If you grew up watching Cousteau’s adventures aboard the Calypso and James Cameron’s 1989 Sci-fi film The Abyss, you’ll LOVE this ship and the OceanX project!

OceanXplorer claims to be the most advanced exploration, research, and media vessel ever built. Equipped with helicopter, two Tritan submersibles, ROVs, and AUVs the crew can explore depths of up 6000 meters (3.7 miles) and capture the abyss with their advanced underwater camera systems. Onboard marine science labs, and Hollywood-level production capabilities allow a next level of nature cinematography. Their motto is 'To explore the ocean and bring it back to the world'.

The ship is currently visiting New York and we photographed her during the stay.

Interestingly her AIS system is broadcasting the message: “Ships and aircraft of States not parties to an armed conflict”.

Check out The Yacht Channel’s YouTube video describing her refit and includes video clips of the science labs, video editing bays, and submersibles.