5.2 million euro private submarine set for delivery

The 5.2 million euro Super Sub is set for delivery in 2023.

A 5.2 million euro submarine, dubbed the world’s fastest private submersible, will be delivered to its owner in late 2023, according to manufacturer U-Boat Worx.

The three-person craft, known as Super Sub, is capable of speeds of up to 10 knots with a forward thrust of 100 kW and the ability to dive and ascend at angles of up to 45 degrees, says the Dutch submarine specialist.

“The Super Sub’s speed of 10 knots is 3-4 knots faster than the top cruising speed of a bottlenose dolphin and 7 knots faster than the average submersible,” said Roy Heijdra, marketing manager at U-Boat Worx.

“Owners can glide behind a group of sea turtles, cruise alongside a school of sharks, dive and turn with a pod of dolphins, or swiftly navigate through the undercurrents with a powerful barracuda. The Super Sub is more than a ticket to an underwater theatre; it’s a backstage VIP pass that immerses guests in the heart of the action.”

The Super Sub is equipped with “state-of-the-art” safety systems including a depth limiter which prevents it from submerging deeper than its safe operating threshold of 300 metres. It can also let out a safety buoy to mark its position on the surface, while a weight can be released from the sub to increase buoyancy and aid a return to the surface in an emergency. There is a stated 96 hours of life support built in.

A second submarine is scheduled for delivery in 2024.

The Breda-based U-Boat Worx offers a range of leisure and exploration-grade submersibles for a crew of two up to 120 people.