MORZH
One-Atmosphere
Research
Submersible

MORZH Submarine Cruising Next To A Reef

Key Submarine Specifications

Model:

MORZH

Condition:

new

Maximum Depth:

85 metres metres

Crew:

3

Length:

4.45m metres

Width:

1.95m metres

Dry Weight:

2.8m tonnes

Location:

Europe

Price:

POA

The MORZH is a compact one-atmosphere research submersible designed for operational versatility across scientific research, underwater filming, commercial diving support, search and salvage operations. Lightweight at 2.8 tonnes and precisely dimensioned at 4.45 metres in length, the MORZH occupies a practical niche between personal submersibles and larger intervention platforms — capable enough for serious scientific and commercial work, yet compact enough to be transported to any operating location worldwide with minimal logistics overhead.

The submersible accommodates two or three crew members in a one-atmosphere environment, offering an operational depth of 85 metres and a confirmed energy reserve of five hours, with 72 hours of life support as a safety margin. Speed through the water is confirmed at 2.5 knots. Navigation is supported by dual compasses, depth sensor, echo sounder, pinger, and flash strobe. Surface and subsea communications are provided by VHF radio and underwater telephone.

The MORZH is equipped as a working research platform. External equipment includes a six-function manipulator arm, a hydraulic specimen collection box for sample retrieval, hydraulic scissors, and four external lights. The life support system is supplied via 120 regeneration cans, each rated for 64 man-hours, providing exceptional reserve capacity relative to the vessel’s size. Full technical documentation accompanies the system.

The complete package includes a lifting frame with beam, a three-phase electric winch rated to five tonnes SWL, and a dedicated maintenance and storage workshop. The submersible is confirmed dive ready and immediately available. Pilot training is available on request. Serious buyers are invited to enquire using the form on this page — your message will include details of this listing so we can respond promptly with full technical information and current availability details.

Full Submarine Specifications

  • 85 metres metres maximum operational depth
  • One-atmosphere pressure hull — crew operate at surface pressure at all depths to 85 metres
  • Two or three crew capacity for flexible operational crewing
  • Confirmed operational depth: 85 metres
  • Five-hour energy reserve with 72-hour life support margin
  • Six-function external manipulator arm for specimen collection and intervention tasks
  • Hydraulic specimen collection box for in-situ sample retrieval
  • Hydraulic scissors for cutting and manipulation tasks
  • Four external lights for illumination at depth
  • Dual compass navigation system with depth sensor, echo sounder, pinger, and flash strobe
  • VHF surface radio and underwater telephone communications
  • 120 regeneration cans (64 man-hours per can) — extended life support capability
  • Complete support package: lifting frame, 5-tonne SWL electric winch, maintenance workshop
  • Full technical documentation included
  • Dive ready — immediately available for inspection and deployment
  • Pilot training course available on request

Key Features of The Submarine

  • One-atmosphere certified submersible — crew safety and performance uncompromised at 85 metres
  • Six-function manipulator arm and hydraulic specimen box — genuine scientific and commercial capability, not observation only
  • 72-hour life support reserve — well above standard minimums for the depth class
  • 2.8 tonnes dry weight — road transportable, operable from modest vessels and quaysides
  • Self-contained support package: lifting frame, 5-tonne SWL electric winch, maintenance workshop
  • Dual compass navigation with echo sounder, pinger, and flash strobe — reliable tracking and navigation
  • Hydraulic scissors for cutting tasks at depth
  • Four external lights for filming, survey, and inspection in low-visibility conditions
  • Full technical documentation included — supports certification and maintenance programmes
  • Dive ready and immediately available — no extended preparation prior to operations
  • Pilot training available on request
  • Sold by Silvercrest Submarines — over 30 years of manned submersible operational experience

Full Submarine Specifications

  • Crew Capacity: 2–3 persons (one-atmosphere)
  • Operating Depth: 85 metres
  • Length: 4.45 metres
  • Width: 1.95 metres
  • Height: 2.25 metres
  • Dry Weight: 2.8 tonnes
  • Energy Reserve: 5 hours
  • Life Support: 72 hours
  • Speed: 2.5 knots
  • Navigation: 2 × compasses, depth sensor, echo sounder, pinger, flash strobe
  • Communications: VHF radio; underwater telephone
  • External Equipment: 6-function manipulator arm; hydraulic specimen collection box; hydraulic scissors; 4 × external lights
  • Life Support Consumables: 120 regeneration cans (1 can = 64 man-hours)
  • Support Package: Lifting frame with beam; 3-phase electric winch (5-tonne SWL); maintenance/storage workshop
  • Documentation: Full technical documentation included
  • Condition: Good — dive ready, immediately available
  • Training: Pilot training course available on request

Key Features of The MORZH

  • Compact one-atmosphere research submersible in a genuinely deployable 2.8-tonne package
  • One-atmosphere throughout all dives — crew safety and alertness uncompromised at operational depth
  • Six-function manipulator arm enables direct intervention and specimen collection without surfacing
  • Hydraulic specimen box provides secure in-situ sample containment at depth
  • 72-hour life support reserve — well above industry minimums for the operational depth class
  • Self-contained deployment package: lifting frame, 5-tonne winch, and workshop included
  • Dual compass navigation with echo sounder, pinger, and flash strobe for reliable surface tracking
  • Four external lights support filming, survey, and inspection in low-visibility conditions
  • VHF and underwater telephone communications provide continuous contact during all operational phases
  • Full technical documentation included — supports certification renewal and maintenance programmes
  • Dive ready and immediately available — no extended preparation required before operations
  • Pilot training available — supports buyers with no prior submersible operational experience
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A Compact One-Atmosphere Submersible Designed for Scientific and Commercial Work

The MORZH occupies a well-defined operational position in the submersible market. It is neither a personal leisure submarine nor a large-format research platform, but a purpose-built working submersible designed to carry a crew of two or three to 85 metres in complete one-atmosphere safety, equipped to carry out meaningful scientific, commercial, and filmmaking tasks on arrival. That combination — operational capability, compact form, and one-atmosphere integrity — defines what the MORZH offers to buyers.

One-atmosphere design is a critical distinction at depths approaching 85 metres. Crew members work in a dry, pressurised environment throughout the dive, eliminating decompression obligations, reducing physiological stress, and sustaining the cognitive performance required for precision manipulation, specimen collection, and instrument operation. The six-function manipulator arm, hydraulic specimen box, and hydraulic scissors are not supplementary accessories — they are the working tools of a vehicle designed to carry out tasks at depth, not merely to observe.

The MORZH’s dimensions and weight place it within the practical transport envelope of road vehicles, commercial aircraft freight, and small support vessels. Operators do not require a dedicated support ship or fixed shore infrastructure. The self-contained support package — lifting frame, five-tonne SWL electric winch, and maintenance workshop — gives the MORZH genuine operational independence, making it suitable for expeditionary science programmes, remote survey contracts, and mobile commercial diving support where fixed infrastructure is unavailable.

In a market where comparable one-atmosphere submersibles at this depth rating are rare and typically committed to institutional programmes, the MORZH represents a tangible opportunity to acquire an operationally capable platform with a full support package and immediate availability. Silvercrest Submarines can provide full technical documentation, arrange independent survey, and support pilot training for new operators. Serious buyers are invited to use the enquiry form on this page to begin a detailed discussion — your enquiry will reach our team with details of this listing included.

Design and Construction

The MORZH is a one-atmosphere manned submersible — a class of vehicle in which the pressure hull maintains internal atmospheric pressure regardless of external water depth. This means that at 85 metres, the crew of two or three experience no ambient pressure whatsoever, operating in the same physiological environment as at the surface. The MORZH’s compact dimensions — 4.45 metres in length, 1.95 metres in width, and 2.25 metres in height — reflect a design philosophy centred on operational flexibility and transportability without compromising the structural requirements of a certified one-atmosphere pressure vessel. At 2.8 tonnes dry weight, the MORZH is manageable with the included five-tonne SWL electric winch and can be launched and recovered from a wide range of quaysides, deck platforms, and modest support vessels.

External Equipment and Intervention Capability

The MORZH is fitted with a confirmed six-function manipulator arm, providing a meaningful range of movement and grip capability for scientific and commercial tasks at depth. This is complemented by a hydraulic specimen collection box designed to secure biological, geological, or physical samples at depth and retain them securely during ascent, and hydraulic scissors for cutting rope, cable, or organic material encountered during the dive. Four external lights provide consistent illumination for all operational modes — specimen collection, survey, filming, and navigation in low-visibility conditions. The combination of manipulator, specimen box, and scissors in a single compact platform is relatively uncommon at this size and weight class, and distinguishes the MORZH from pure observation submersibles.

Navigation and Communications

Navigation is supported by dual compasses — a redundancy provision that reflects the safety standards expected of a one-atmosphere vehicle — alongside a depth sensor, echo sounder, pinger, and flash strobe. The pinger and flash strobe are critical safety features ensuring the MORZH can be acoustically tracked and visually identified at depth and in emergency surface situations. Communication with the surface is maintained via VHF radio when surfaced and via underwater telephone throughout the dive. This communications suite supports safe operational management from a surface vessel or shore station throughout all phases of the dive.

Life Support System

The MORZH life support system uses 120 regeneration cans, each rated at 64 man-hours. This provides a total life support reserve that substantially exceeds the five-hour operational energy endurance, with a confirmed 72-hour life support margin. For a submersible operating to 85 metres with a crew of up to three, the 72-hour reserve represents a significant safety envelope that will satisfy the requirements of operators, classification societies, and insurers reviewing the system for commercial or scientific deployment. The energy reserve of five hours defines the practical mission window under normal operational conditions.

Support Equipment

The MORZH is sold as a complete operational package. A steel lifting frame with beam provides the primary lift point for launch and recovery operations. The three-phase electric winch, rated to five tonnes SWL, provides the mechanical capability for launch and recovery without requiring vessel-mounted cranes. The dedicated maintenance and storage workshop enables routine maintenance, seal replacement, and systems checks to be carried out in the field without access to shore-based engineering facilities. Full technical documentation is included with the system, providing the baseline for any classification or certification programme the buyer wishes to pursue.

Market Applications

The MORZH is appropriate for a range of commercial and scientific applications where one-atmosphere access to depths between 30 and 85 metres is required. Marine biology and oceanographic programmes benefit from the manipulator and specimen collection capability, allowing crew to gather physical samples without the dive table constraints of ambient-pressure operations. Underwater survey and inspection contracts — pipeline inspection, wreck survey, cable route assessment — benefit from the stable viewing platform and continuous communications capability. Underwater filming productions requiring repeatable, controllable camera positioning at depth will find the MORZH’s compact form and external lighting useful in confined environments such as wrecks and reef structures. Search and salvage operations are supported by the manipulator, scissors, and echo sounder. The low logistics overhead — road transportable, operable from modest vessels, self-contained support package — makes the MORZH suitable for international deployment and mobile commercial contracts.

Operational Requirements and Vessel Considerations

The MORZH can be operated from a suitable quayside or vessel deck using the included lifting frame and five-tonne SWL electric winch. A three-phase power supply is required for the winch. A surface support vessel is required during all dive operations to maintain communications, monitor the pinger and flash strobe, and provide crew recovery capability. The compact dimensions of the MORZH mean that relatively modest support vessels are adequate for this role. Buyers intending commercial or scientific deployment should obtain independent structural survey and confirm current classification status prior to operations, and should engage with the relevant maritime authority in their operating jurisdiction regarding certification requirements for manned submersible operations in their territorial waters.

Why Choose the MORZH

One-atmosphere submersibles capable of genuine intervention work at 85 metres in a package weighing 2.8 tonnes are uncommon in the secondhand market. The MORZH combines confirmed operational depth, a six-function manipulator, a hydraulic specimen box, hydraulic scissors, and 72-hour life support in a transportable platform that requires no dedicated support ship. It is sold complete with a full support package — lifting frame, five-tonne electric winch, and maintenance workshop — and with full technical documentation. It is dive ready and immediately available. For operators seeking to acquire a working research or commercial submersible without the capital cost of a new build or the logistical complexity of a large-format platform, the MORZH presents a commercially rational option. Pilot training is available on request to support buyers who are new to manned submersible operations.

Why Silvercrest Submarines

Silvercrest Submarines has been operating, brokering, and supporting manned submersibles for over 30 years. That operational depth — not merely commercial familiarity with equipment — is what distinguishes Silvercrest Submarines from other vendors. The company has operated manned submersibles in the Indian Ocean, at Loch Ness, in the North Sea, in the Caribbean, and in Arctic conditions. The TAURUS DSRV completed over 1,000 dives under Silvercrest Submarines’ management, including Royal Navy exercises, BBC documentary work, and deep commercial operations. When you enquire about the MORZH through Silvercrest Submarines, you are engaging with a team that understands what operational submersible ownership requires — not just in terms of the purchase, but in terms of certification, training, support logistics, and day-to-day operational management.

Next Steps for Interested Buyers

The MORZH is offered at Price on Application. Silvercrest Submarines welcomes serious enquiries from research institutions, commercial operators, film production companies, and private buyers with defined operational requirements. Use the enquiry button on this page to contact our team directly — your message will include details of this listing so we can respond with relevant technical documentation, inspection arrangements, and current availability promptly. Pilot training and full technical documentation are available to support the transition to operational status following purchase.

This Submarine Is Ideal For:

Marine Biology and Oceanographic Research Programmes

Research institutions, universities, and independent science teams conducting fieldwork at depths to 85 metres will find the MORZH directly suited to systematic biological and geological sampling work. The six-function manipulator arm and hydraulic specimen collection box allow crew to gather physical samples with precision, whilst the 72-hour life support reserve and one-atmosphere environment support extended operational schedules. The compact form and road-transportable dimensions allow deployment from diverse locations without fixed infrastructure, making the MORZH practical for recurring field seasons at remote coastal sites or island environments.

Underwater Filming and Documentary Productions

Production companies requiring a stable, manoeuvrable platform for underwater sequences at depths beyond the practical range of camera divers will find the MORZH a cost-effective solution. The one-atmosphere environment allows camera operators to work without physiological time limits, and the four external lights provide controlled illumination for sequences at depth. Silvercrest Submarines has a confirmed track record of supporting documentary and broadcast productions including BBC work, and can advise on the MORZH’s integration into production workflows including logistics planning and crew training.

Commercial Survey and Inspection Operators

Companies undertaking pipeline inspection, cable route survey, wreck assessment, or port infrastructure inspection at depths to 85 metres can deploy the MORZH as a direct intervention vehicle. The manipulator and scissors provide active capability beyond pure observation, and the compact form factor allows access to confined areas that larger work-class vehicles cannot approach. The self-contained support package — winch, lifting frame, and workshop — reduces dependence on fixed shore facilities and supports mobile commercial contracting across multiple operating locations.

Search and Salvage Operations

Operators conducting search and salvage work in the 30–85 metre depth range benefit from the MORZH’s echo sounder, pinger, manipulator, and scissors. The one-atmosphere environment allows crew to work without decompression obligations, enabling multiple dives per day and extending the productive working window on time-sensitive contracts. The hydraulic scissors provide a confirmed cutting capability for rope, cable, and netting, which is operationally significant in complex salvage environments. The full technical documentation supports insurance and regulatory requirements for commercial salvage licences.

Private Expeditionary and Heritage Exploration Buyers

Private buyers with defined exploration objectives — wreck investigation, reef mapping, heritage site documentation — who require more capability than a personal leisure submarine but do not need a large-format research platform will find the MORZH a well-proportioned choice. The vehicle’s confirmed one-atmosphere design, 85-metre depth capability, and self-contained support package allow operations from remote locations with a small team. Pilot training is available on request, making the MORZH accessible to buyers who are not existing submersible pilots.

Summary of Core Facts

  • One-atmosphere certified submersible — crew safety and performance uncompromised at 85 metres
  • Six-function manipulator arm and hydraulic specimen box — genuine scientific and commercial capability, not observation only
  • 72-hour life support reserve — well above standard minimums for the depth class
  • 2.8 tonnes dry weight — road transportable, operable from modest vessels and quaysides
  • Self-contained support package: lifting frame, 5-tonne SWL electric winch, maintenance workshop
  • Dual compass navigation with echo sounder, pinger, and flash strobe — reliable tracking and navigation
  • Hydraulic scissors for cutting tasks at depth
  • Four external lights for filming, survey, and inspection in low-visibility conditions
  • Full technical documentation included — supports certification and maintenance programmes
  • Dive ready and immediately available — no extended preparation prior to operations
  • Pilot training available on request
  • Sold by Silvercrest Submarines — over 30 years of manned submersible operational experience

Additional Information

Scientific Research Applications

The MORZH is configured as a genuine research tool rather than an observation platform. The six-function manipulator arm, hydraulic specimen box, and hydraulic scissors equip the crew to collect biological specimens, sediment samples, and physical material at depth without surfacing. The one-atmosphere environment ensures crew alertness and comfort throughout extended missions, which is a significant operational advantage over ambient-pressure systems at the MORZH’s operational depth range. Research institutions and marine biology programmes requiring repeated, precise interventions at depths to 85 metres will find the MORZH well suited to systematic fieldwork.

Underwater Filming and Survey

Four external lights and a stable one-atmosphere platform make the MORZH a capable filming and survey submersible. The compact form factor allows close manoeuvring around structures, wrecks, and reef systems that larger vehicles cannot approach. The five-hour energy reserve supports full working days on-site, and the 72-hour life support reserve provides a substantial safety margin that satisfies operator and classification requirements for professional productions. Silvercrest Submarines has extensive experience supporting underwater filming and documentary work, including operations with the BBC, and can advise on the MORZH’s suitability for specific filming projects.

Logistics and Deployment Flexibility

At 2.8 tonnes dry weight and 4.45 metres in length, the MORZH can be transported by road, air freight, and small vessels. The included lifting frame and five-tonne SWL electric winch provide a self-contained launch and recovery capability from suitable quaysides, vessels, or shore installations. The maintenance and storage workshop included in the package allows the complete system to be operated from remote locations without shore-based facilities. This combination of compact dimensions, integrated support equipment, and self-sufficiency makes the MORZH particularly suitable for remote or expeditionary operations.

Life Support and Safety

The MORZH life support system is built around 120 regeneration cans, each rated at 64 man-hours, providing a total reserve that significantly exceeds the operational endurance of the vehicle. The 72-hour confirmed life support reserve is a key safety differentiator for a submersible of this size. Dual compass navigation, pinger, and flash strobe ensure the submersible can be tracked and located at all times during operations. Buyers are encouraged to verify current classification status and obtain independent survey prior to operational deployment.

Purchasing and Support

The MORZH is available for immediate sale. Full technical documentation is included with the purchase. Silvercrest Submarines can arrange a pilot training course and advise on operational requirements for the buyer’s intended deployment. The complete system — submersible, lifting frame, electric winch, and workshop — is available as a single package. Serious buyers are invited to use the enquiry form on this page to request current technical documentation, arrange an inspection, or discuss operational requirements in detail.

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