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MTS Manned Underwater Vehicles 2017‐2018 Global Industry Overview

2018; Marine Technology Society; Volume: 52; Issue: 5 Linguagem: Inglês

10.4031/mtsj.52.5.9

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William Kohnen,

Environmental Engineering and Cultural Studies

Abstract The manned underwater vehicle industry continues to build momentum into 2018; much of this has been driven by strong market trends and technology. There is renewed growth in the luxury yachting industry, in citizen science, and in ocean philanthropy. Tourism submersibles offer high-end touring expeditions for boutique destinations and specialty cruise ships. In Asia, notably China, Japan, and India, deep-ocean science is gathering attention for research and commercial applications. The industry also benefits from an accepted use of lithium batteries by class societies and strong developments in the areas of navigation and communication technology. Finally, although military development typically focuses on unmanned capabilities, there is more investment in deep submergence submarine rescue vessels.