Visitors to the Dubai International Boat Show were impressed by Exomos’ range of submersible models.

The new range, which includes Stingray, Swimmer Delivery Vehicles (SDV), Intruder Submersible Patrol Vessel (SPV) and Scuba Jet, will serve the military, scientific and recreational needs of the Middle East region.
Exomos, formerly known as Palm Submarine, is a subsidiary of Dubai’s Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation (PCFC).
“These submersibles are distinctively designed and are equipped with the latest features such as advanced instrumentation control systems,” said Exomos marketing manager Mohammed Ameen.
“Our range of submersibles and submarines was a major attraction at the boat show, as this was something that most visitors are seeing for the first time,” he said.
The Stingray is a compact submersible that provides exceptional visibility in a semi-dry cockpit. It features ergonomically advanced instrumentation and control systems with a speed range of 4 mph and 6 mph. The Stingray is ideal for port security, hull inspection and search missions.
The advanced Swimmer Delivery Vehicles from Exomos can accommodate up to eight divers, for missions requiring stealth and speed. The SDV can submerge in a matter of seconds and can reach speeds of 25 knots on the surface and 6 knots underwater, with its hybrid petrol/electric propulsion system.
“The availability of suitable submarines and submersibles will generate a lot of interest among marine enthusiasts to try out a novel way of exploring the waters in the region,” said Ameen.
The other submersibles that were showcased at the boat show were the Intruder submersible patrol vessel and Scuba Jet.
The Intruder can submerge in less than a minute with a top surface speed of 25 knots. Its innovative technology includes telescopic periscope, radar, chrome-lithium maintenance-free batteries, and water rocket propulsion. The Scuba Jet, a hands-free, low-profile diver propulsion vehicle, provides 90 minutes of propulsion at 3 knot speed by using miniature water rocket propulsion nozzles and state-of-the-art chromium-lithium maintenance free battery packs.
Exomos is headquartered at a new facility located in the Jebel Ali Free Zone.  Its modern factory employs over 200 workers and seven product lines.
The company will manufacture small submarines and submersible vessels for the regional and international marine tourism industry as well as port and security agencies.
Exomos is one of several companies in the UAE that have taken to the building of sophisticated craft at a time of great demand from the leisure market. The UAE is leading the way in the Middle East in the construction of such craft.