Architects Robin Partington & Partners has unveiled plans for a £65m subsea training and research centre in Essex, which will include a 50-metre deep pool to simulate offshore environments.
The Blue Abyss will provide training and testing for submersibles, drones and commercial diving, including a poolside crane and opening roof, which will allow up to 100-tonnes of equipment to be lifted and submerged into the pool.
The centre will simulate tidal, wave and current conditions in a controlled environment, the developers said.
The project is planned for completion and to be fully operational by the end of next year.
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Essex to host offshore test centre
Blue Abyss will include 50-metre deep pool to simulate marine conditions
By EBS