The OceanXplorer is more than a ship.

It's a floating laboratory, a filmmaking studio, and a deep-sea launchpad all in one. Each of its decks, labs, and vehicle components are designed to push the boundaries of exploration, accelerating ocean understanding and inspiring the next wave of ocean advocates to help build a future where the ocean and humanity thrive – together.

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Ship Features

Mission Control

The OceanXplorer’s OpenVDM system collects and integrates information from every tool on board – including data from the acoustic array, subs, ROV, CTD, and more – allowing teams to monitor, analyze, and visualize complex information in real time and adjust research based on what they see.

Submersibles

Nadir and Neptune, OceanXplorer’s two Triton submersibles, take scientists and filmmakers up to 1,000-meters deep for unobstructed views of the ocean floor, close observation of marine life in its natural habitat, and precision collection of delicate biological and geological samples.

Wet Lab

This may be the busiest space aboard the OceanXplorer, since every sample passes through it for processing. Scientists can study deep-sea species and capture high-resolution imagery in the cold tank room and aquarium tables that can be filled with water from the natural environment for observation of samples.

Dry Labs

Equipped with cutting-edge tools found in labs at marine research institutions, OceanXplorer’s dry labs offer everything needed to study ocean life and ecosystems. Full eDNA and genetic sequencing, along with advanced microscopy fitted for seaworthiness make scientific analysis possible without ever leaving the vessel.

Helicopter

OceanXplorer’s onboard Airbus helicopter supports aerial scouting, media capture, and tracking of marine life, enhancing the scope and speed of every mission. Scientists in the helicopter can track large marine mammals and communicate with the ship to reposition it or deploy divers for closer sampling and observation.

About the Ship

Designed to push the limits of exploration, discovery, and storytelling, the OceanXplorer is a platform built to support ocean progress.

vessel length87M

length of the vessel

ROV depth6000M

maximum depth of two remote operated vehicles (ROVs) on board

Submersible depth1000M

maximum depth of the two submersibles on board

our crew72

total capacity onboard

Additional Features

Mapping and Acoustic Systems

Advanced sonar and multibeam systems create detailed 3D maps of the ocean floor, water column, sea life presence, and currents, helping researchers understand the terrain and life beneath the waves.

Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROVs)

The Argus ROV system allows for deep-sea exploration at depths up to 6,000 meters, bringing back samples, video footage, and data from places humans cannot reach.

Media Production Center

Custom-built to support cinematic-quality storytelling at sea, the media center includes live-streaming tools, post-production suites, and custom cameras to share discoveries with the world in vivid detail.

Dive Center

OceanXplorer’s Dive Center is the hub for shallow-water exploration. Here, divers are equipped for vital research missions, conducting large-scale surveys of delicate marine ecosystems and vibrant coral reefs.

Uncrewed Surface Vehicle (USV)

The Otter USV accesses shallow or hazardous environments where the ship cannot go, using sonar, LiDAR, and 360-degree cameras to map reefs, glaciers, and coastal zones with remarkable precision.

OceanXplorer Missions

OceanX missions are groundbreaking ocean expeditions aboard the OceanXplorer that combine advanced science, technology, and collaboration to deepen understanding of the ocean and drive solutions for its protection and sustainable use.

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