The world's most advanced media and scientific research vessel - in pictures

  • The OceanX exploration vessel in Dubai Harbour. All photos: Chris Whiteoak / The National
    The OceanX exploration vessel in Dubai Harbour. All photos: Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • The vessel has been designed to help provide a better understanding of the global impact of climate change
    The vessel has been designed to help provide a better understanding of the global impact of climate change
  • This submersible research vehicle used for sampling and filming can reach a depth of 1,000 metres
    This submersible research vehicle used for sampling and filming can reach a depth of 1,000 metres
  • The unmanned submersible Argus ROV can reach 6,000 metres in depth
    The unmanned submersible Argus ROV can reach 6,000 metres in depth
  • One of three dry labs on board the vessel
    One of three dry labs on board the vessel
  • Mission control for the unmanned submersible Argus ROV
    Mission control for the unmanned submersible Argus ROV