We have previously analyzed the overall events involving OceanGate, with particular focus on the design and manufacturing of Titan’s pressure hull. This article explores the optimal approach for deep diving operations to the sea bottom, given what subsea technology can actually offer. A submarine or a bathyscaph? Vehicles transporting people...

During the month of March, sea trials of the DS8 Swimmer Delivery Vehicle’s new Communication System (COMMS) took place. DRASS COMMS system is comprised of 3 components: a transportable surface system, the underwater system within the DS8 itself, and a portable diving system interfaced with full-face diving mask. 3-mode communication...

The Squale Galeazzi professional diving watch was born from the collaboration between Squale and DRASS Galeazzi. The result is a superb watch that pays tribute to the past while being modern and avant-garde. Inspired by the iconic Squale Master, its polished steel case guarantees impermeability up to 500 meters thanks...

On 16th April DRASS engineers Alberto Sartor and Enrico Pitzalis presented a 4-hour discourse on the theme Underwater and Hyperbaric Technologies at the Diving and Hyperbaric Medicine Masters Seminar at University of Padova, organized by Prof. Gerardo Bosco. With real interest and strong participation from the audience, Alberto and Enrico...

DRASS is proud to sponsor the City of Livorno’s International Sailing Week 2021 (24 April to 2nd May 2021). International Sailing Week is one of the most significant regattas nationally and, indeed, worldwide. It typically sees over 1000 racers from dozens of participating nations and continents far and wide including...

DRASS continues its sponsorship of a very worthy cause, the local charity TDS - Toscana Disabili Sport A.S.D. TDS promotes sports for youths with disabilities. Sports include wheelchair basketball, swimming, water polo and sitting volley. The difference between these disciplines affords youngsters increased opportunities, with the assistance of high specialized...

DRASS Romania has successfully delivered the OVETTO Hyperbaric Chamber, the first product for the new deep diving simulator of the Romanian Navy, installed at the Romanian Navy Diving Centre. This is just the first in a succession of products that DRASS Romania, as main contractor, are delivering as part this...

DRASS Romania is the main contractor for the new deep diving simulator of the Romanian Navy to be installed at the Romanian Navy Diving Centre, military unit located in Constanta, Romania. The contract was signed at the beginning of this year and will be completed within March 2022. This project...

DRASS confirms that Factory Acceptance Test for the latest completed diving bell SN 16458 for the Korean Navy has been successfully completed with Korean Register certification. This bottom mating 6m3 diving bell has been successfully certified, delivered, installed and commissioned on several diving support vessels together with the standard Drass...

DRASS Ventilation System patent is also now approved in the USA. This invention relates to the utilization of an innovative underwater capsule for emergency ventilation of a distressed submarine. In the unlikely event of a submarine emergency, a rescue vessel is typically deployed equipped with a large set of surface...