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1 Because 95% of the underwater world is unexplored

Imagine exploring places where no human has ever been before. Imagine owning a Triton, the most advanced deep submersible ever created.

2 Exploring inner space Imagine being able to explore the ocean depths in your own private inner-space ship in complete comfort and safety. Imagine the delight and excitement on the faces of your friends and guests as they visit a strange, new world, replete with myriad forms of exotic marine life. Imagine exploring places where no human has ever been before. Imagine owning a Triton, the most advanced deep submersible ever created. Available in four models that seat either two or three people and dive to either 1000 or 3300 feet, Triton is your ticket to the deep ocean. At the touch of a joystick you can journey to hidden reefs, secret shipwrecks and experience the many wonders of the deep. With our yacht integration and training programs, Triton ownership is easier than you think.

Triton Submarines LLC is part Triton Submarines are subject to the world s most stringent safety testing The single most important criterion in selecting a submarine is that it must be certified by a

We tell our clients that when the paperwork weighs as much as the submarine, the project is done. An exaggeration, but securing classification is expensive and time consuming.

3 Triton Submarines LLC is part Triton Submarines are subject to the world s most stringent safety testing The single most important criterion in selecting a submarine is that it must be certified by a known classification agency, preferably ABS as they have the most experience in regulating submarine design and construction. We tell our clients that when the paperwork weighs as much as the submarine, the project is done. An exaggeration, but securing classification is expensive and time consuming. ABS classed submarines and submersibles have a perfect safety record and are statistically the safest form of transportation in the world today. Tens of millions of passengers have been carried aboard ABS classed The Triton 1000/2: two occupants to 1000 feet (305 m). submarines without a The Triton 3300/2: two occupants to 3280 feet (1000 m). single serious injury The Triton 1000/3: three occupants to 1000 feet (305 m). or fatality. The Triton 3300/3: three occupants to 3280 feet (1000 m). of the U.S. Submarine Group of companies. In addition to Tritons, the group builds larger luxury submarines for yacht-based operations that carry 4-, 6- and 10-passengers ( as well as large diesel electric luxury submarines and tourist submarines. The group is also building the world s first undersea resort in Fiji ( com) and has formed a new company engaged in building sea floor residences and commercial buildings ( Triton Submarines LLC is a subsidiary of U.S. Submarines, Inc., and was formed to build and market the world s most advanced small submersibles.

4 Safety & Comfort Safe, secure and extremely comfortable: While you will find comfort in our perfect safety record, you will be perfectly comfortable with ergonomic Triton design and layout. The fully air conditioned passenger compartment of the Triton remains at surface pressure irrespective of diving depth, so the occupants experience no pressure change. The fully upright seating is comfortable for hours on end and the incredible viewing from the transparent acrylic sphere has no equal. In 2008, Triton Submarines LLC unveiled the world s first civilian submersible simulator. The Triton simulator allows our clients an unprecedented opportunity to pilot their submersible on literally dozens of dives before they ever take delivery of the real thing. In the simulator, we teach our clients and/or their representatives normal and emergency operating procedures and everything else they need to become accomplished and safe submersible pilots. We also offer periodic recurrency training in the simulator and the client s submersible. Our commitment to safety and the need for thorough and on-going training is unparalleled in the industry. No other submersible manufacturer has ever made a more serious commitment to training than Triton Submarines has by investing in the technology necessary to create the world s first manned submersible simulator.. It s nearly impossible to describe just how awe-inspiring the Triton is and how glorious it was to comfortably enjoy being so deep below the surface. I experienced marine life in a way I never could have otherwise. The only problem is now I m spoiled scuba seems so mundane! Riki Altman, Journalist

5 The new standard of engineering excellence in luxury submarines: The Triton 3300/3 is the most versatile Triton that has been designed to date. It can take a pilot and two passengers in absolute safety and comfort to an amazing 3280 feet (1000 m). Two main thrustars and two vertran thrusters enable the Triton 3300/3 to move in any direction at the touch of a joystick. The 3300/3 is powered entirely by two large battery banks. Large 550mm acess hatch allows easy entry when boarding from yacht or surface tender. The 3300/3 s pressure hull is the largest acrylic sphere ever made for a manned submersible. The main balast tanks provide superior freeboard and stablity, making boarding while on the surface safer and easier. Building on the success of the Triton 1000/2, the world s only luxury deep submersible designed specifically for yacht based use, Triton Submarines LLC has introduced a new model, the Triton 3300/3, an ABS classed, air conditioned luxury deep submersible that will carry three people to depths of 1000 meters in perfect one-atmosphere comfort and absolute safety. In October Triton Submarines will begin building a series of five of the new Triton 1000/3s that will dive to 305 meters with 3-passengers. The Tritons will be used by a single commercial operation in the South Pacific. With over 300 years combined submersible experience our engineering depth is clearly superior.

Beauty that is more than skin deep Stunning new styling leaves no doubt that you are piloting the sexiest, most contemporary deep submersible in

Dive on wrecks, both ancient and contemporary, explore the myriad strange denizens of the Stygian deep or laugh in wonder at the antics of the

6 Beauty that is more than skin deep Stunning new styling leaves no doubt that you are piloting the sexiest, most contemporary deep submersible in the world. This Triton offers you an unprecedented opportunity to show friends and family the ocean world. Dive on wrecks, both ancient and contemporary, explore the myriad strange denizens of the Stygian deep or laugh in wonder at the antics of the brilliant fish that inhabit the tropical coral reef. A magic ocean world awaits you. Triton s styling is on par with that of a fine Italian sports car. Form follows function, indeed.

Experience Experience the competition then buy a Triton Here s a list of vehicles we ve experienced: Triton Submarines has collected the finest, most experienced talent in the civil submarine

Including part time staff the group collectively represents more than 331 years of experience. No competitor even remotely approaches this level of expertise.

7 Experience Experience the competition then buy a Triton Here s a list of vehicles we ve experienced: Triton Submarines has collected the finest, most experienced talent in the civil submarine business. Each member of the full time management and staff at the company averages 26.7 years of dedicated civil submarine and submersible experience. Including part time staff the group collectively represents more than 331 years of experience. No competitor even remotely approaches this level of expertise.the Triton s incredible level of competitive superiority is based on the tremendous operations experience of the staff. We know what works in the subsea environment because, more than any group in the world, we ve been there. We ve spent thousands of hours piloting more than 80 different civil submarines and submersibles. In addition, our Engineering Manager was in charge of design review at the American Bureau of Shipping for over 25 different submersibles. Atlantis I (4) Atlantis II (4) Atlantis III (3) Atlantis IV (3) Atlantis IX (3) Atlantis VII Atlantis X (3) Atlantis XI (3) Atlantis XII (2) Atlantis XIV (3) Auguste Piccard Bruker Mermaid II Bruker Seahorse I Bruker Seahorse II Bruker SeaMaid (2) Comex Seabus (3) Classified Projects (S) Daewoo Hull 1605 Deep Rover1 (3) Deep Rover 2 (3) Deep Worker Dual Deep Worker Fluid Energy Looking Glass (6) Fluid Enery Enterprise Hyco Pisces II (3) Hyco Pisces IV Hyco Pisces V Hyco Pisces VI Hyco Taurus ISE Odyssey Johnson Sea Link 1 (4) Johnson Sea Link 2 (4) M-Subs Alicia AP6 (2) M-Subs Lula M-Subs S101 (2) M-Subs S102 M-Subs S103 M-Subs S201 (2) M-Subs S301 (2) Malmari & Winberg Mergo 10 MIR 2 MIR I NATO NSRS Nekton Gamma Osel Mantis 002 Osel Mantis 005 Osel Mantis 006 Osel Mantis 007 Osel Mantis 010 Osel Mantis 011 Osel Mantis 015 Osel Mantis 016 Osel Mantis 017 Osel Mantis 027 Oy Laivatelesuus LS-250 Pagoo Perry PC-3 Perry PC-1201 (4) Perry PC-1202 Perry PC-1203 (2) Perry PC-1204 Clelia (2) Perry PC-1205 (3) Perry PC-14 Perry PC-1501 Perry PC-1601 Perry PC-1802 (3) (Numbers in parenthesis denote number of staff experienced with that particular vehicle). (S= several) Perry PC-1805 (5) Perry PC-8 SEAMobile SEL Omas Spider 3 SEL Omas Spider 4 Singapore DSAR6 South Korea DSAR5 Star II/Makalii Sulzer SPT-16 (2) Triton 1000/2-1 (S) Triton 1000/2-2 (S) Triton 3300/3-1 (S) Triton 3300/3-2 (S) U.K. LR-5 (2) USS Discovery 1000 (S) USS Marlin 1000 (4) USS Nomad 1000 (S) USS Phoenix 1000 (4) USS Seattle 1000 (S) Voyager 1 (2) Voyager 2

Beyond Comparison Take a close look at the features of our submersible and compare us to the competition. You will see that there is no comparison.

How valuable is your life and the lives of your loved ones?

8 Beyond Comparison Take a close look at the features of our submersible and compare us to the competition. You will see that there is no comparison. Freeboard is one of the many important features of a manned submersible. Being able to safely and easily board the sub while on the surface is critical. How valuable is your life and the lives of your loved ones? At Triton Submarines we spare no expense to build the safest civil submarines The chart below compares the significant submersible features of the competition with the Triton 3300/3 in the world to the most rigorous ABS standards. CRITERIA TRITON 3300/3 SEAMOBILE TRIUMPH C-QUESTOR C-EXPLORER DUAL DEEP-WORKER Unobstructed forward & downward viewing x x x x x Occupant s eyes closest to reef/bottom x x x x x Minimum possible size/deck footprint x x x Full 1000 meter (3,280 ft) depth rating x x x x x Maximum surface stability & freeboard x x x x x Classed by ABS & Cayman Island Registry x x x Digital touch screen control & 3-axis joystick x x x x x Reduced risk of subsea entanglement x x x x x Submarine simulator for pilot training x x x x x Average employee 26 years of sub experience x x x x x Designed specifically for yacht based use x x x x x Circumferential clamshell hatch that compromises freeboard & viewing area x x Highest quality, safest, most capable & most capable submersible Y o u d e c i d e

The most advanced personal submersible in the world today Base prices for the Triton series not including optional equipment: MINIMUM WEIGHT, VOLUME & FOOTPRINT Deck space is at a premium aboard a

9 The most advanced personal submersible in the world today Base prices for the Triton series not including optional equipment: MINIMUM WEIGHT, VOLUME & FOOTPRINT Deck space is at a premium aboard a yacht and the Triton s compact design is only 10 feet LOA, less than half of most competitor s submersibles. This means the sub stows easily and is significantly easier to launch and recover. TRANSPARENT PASSENGER COMPARTMENT The main reason for owning a submersible is to experience the incredible diversity of the ocean world and to do that you have to be able to see out of the sub effectively. The Triton s totally transparent passenger compartment provides unsurpassed viewing for the occupants. SUPERIOR SURFACE STABILITY & FREEBOARD The catamaran configuration of the Triton results in unequalled surface stability making it easy for the occupants to get in and out of the sub while it is in the water. The top mounted entrance hatch provides more freeboard (distance from waterline to the hatch) than any other small submersible. The combination of suface stability and freeboard represent the single most important safety factor in submersible operations. SIMPLE LAUNCH & RECOVERY REQUIREMENTS Unlike many submarines where the hatch cannot be opened with the sub in the water and the occupants have to be loaded into the sub on deck, the Triton can be entered in the water, from the yacht, a tender, or even a jet ski. The Triton does not require an expensive, elaborate, man rated launch and recovery system, making it far more cost effective to own and operate. UNSURPASSED FORWARD/DOWNWARD VISIBILITY When you are cruising in a submersible underwater the best view is forward and down. No sub in the world gives you better viewing and gets you closer to the reef in front and the sea floor below. DIGITAL TOUCH SCREEN CONTROL & MONITORING A highly sophisticated and proprietary digital touch screen control, navigation and monitoring system makes Triton uniquely easy to operate and reduces pilot workload. Embedded checklists, automated alarms and an advanced autopilot system improves safety as well. Triton 1000/2: $1.7 million Triton 1000/3: $2.49 million Triton 3300/2: $2.59 million Triton 3300/3: $2.99 million

THREE AXIS JOYSTICK CONTROLS Digital proportional joystick control coupled to thrusters that move

INDUSTRY S MOST ADVANCED TRAINING & SUPPORT Triton is the only sub company that has invested in a

Every owner is contractually obligated to have an operator successfully complete our in-house pilot

Customer support is also available 24/7.

experienced civil sub experts in the world.

10 THREE AXIS JOYSTICK CONTROLS Digital proportional joystick control coupled to thrusters that move the sub in all three axes provides for unsurpassed intuitive maneuverability. INDUSTRY S MOST ADVANCED TRAINING & SUPPORT Triton is the only sub company that has invested in a deep submersible pilot simulator for customer familiarization and pilot training. Every owner is contractually obligated to have an operator successfully complete our in-house pilot and maintenance training program which sets the industry standard for effectiveness. Customer support is also available 24/7. OPERATIONS & DESIGN EXPERIENCE The Triton designers and operations senior staff are the most experienced civil sub experts in the world. Patrick Lahey, Triton s president, is the most experienced civil sub pilot active in the world today. Our far reaching experience means we have seen the effective design and operations solutions in many environments and this results in our ability to engineer the world s best submersibles.

11 TRITON specifications 1000/2 3300/2 1000/ /3 DIMENSIONS 10.5 ft 3.2 m 10.5 ft 3.2 m 13.1 ft 4.0 m 13.1 ft 4.0 m length 8.2 ft 2.5 m 8.7 ft 2.65 m 9.8 ft 3.0 m 9.8 ft 3.0 m width 6.1 ft 1.85 m 6.2 ft 1.9 m 8.2 ft 2.5 m 8.2 ft 2.5 m height 6600 lbs 3000 kg 8820 lbs 4000 kg lbs 6500 lbs lbs 8000 kg weight 56.7 in 1440 mm 56.7 in 1440 mm 69.3 in 1760 mm 69.3 in 1760 mm pressure hull I. D in 1600 mm 63.4 in 1600 mm 79 in 2000 mm 82.7 in 2100 mm pressure hull O. D in 500 mm 19.7 in 500 mm 21.7 in 550 mm 21.7 in 550 mm hatch I. D. GENERAL Triton Submarines LLC builder U.S. Submarines, Inc. designer ABS +A1 Manned Submersible certification 1 Cayman Island Registry of Shipping certification lb 205 kg 450 lb 205 kg 770 lb 350 kg 770 lb 350 kg payload 1000 ft 305 m 3280 ft 1000 m 1000 ft 305 m 3280 ft 1000 m depth 3 kts 3 kts 3 kts 3 kts speed crew 88 lb 40 kg 88 lb 40 kg 220 lbs 100 kg 220 lbs 100 kg variable ballast 3080 lb 1400 kg 3640 lb 1650 kg 6600 lbs 3000 kg 8000 lbs 3650 kg main ballast ELECTRICAL 5 kwh 6 kwh 6 kwh 6 kwh 24 v battery 12.6 kwh 20 kwh 30 kwh 30 kwh 120 v battery 2 x 2.7 hp 2 x 2 kw 2 x 2.7 hp 2 x 2 kw 2 x 5 hp 2 x 3.7 kw 2 x 5 hp 2 x 3.7 kw main thrusters 2 x 2.7 hp 2 x 2 kw 2 x 2.7 hp 2 x 2 kw 2 x 5 hp 2 x 3.7 kw 2 x 5 hp 2 x 3.7 kw vertrans thrusters 6 hours 9 hours 10 hours 10 hours operational endurance PLC based control & monitoring with touch screen interface control quartz (std), LED (opt) quartz (std), LED (opt) LED LED external lights LIFE SUPPORT oxygen metabolic make-up system with CO2 scrubber type 2 x 17 litre 2 x 17 litre 2 x 27 litre 2 x 27 litre main air (200 bar) 2 x 17 litre 5 x 17 litre 3 x 27 litre 6 x 27 litre reserve air (200 bar) 1 x 17 litre 1 x 17 litre 1 x 27 litre 1 x 27 litre main oxygen (200 bar) 1 x 17 litre 1 x 17 litre 1 x 27 litre 1 x 27 litre reserve oxygen Life Support: oxygen, carbon dioxide, hydrogen, refrigerant, temperature, humidity, cabin pressure, and all fluid system pressures. General: depth, water alarms, pitch, roll, heading, altitude, position (lat/long), vertical speed and velocity. Electrical: Voltage, Amperage, Amp hour capacity (fuel gauge), ground fault condition. monitors

EXPLORE THE DEEP SUBMERSIBLES OVERVIEW

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