According to Triton Submersible, sub technology has advanced tremendously in recent years, able to descend to 1,000 metres, 2,000 metres and beyond, putting this mode of exploration into the hands of many more owners.
Described as “the Swiss-army knife” of subs, Triton subs boast transparent acrylic pressure hulls which are constructed from an entirely different process than the rest of the market for higher quality and visibility underwater.
The Triton 3300/3 was chosen by Rivergate’s client for its versatility, equally adapted for scientific and personal expeditions.
With room for a pilot and two passengers, the 3300/3 can reach depths of 1,000 metres (3,300 feet), offering superyacht guests the unprecedented opportunity to view coral reefs, wrecks and creatures at depths not previously reachable.
Triton submersibles have been used in numerous research and scientific discovery missions around the world, ranging from coastal surveys to expedition work in the most remote corners of the Pacific. Highlights of these missions include filming the Britannic (sister ship to the Titanic) in the Mediterranean, the first ever manned submersible dives in Antarctica, and the first live footage captured of a giant squid off the coast of Japan.
“The dedicated team of marine professionals at Rivergate are thrilled to be working on this major project,” says Steve Fisher.
“We are confident it will be the first of many given our track record and reputation for world-class refit work, plus Rivergate’s proximity to the Great Barrier Reef, the islands of the Whitsundays, the South Pacific and the Antarctica, where subs can open up a new world of wonder.”
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