cabins: 1 Master suite and 4 further guest cabins. The crew accommodation provides for 6.

The price for a NAUTILUS of your own starts at €25 million, and once commissioned, her Owner can expect to receive her within 30 months.

Please contact CharterWorld - the luxury yacht charter specialist - for more on superyacht news item "Luxury submersible yacht ‘NAUTILUS’ unveiled by U-Boat Worx at the Monaco Yacht Show 2022".

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by Mariska Buitendijk | Oct 17, 2022 | News , Ship design , Shipbuilding , Submarines , Yachts

Dutch U-Boat Worx has revealed the design of a 1250-tonne, 37.5-metre yacht submarine, the Nautilus. The underwater superyacht could be built within thirty months and comes with a price tag of EU 25 million.

Since Jules Verne’s 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea came out in 1870, people have been dreaming of a luxury yacht with dive capabilities. Since then, inventors produced a lot of impressive concepts. Unfortunately, not one of these designs has ever been realised.

U-Boat Worx designs and builds small submersibles, and says it has now finally succeeded in engineering a realistic combination of luxury and safety in a fully certified private submersible.

The diesel-electric Nautilus has a depth rating of 200 metres, with a surface cruise speed of 9 knots and an underwater speed of 4 knots. Once ordered, the company can deliver a Nautilus within thirty months.

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Yacht features

When functioning as a boat, the Nautilus offers a massive sundeck equipped with a freshwater pool, a bar, and a luxurious dining table. This al fresco arrangement is retracted before the submersible slips below sea level.

The Nautilus interior features a 50-m2 dinner and lounge area with four circular windows. Each with diameters close to 4 metres. The proposed design has a master bedroom and four staterooms, as well as sleeping quarters for up to six crew. The vessel will also be fitted with a fully equipped galley, while the interior layouts are fully customisable.

Underwater for four days

The superyacht submarine will be able to stay under water for up to four days. At cruise speed, the underwater endurance is six hours. When not in use, the Nautilus can be docked at any quay that can accommodate its 6.5-metre draugh. The Nautilus has a starting price of EUR 25 million.

A newly invented, completely pressure-resistant electrical tender is stowed under the Nautilus’ aft deck and will stay outside while diving. This tender, the Aronnax, may also be used for transporting five scuba divers underwater to the intended dive spot.

‘People that have decided to buy a yacht will now have to consider if their vessel of choice can also dive down to 200 metres,’ says U-Boat Worx Chairman and Founder Bert Houtman. As an added bonus, the Nautilus combats seasickness. Houtman: ‘If the sea becomes too rough, you simply dive and continue your voyage in comfort.’

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