Fornebu, January 31, 2022 – REV Ocean’s advanced, three-person submersible is nearing official launch, with sea trials scheduled for February and March 2022.
While we wait for the REV Ocean research vessel to be delivered, the new sub will be used to champion ocean solutions with our partners and network.
Keeping with tradition for naming submersibles, REV Ocean is sponsoring a public naming competition until March 1st, 2022.
A complete overview of the competition rules can be found on the REV Ocean website.
www.revocean.org/naming
The ‘first-of-its-class” sub has been built by Triton Submarines LLC for REV Ocean, with the final assembly to be completed in Barcelona, Spain. The naming ceremony will take place during February in conjunction with the first planned dives.
The sub will offer scientists, researchers and guests an unrivalled experience in ocean observation at depths up to 2300m (7500ft) – almost 1.5 miles. The submersibles’ huge acrylic sphere provides a truly immersive experience for occupants, with 360-degree unobstructed views.
REV Ocean CEO Nina Jensen said, “The subs’ design and capabilities perfectly encapsulate REV Ocean’s scientific goals and ambitions. We now have both an ROV and a new sub in operation, and it is exciting to see them being used for science, education, and communications.
REV Ocean’s new Aurora ROV, entered service in October 2021 and successfully dove the Malloy Deep and the Gakkel Ridge in the Arctic Ocean (3800m). The sub and ROV are each fitted with comprehensive scientific sensors, tools, cameras, and sampling equipment.
REV Ocean Science Director Alex Rogers said, “The REV Ocean Triton submersible has an amazing science package enabling a wide range of scientific sampling including stereoscopic video survey for fish communities, a suction sampler for invertebrates, a manipulator adapted to sample small pieces of coral and corers designed to sample fine and coarse sediment. It will be the epitome of precision sampling in the deep sea.”
REV Ocean is looking for a charismatic and relevant name for the sub, something that captures the organisation’s scientific mission, goals, and passion for the ocean.
The winner will get the unique opportunity to name REV Ocean’s new submersible. The name will get attached to the back facing side of the sub and will be viewable from the rear. They will also receive REV Ocean branded merchandise and a certificate acknowledging the winning name.
For more information, please contact:
Leighton Rolley
Science Systems Manager, REV Ocean
E: Leighton.Rolley@revocean.org
P: +447463559291
W: revocean.org