Stainless Metalcraft has provided key pressure hull components for a new leisure submersible that will bring thrilling panoramic underwater exploration within reach for tourists and marine enthusiasts alike.
Metalcraft supplied the forward and aft hemispheres, hull rings, forward and aft hatches, large battery pods and smaller trim tanks for the Triton DeepView 24 submersible, which successfully completed its safety tests in Barcelona last month.
Triton’s DeepView 24 is specifically designed for the commercial tourist market and is capable of carrying up to 24 passengers plus crew to depths of 100m (328-feet) below the surface of the sea, offering an unforgettable underwater adventure from the comfort of a quiet, air-conditioned interior.
Kelvin Boyce, technical manager at Metalcraft, said: “Working on the Triton DeepView 24 was a technically-challenging but inspiring project. Metalcraft has over 25 years of experience designing and making pressure hulls and related equipment for submersibles that are used for recreational, civil and submarine rescue globally, and we’ve developed a number of specialist manufacturing techniques in that time.
“The project took around 10 months to complete but, due to its design for human occupancy, it required heightened dimensional accuracy, design calculation and control of shrinkage that occurs when projects require large volumes of welding.
“The interaction and communication between our engineering team, technicians and the team at Triton was crucial to ensuring success but we have developed strong working relationships over the years, so any issues were quickly dealt with.”
Patrick Lahey, President at Triton Submarines, added: “We’re delighted that the Triton DeepView 24 submersible has passed its safety tests and we look forward to it arriving in Asia and entering service later this year.”
“Safety is our number one priority. The pressure hull components must be fabricated to the highest of standards, and meet the critical tolerances demanded by the classification society, DNV-GL. The quality of the final product delivered by Metalcraft has once again met our expectations.”
“This new range of submersibles offers a fantastic opportunity for guests to engage with the ocean in a unique, safe and comfortable environment. As the most significant tourism submersible launch in the last two decades, we look forward to future collaborations with Metalcraft in creating important opportunities for hospitality companies in market differentiation and revenue generation worldwide.”