Reader Feedback: Lander Lab #4 - Underwater Releases
We received some terrific comments and experiences on the last Lander Lab Underwater Releases.1. Patrick Lahey, Triton Submarines, on FrangiboltsFrangibolts.Patrick Lahey, Triton Submarines (Sebastian, Florida), spoke of their use of Frangibolts for an emergency drop weight release in their hadal class submersible Triton 38000/2 (s/n 001 named DSV Limiting Factor). The EBAD Frangibolt® Actuator is a simple and effective way to support and release loads up to 20,000 lb. Actuation occurs when power is applied to a Shape Memory Alloy (SMA) cylinder until it reaches its transition
Spinrad, Rayner Headline All-Star Speaker Line-Up @ Oi '22
conference that runs across the full three days of the show. Confirmed speakers for Oi 2022 include Claire Jolly, Head of Unit in the Directorate for Science, Technology and Innovation at the OECD; Kendra MacDonald, CEO at Canada’s Ocean Supercluster; Victor Vescovo of Insight Equity; Patrick Lahey of Triton Submarines; Andrew Hodgson, Chairman of the Global Underwater Hub; Andy Bar-wise, Principal Geotechnical Engineer at RWE; Professor Ed Hill, CEO at the National Oceanography Centre; Peer Fietzek, Senior Business Development Manager, Ocean Science, at Kongsberg Maritime; and Pawel Michalak
Winners of Captain Don Walsh Award for Ocean Exploration Announced
The 2021 Captain Don Walsh Award for Ocean Exploration has been won jointly by Commander Victor Vescovo, USN, Retired and Patrick Lahey for the 2019 Five Deeps Expedition and further dives of scientific or historical interest in subsequent years, the Marine Technology Society (MTS) and The Society for Underwater Technology (SUT) announced.Named after American oceanographer, explorer, retired naval officer, and marine policy specialist Captain Don Walsh, the award presented jointly by the MTS and the SUT recognizes outstanding, sustained, international contribution to the development, application
First Manned Dive to the Titanic in 14 Years
below the ocean's surface to the Titanic's final resting place at the murky depths of the North Atlantic Ocean.The series of five dives over eight days aboard a high-tech Triton 36,000/2 manned submersible Limiting Factor were the first to carry humans to the historic wreck site in 14 years.Patrick Lahey, Triton Submarines president and Co-Founder, and pilot for three of the five dives, said, “The most fascinating aspect was seeing how the Titanic is being consumed by the ocean and returning to its elemental form while providing refuge for a remarkably diverse number of animals.”Lying
Designer Ron Allum, Triton Submarines Seek Visionary
“Up until now, deep diving submersibles have always had small viewing ports, which give no real appreciation of the environment or the life around you. A glass hull equipped submersible will provide an entirely different viewing and sensory experience.” Allum and Triton President, Patrick Lahey, met while working on Cameron’s expedition to film the deep-sea hydrothermal vents. They share an appreciation for the engineering and craftsmanship required to build deep diving manned submersibles. “In the film, Deepsea Challenge 3D, Jim Cameron shows how advances made in materials
Triton to Reveal New Submersibles in Monaco
;s most capable production submersible. The next generation of Tritons will include four-, six- and eight-passenger models as well as a two-passenger model rated for 5,500 feet (1,675 meters) and the Triton 36000/3 Full Ocean Depth (rated for 36,000 feet/11,000 meters). Triton President Patrick Lahey said, “Triton broke new ground with the Triton 3300/3. The 3300/3’s acrylic sphere is the largest and thickest ever produced for a submersible. Triton’s newest models will once again set the standard for performance and innovation. We are looking forward to introducing our four-
High-Tech Triton Sub to Capture First-Ever Video Footage of a Giant Squid
of the Giant Squid. When the squid finally appeared, it was truly an extraordinary moment filled with excitement, awe and wonder. I along with the whole Triton team, am very proud to have been a part of this history making event,” said Jim Harris. Triton’s President, Patrick Lahey wants to see Triton submersibles play an expanded role in building interest in marine science and increasing empathy for our oceans. “We need to do a better job of sharing the ocean with the world. It is great to see Triton submersibles playing a role in introducing exciting