U-Boat
Worx, a company based in the Netherlands, created the C-Quester
submersibles for private and commercial users who require a
small, easily operated submersible for pleasure or work related
activites.
Available in two forms, the single occupant CQ1 and the two-man
CQ2, the C-Quester is accessed through the top hatch, or hatches
on the CQ2.
The C-Quester is based on the idea of and 'underwater boat'.
This means the craft is easily launched and operated in all
waters, regardless of depth, and a support vessel is not required.
U-Boat Worx designed the C-Quester as a one-atmosphere submersible.
This means there is no pressurised atmosphere inside - it's
the same as the atmosphere outside. Because of this the C-Quester
can dive to its maximum depth of 50m (150 ft) and return again
at the operators discresion, without the need for decompression.
The time spent underwater is only limited by the life of the
electrical power supply.
To ensure safety, U-Boat Worx has built in an active safety
system to limit the maximum depth the C-Quester can dive to
- if exceeded the tanks are blown automatically. And while the
C-Quester can remain submerged on a full charge for 2.5 hours
- it takes 12 hours to recharge - there is enough oxygen in
an emergency for 36 hours of life support.
The C-Quester is easily operated and U-Boat Worx offers a four
day training course for customers covering general submerible
theory to navigation, control, stability and practical dives.
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