Whale sharks
Seasonal aggregations off Yucatán, with further encounters in Galápagos waters.
YUCATÁN · GALÁPAGOS
Bright Wave Operations
Below the
known world.
Private exploration, scientific access and cinematic discovery—planned around a six-passenger, one-pilot submersible operating to 300 metres.
300 moperating depth6 + 1passengers · pilot80%+ocean still unexplored1 circuitAmericas to Galápagos
01 The last frontier
A DIFFERENT PERSPECTIVE
Enter the ocean.
Stay fully immersed.
More than 70% of Earth is covered by ocean, yet most remains unmapped and unobserved. A submersible makes this hidden environment accessible without getting wet—opening panoramic views onto reefs, drop-offs, shipwrecks and marine life.
Every mission is built around the site, season and purpose: private adventure, scientific research, filmmaking or historical exploration.
- 01The largest environment on Earth
Oceans cover more than 70% of the planet, creating an immense operating area beyond the view from shore.
- 02Mostly unmapped
More than 80% of the ocean is estimated to remain unmapped, unobserved or unexplored.
- 03A frontier close to home
Humanity has reached the Moon and distant planets, yet much beneath our own oceans remains unknown.
- 04Immersion without getting wet
Pressure spheres provide secure, panoramic access to the underwater environment in comfort.
- 05Every dive can reveal something
Coral reefs, underwater cliffs, historic wrecks and extraordinary marine life make every descent distinct.
- 06Exploration with purpose
Adventure, science, filmmaking and historical research can deepen understanding and support ocean stewardship.
01Adventure02Science03Film04History
02 Annual operating circuit
One expedition.
Many frontiers.
From the eastern Caribbean north into the Gulf of Mexico, west to the Galápagos and south toward Peru and northern Chile, a year-round circuit links exceptional marine phenomena with historic wreck sites—many inside a 1,000 ft operating envelope.
ANNUAL MISSION PROFILE
Follow the season.Explore beneath it.The route is shaped by wildlife windows, wreck access, weather and local permissions.
03 Seasonal encounters
FOLLOW THE OCEAN'S CALENDAR
Be there when
the water comes alive.
Hammerheads
Large schools moving through the remote, current-rich waters of the Galápagos.
GALÁPAGOSHumpbacks
Warm-water breeding and migration zones across the Dominican Republic, Colombia and Panama.
CARIBBEAN · PANAMAMobula rays
Super-schools gathering in the nutrient-rich waters of the Gulf of California.
GULF OF CALIFORNIAReef events
Nassau grouper aggregations and the brief, spectacular nights of Caribbean coral spawning.
EASTERN CARIBBEANOpen-ocean action
Leatherback nesting and fast-moving sardine and bait-ball events along Pacific coasts.
TRINIDAD · COSTA RICA · PERUWildlife is never guaranteed. Timing reflects typical seasonal patterns and requires current local guidance.
04 The platform
U-BOAT WORX · CRUISE SUB 7
Six passengers.
One pilot.
A dual-sphere submersible concept designed to put every passenger close to the view. Its 300 m depth rating brings reefs, wrecks, cliffs and deeper marine habitats inside a practical expedition envelope.
- Depth
- 300 m
- Capacity
- 6 pax + pilot
- View
- Panoramic
Platform identification and headline specifications based on source-page and manufacturer materials. Final configuration, certification, operating limits and availability require technical verification.
05 Expedition operations
FROM QUAYSIDE TO DIVE SITE
The mission is
bigger than the sub.
Bright Wave brings together dive planning, support equipment, launch and recovery, local coordination and expedition media. Each operation begins with engineering review, permissions, site intelligence and a clear go/no-go process.
- Site and seasonal planning
- Launch, recovery and support logistics
- Pilot, surface crew and guest briefing
- Scientific and production integration
06 Maps and expedition film
EXPLORE THE OPERATING AREA
See the route.
Watch the platform.
These interactive maps reproduce the source-page planning references for seasonal marine phenomena and regional wreck opportunities. The film introduces the submersible platform in motion.
07 The expedition team
OPERATIONS · TECHNOLOGY · STORY
Built around
experienced people.
Submersible missions depend on far more than the vehicle. Bright Wave brings together operational leadership, piloting, vessel command, technology, media, finance and marketing.
01
Andy Haffenden
Founder / CEO
Leads company strategy, partnerships and expedition development, connecting the platform, operating team and client mission.
02
Jon Nash
Adventure Media
Shapes the expedition narrative and capture plan, translating complex operations into clear, compelling adventure media.
03
Duncan McPhee
Military Operations Adviser
Supports disciplined mission planning, operational readiness and decision-making for demanding expedition environments.
04
Ofer Ketter
COO / Submersible Pilot
Coordinates operational delivery and the pilot function, with a focus on safe, well-briefed and precisely executed dives.
05
Louis Bacon
CTO / AI Development
Leads technology development and explores how data and intelligent systems can strengthen planning and operations.
06
Jon Anlet
Finance / Accounts
Supports commercial planning, financial oversight and the practical structures behind each expedition programme.
07
Ryan Frayne
Master 3000
Brings vessel-command perspective to marine coordination, passage planning and integration with the surface operation.
08
Sarah Roots
Marketing
Develops the audience, partner and campaign strategy that carries each expedition story beyond the water.
Draft biography text for team review and approval before publication.
START BELOW THE SURFACE
Where should
we explore?
Tell us the region, season and purpose of the mission. We’ll shape an initial expedition brief around the people, platform and permissions required.
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