About MUV Committee

We encourage everyone that participates in the manned quest, evolution and exploration of the underwater world through use of submersible vehicles to become an MTS member. The range of issues is broad from the type of submersibles applications from research to Tourism and Military to issues of industry regulations, instrumentation technologies, exploration logistics and pilot training. Take a moment to consider the benefits of participating in a Committee of your peers that represents every discipline of the diverse industry of Manned Submersibles. Whether you are a commercial or research operator, manufacturer, engineer, scientist, educator, historian, explorer or fascinated bystander, the Manned Underwater Vehicles Committee of the Marine Technology Society is here to serve you. 

Definition

Manned Submersibles:   Any subsea vehicle that has a one atmosphere cabin for human occupancy and is dependent on a surface support vessel.

Manned access of the ocean has fascinated society for hundreds of years. Humans have a natural fear of the unknown and destroy that which they fear. The ocean has been and remains a mystery to a large extent and this “unknown” element is at the root of many ocean management problems we face today. The road to better management of our oceans is through knowledge and understanding of this vast world. This can only happen through familiarization, a process that predicates the need to have access. This need for familiar access is at the core of the future for manned submersibles. The 20th century has played an important role in history by opening up the oceans to human exploration. A large number of scientific Manned Submersibles were built during the 1960's, technological advancements in the 80's and 90's have produced many new vehicles which continue to push the boundaries of this ultimate access.

Attend the Next ANNUAL MUV Committee MEETING

MTS MUV COMMITTEE MEETING – New Orleans, January 31, 2008
During MTS Manned Submersible Program
At Underwater Intervention 2008
 

The Manned Underwater Vehicles Committee meets annually, during the Underwater Intervention Conference, in conjunction with the Manned Submersible Program events.

 Visit the Underwater Intervention program for details. The web-site is:

www.UnderwaterIntervention.com

For More Details Contact:

William Kohnen: Chair, Manned Underwater Vehicles Committee

                        Tel: +01 (909) 626-6262

                          Email: will.kohnen@seamagine.com

Mike Staehle:     Vice-Chair, Manned Underwater Vehicles Committee

                        Tel: +01 (561) 863-6001

                        Email: SST_mike@bellsouth.net