MV Alucia


MV Alucia is a 56-meter research and exploration vessel that facilitates a wide range of diving, submersible and aerial operations. The ship is utilized by ocean exploration initiative OceanX for ocean exploration, research and filming missions.

History

Alucia was built as a heavy lift ship with a launch platform for diving and submersible operations in 1974 in Auroux, France as the RV Nadir. In 1984 it was purchased by the French oceanographic institute IFREMER and in 2004 by DeepOcean Quest. It was subsequently purchased by Bridgewater Associates founder Ray Dalio to support and facilitate ocean exploration and research. In 2012, Mark Dalio founded Alucia Productions to film and chronicle ocean exploration and research missions aboard the Alucia.

Features

Alucia has two submarines, the Triton Submersibles 3300/3 and the Deep Rover 2, both rated for a maximum depth of. The ship also has an A-star helicopter and helipad; dry and wet science labs; 8K Red cameras, low-light submersible cameras and custom underwater camera housings; and a media room.

Missions

Notable missions aboard Alucia have included: