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SEA H CMAGINE YDROSPACE ORPORATION

Upland, California

President/CEO: Sam Sheard www.seamagine.com

SEAmagine Hydrospace Corporation SEAmagine is a provides precious additional interior space and allows pas- manufacturer of two-to nine-person submersibles. sengers to each have seats located inside of the bubble for a

SEAmagine delivered a newly constructed scienti? c sub- nearly 270-degree panoramic view. The pilot is nestled in the mersible model that is owned and operated by a U.S.-based, center rear section. The entry arrangement for passengers is globally operating scienti? c organization. The organization unparalleled. The top deck, made of synthetic teak, offers a specializes in environmental research of our world’s oceans safe and highly accessible boarding platform supported by with the ultimate goal of preserving the precious ecosystems two retractable handrails on each side. A staircase leads pas- that thrive there. Using this 1,300m depth-rated Aurora-80 sengers to the large entry hatch and two additional steps in

SEAmagine submersible, the group will spend ? ve years study- the cabin extend the upper staircase all the way inside to the ing, documenting and identifying the potential for expanded cabin ? oor. With four vectored propulsion thrusters on each protections in waters crucial to the survival of the oceans. The corner, plus two vertical thrusters, this series can maneuver submersible is equipped with a series of subsea imaging and in all directions. SEAmagine’s thrusters can provide prac- navigation tools as well as a Schilling Orion seven-axis hy- tically the same amount of thrust force in forward and re- draulic manipulator, a custom 5k pan and tilt camera, an 8k verse-? ow directions, giving the vessels excellent agility and

UHD camera, a custom collection tray and equipment, and power. This important characteristic allows pilots to safely even a custom eDNA sampling system. Built for science, this approach reefs, walls, seamounts or structures for exception-

ABS-classed three-person sub is designed for harsh sea condi- ally close viewing. With this power, the Aurora-90 is one of tions, has a dry weight of 9,000Kg, and can perform multiple the quietest subs on the market, ensuring tranquility and fo- dives daily. The Aurora-80 series can accommodate three to cus during underwater operations. As with all SEAmagine’s ? ve people, with a depth rating of up to 1,300m. submersibles, the Aurora-90’s robust construction means un-

SEAmagine also introduced Aurora-90 Submersible Series matched reliability and safety. It can also be equipped with

SEAmagine recently launched its innovative Aurora-90 se- a wide array of cameras, robotic arms and scienti? c tools in ries of submersibles, with a design ideal for leisure, science the name of scienti? c research or even citizen science. This and/or tourism. With an extra-large cabin and modular seat- summer, SEAmagine successfully conducted sea trials on a ing, this towable series accommodates three to ? ve passen- newly constructed Aurora-90 sub in Redondo Beach, Cali- gers in luxurious comfort. Depending on your chosen inte- fornia. The American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) supervised rior and desired depth rating, models are available for depths all phases of the sub’s development and construction, includ- up to 500m. An extra metal hull section behind the window ing a ? nal test dive to its maximum depth.

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