Get trained by the highest standards of quality found anywhere in underwater exploration. Our submersible pilots are without peer in every aspect of underwater exploration. Diving in a submarine is akin to entering another world. When going through the process of selecting the best possible craft for this “space travel”, the relevant characteristics you need to take into account cannot be easily referenced to the selection process of yachts, aircraft, or anything else for that matter. Step into our world and understand which essentials define Sub Center Curaçao.
Not only for the ideal diving conditions is Curaçao a favorable location for a training center but the rich training environment makes it ideal for pilot training. From the starting location it only takes about 5 minutes to rich the ideal spot for a dive and here you can choose to preform cliffdives, wreckdives or any other speciality. Curaçao has it all.
Our C-Explorer 5 training submersible is maintained to the highest industry standards. The safety and peace of mind of our trainees is absolutely paramount. The C-Explorer 5 is equipped with a multitude of safety systems and features. In addition to the above, the submersible is certified by world-leading classification society DNV GL. The design and build of this submarine has been done according to DNV GL’s rules and regulations (available for public viewing).
Our training submersible is a U-Boat Worx C-Explorer 5, we operate one of the most advanced manned submersibles found anywhere in the world. For more than 15 years, U-Boat Worx has delivered private submersibles to a variety of discerning individuals and organisations, culminating in the largest fleet worldwide. Satisfied yacht owners, researchers and cruise ship operators can be found in every corner of the globe.
At Sub Center Curaçao a large portion of submersible training centers on emergency procedures. This is why our school standards require instructors to be well-trained. We only recruit experienced, confident, focused and alert instructors. So, you can appreciate the skill required to respond immediately to any situation in which the risk outweighs the learning opportunity. Beyond our instructors’ seniority level, our Chief Pilot Instructor (CPI) actively supervises all dive training operations and consistently checks training records and documentation. This ensures Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) compliance and students can always feel safe while diving!
Not only does U-Boat Worx deliver world leading instructors, our pilot instructors are among the ones with a combined dive experience of over 50 years.
The controls of our submersible are designed for ease of management with the standard UIS (U-Boat Worx Information System). The UIS displays all pertinent information to the pilot via a large touchscreen monitor. An acknowledged feature of the U-Boat Worx submarines is the MANTA Controller that allows the passengers to navigate the craft under pilot supervision.
The precise and responsive manoeuvrability of the submarine never ceases to thrill the first-time diver, as the craft glides through the ocean’s three-dimensional environment taking in the shipwrecks, coral reefs and other spectacular underwater sights.
We have maintained a Zero Accident Safety Record, we have trained hundreds of thousands of hours and are proud to have 100% safety record, with no accidents or incidents ever.
Curacao enjoys consistently good weather year-round. April to June has the calmest weather, while January to March see an occasional winter squall. Trade winds keep the average temperatures between 26-30°C 80-86°F. It may be a bit hotter in the summer and if it rains, it will be from October through February. Curaçao is at the far southern edge of the hurricane belt and is usually unaffected during the Caribbean’s hurricane season. The warm waters of Curaçao have an average temperature of 25°C/78°F in winter and 27°C/82°F in summer. Plus, the island boasts clear water with average visibility ranging from 16-30m/60-100ft.
When Bert Houtman founded U-Boat Worx in 2005, he created a movement that enabled many people to be introduced to ocean exploration, following in the footsteps of the iconic diving greats who preceded him. Submarines used to be perilous, costly, and inaccessible to the private sector. Focused on his pursuit to find a suitable submarine but unable to, he decided to build his own. In our first decade of existence, we have grown to become the largest private submarine manufacturer globally. With an expanding, robust business, we are committed to our quest to make subsea exploration more accessible to a wider audience than ever before. The future awaits, with state of the art submersibles and effortless underwater exploration.
