U-Boat Worx ramps-up NEMO submarines

The NEMO submarine is the perfect companion to a yacht.

The Netherlands-based underwater vehicle manufacturer U-Boat Worx has announced the start of serial production of its state-of-the-art private submarines. The single-seat version NEMO 1 will cost 545,000 euros, while the two-seat NEMO 2 will cost 590,000 euros. Thus, the cost of both models has decreased by approximately 40 percent in a year.

NEMO submarines are capable of diving to a depth of 100 meters and are equipped with a seamless spherical acrylic U-Boat Worx viewing window. The electric propulsion system that powers the boat is powered by a battery.

NEMO buyers can take a training course at U-Boat Worx's dedicated Sub Center Curaçao underwater piloting center. If desired, training can be booked at home or on board the boat.

To date, NEMO is the only private submarine in the world to go into production. Experts note that with the scaling of the project its creators will be able to provide their customers with competitive prices, as well as reduce construction time.

“We have made it our mission to provide safe and easy access to the underwater world to as many people as possible. With the NEMO pricing revolution, we are taking the next step on this journey with the goal of having 1,000 submarines in operation by 2030,” commented U-Boat Worx founder and chairman Bert Houtman.

Thanks to its lightness and compactness, the NEMO submarine is the ideal companion for a yacht. The boat can also be easily transported and placed on land or in a dock.

When fully charged, NEMO can operate autonomously for up to eight hours at a speed of 3 knots. The transparent passenger dome has speakers for greater “immersion” in the ocean world, and a robotic arm for grabbing objects and sonar systems are offered as an additional option. The manufacturer has also thought about the safety system. Activating a special “panic button” automatically fills the device’s small tank with oxygen, and also quickly lifts the boat to the surface of the water.

The first NEMO was introduced in 2021 and was praised by experts and pilots for its high controllability and exceptional dive experience. The manufacturer stated that diving into an uncharted world of discovery in the safety and comfort of your own submarine opens up a new era of ocean exploration.