OceanGate Begins Lula 500 Refit for Cyclops Prototype

摘要

OceanGate Inc. (Everett, Washington) has started a comprehensive refit of the Lula 500 submersible to transform it into a fully functional Cyclops prototype with depth capabilities to 500 meters. The renamed Cyclops 500 will function as a test platform for software, technology and equipment to be deployed on the 3,000-meter Cyclops submersible, scheduled for launch in 2016. OceanGate's Cyclops program was developed to meet increased demand from government and commercial clients worldwide.