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DEEP Research Labs Limited is an English ocean technology and exploration organisation headquartered in Bristol, United Kingdom. The organisation was incorporated in 2023[1] with the ultimate goal of revolutionising humanity’s relationship with the Ocean. They specialise in subsea technology development.

The company develops and manufactures subsea equipment and trains divers and operators. Its main focus is the development of its Sentinel System, an underwater habitat that will allow researchers, academics, and others to live underwater for extended periods of time.

History

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Since DEEP’s founding, they have been developing the Sentinel system and #OccupyMare Mission with goals of designing and manufacturing an underwater habitat and eventually sending a crew of researchers 200m from the ocean surface for a period of 28 days with the goal to study underwater habitats and ocean health.[2]

In October 2023, they hosted the first meeting of the Submersible Operators Group[3] in Bristol. This event brought together leaders in submersible manufacturers, operators, and certification bodies to discuss the safety of sub-operations.[4]

In 2026, they hope to launch the first long-term subsea mission.[5] This mission will send six fully trained aquanauts, or ‘aquans,’ to test the living capabilities of the Sentinel system. Once fully operational, this undersea habitat is expected to house researchers for up to 28 days at a time at depths of 200m.  

Vision

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The goal of DEEP is to enable long-term deep-sea exploration and research. Their ultimate mission is to improve oceanic biomes and environments so humanity may learn how to preserve the Ocean and, eventually, co-exist sustainably.

Notable Projects

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Sentinel System

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The Sentinel System is a fully integrated modular system for subsea habitation. It has been designed to be configurable to accommodate short-term to semi-permanent deployments on a continental shelf. The Sentinel can be equipped with work and living spaces, as well as direct ocean access to aid in long-term ocean research.

In 2023, the former National Diving and Activity Centre in Tidenham, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom, was chosen as DEEP’s underwater research site.[6] DEEP Research Labs are working with DNV to achieve the world’s first third-party certification for a subsea habitat.[7] Sentinel is expected to be in operation starting in 2027[8], and it will allow scientists to live at depths of 200m for up to 28 days at a time. This will allow access to the entirety of the Epipelagic zone (or sunlight zone, photic zone, or euphotic zone), where 90% of marine life is found. Currently, subsea exploration is limited to a few hours at a time, limiting research capabilities.

DEEP Institute

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DEEP Research Labs’ Institute focuses on technical and human performance training and qualification programs. The programs are designed to train and certify experts in all matters of subsea research and expedition. Programs are offered on ocean economy awareness, freediving, marine operating, open circuit and CCR diving, submersible operating, and habitat diving.

DEEP Campus

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The DEEP Campus is located in the Wye Valley. It’s a 50-acre site used for testing and training. On-site is Loch Lyr, an 80-metre-deep clear and controlled water body. This campus uses both in-water and on-water equipment and shore-side facilities to manufacture, test, and assemble subsea equipment. The facilities are also used to train new operators from DEEP’s Institute.

This research hub offers hyperbaric reception facilities and equipment that support open and closed-circuit, bounce and saturation diving activities.[9] Underwater, the site boasts artificial reefs for habitat training. Trainees also have access to remote monitoring and research equipment as well as submersibles during training. The on-site facilities include manufacturing workshops, classrooms, and living quarters for students during their program.

DED-Arc System

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DEEP Research Labs developed a multi-arm Direct Energy Deposition (DED) Arc system[10] to produce large-scale metal components such as submarine hulls. Once operational, this system is expected to be a global leader in deposition rates and component size.

Notable People

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Rob McCallum

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Rob McCalum is a leading expert on DEEP’s strategic advisory council. He is a founding partner of EYOS Expeditions, has been involved in high-profile projects, including dives to Challenger Deep, explored many shipwrecks, including the Titanic and the Bismarck, and has circumnavigated Antarctica.[11] He provides strategic guidance and technical insights, and acts as a brand ambassador for DEEP.

Dr. Dawn Kernagis

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Dr. Kernagis is the Director of Scientific Research at DEEP.[12] She oversees internal scientific research and all R&D initiatives. She works to expand relationships with scientific partners in academia, industry, and government organisations. In an Oceanographic interview, she stated she saw “DEEP as an undersea NASA”.[13]

Dr. Kathy Sullivan

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Dr. Kathryn Sullivan joined DEEP as part of their strategic advisory council.[14] She is the first woman to complete a spacewalk and to have travelled to the lowest point in the Ocean thus far. Dr. Sullivan is an experienced geologist, oceanographer, and former NASA astronaut and US Navy Officer.

Dr. Michael Lang

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Dr. Lang is a marine biologist and the co-director of the San Diego Center of Excellence in Diving. As part of DEEP’s strategic advisory council, he advises on diver safety training and program development.[15]

Research

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DEEP Research Labs contributes towards ocean scientific inquiry.

In 2023, they published the report “How much Carbon is stored in the Ocean?”[16] In this report, it was determined that the ocean stores 40 teratonnes (95%) of Carbon in the planet’s active carbon cycle.

Manufacturing

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DEEP Research Labs’ manufacturing branch specialises in large-format metal additive manufacturing (AM), a subtype of 3D printing.[17] The company has invested heavily in AM technology and infrastructure for rapid prototyping, materials testing, and generative design. They are currently in partnerships with RAMLAB, Valk Welding, and Plastometrex.

DEEP currently has the largest wire arc additive manufacturing (WAAM) 3D manufacturing capability in Europe.

Certifications

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DEEP Research Labs holds QA ISO 9001 – Q2 2024 quality assurance certification, DNV Type Approved Product Q2 2024, and DNV AoM Q3 2024 manufacturing certifications.[18]

References

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  1. ^ "DEEP RESEARCH LABS LIMITED overview - Find and update company information - GOV.UK". find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk. Retrieved 2024-09-09.
  2. ^ "BBC Radio Gloucestershire - BBC Radio Gloucestershire, Could we be living underwater by 2027?". BBC. 2023-09-07. Retrieved 2024-09-09.
  3. ^ "Submersible Operators Group – The home for the global fleet of submersibles and pilots". Retrieved 2024-09-09.
  4. ^ https://media.deep.com/wp-content/uploads/SubmersibleOperatorsGroup_Brochure_WEB-ART.pdf
  5. ^ "The final frontier? How humans could live underwater in 'ocean stations'". www.bbc.com. Retrieved 2024-09-09.
  6. ^ "Step forward for DEEP underwater research site". BBC News. 2023-09-15. Retrieved 2024-09-09.
  7. ^ Varcoe, Richard. "Sentinel System". DEEP. Retrieved 2024-09-09.
  8. ^ Steinhoff, Nane (2023-09-04). "DEEP: Humans to permanently live underwater from 2027". Oceanographic. Retrieved 2024-09-09.
  9. ^ Correspondent, Will Humphries, Southwest (2024-01-06). "'Nasa of the oceans' to build sea station in Gloucestershire". www.thetimes.com. Retrieved 2024-09-09. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  10. ^ Varcoe, Richard. "Advanced Manufacturing". DEEP. Retrieved 2024-09-09.
  11. ^ Clash, Jim. "Rob McCallum, A Stealthy Force Behind Modern Oceanographic Exploration". Forbes. Retrieved 2024-09-09.
  12. ^ Oconnor, Kelly (2023-11-14). "DEEP® Appoints Dr. Dawn Kernagis as Director of Scientific Research". DEEP. Retrieved 2024-09-09.
  13. ^ "Dawn Kernagis: "I see DEEP as an undersea NASA"". Oceanographic. Retrieved 2024-09-09.
  14. ^ Oconnor, Kelly. "Leadership". DEEP. Retrieved 2024-09-09.
  15. ^ Oconnor, Kelly. "Leadership". DEEP. Retrieved 2024-09-09.
  16. ^ https://media.deep.com/wp-content/uploads/How-much-carbon-is-stored-in-the-ocean_ART-WEB.pdf
  17. ^ Varcoe, Richard. "Advanced Manufacturing". DEEP. Retrieved 2024-09-09.
  18. ^ Varcoe, Richard. "Advanced Manufacturing". DEEP. Retrieved 2024-09-09.
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