DEEP ROVER SUBMERSIBLES

Operated by our colleagues, DeepOcean Quest.

The Deep Rover 1002 submersibles were designed and built by Deep Ocean Engineering in 1994. The two-person Deep Rover submersibles have recently undergone a complete rebuild and are now available for charter to interested parties.

Prior to being purchased by Deep Ocean Expeditions the Deep Rovers were owned by Aqua +, a subsidiary of the French media company Canal +. They were used primarily for filming projects in the Mediterranean.

The Deep Rovers offer a significant change to historical submersible ocean exploration; The Deep Rovers are safe, reliable and comfortable while offering occupants an unprecedented view through their entirely transparent acrylic pressure hull, (you might consider deleting this last sentence) from which they will be able to explore, inspect, scientifically sample and film the wonders of the deep.

The 1000 metre (3,280 feet) depth rating gives the Deep Rovers access to a staggering 40 % of the ocean floor. Viewing for the occupants of the Deep Rovers is exceptional and has been likened to flying a helicopter underwater.

A series of dives were made on the Mid Atlantic Ridge (MAR) hydrothermal vents in July 2003 capturing incredible volcanic activity and marine life. In addition to capturing the scene on camera the Deep Rovers were also able to return a variety of geological and biological samples to the surface, collected using their two (2) manipulator arms.

The Deep Rovers will continue to explore the world's oceans, support science, and film underwater features, both natural and manmade over the coming years.

Deep Rover Brochure
Deep_Rover.pdf (Requires Acrobat 608k)

The Deep Rover Team
Deep_Rover_Team.pdf (Requires Acrobat 608k)