Nemo 33: a 33 meters deep lab

An extraordinary laboratory to allow you to test, measure, innovate, enhance.

 

WHO ?

- Research institutes involved in hyperbaric physiological, behavioural studies.

- Scientific divers, to evaluate a process.

- Engineers, to test a prototype.

- Oceanographers or biologists, for research.

 

 

HOW ?

Contact John BEERNAERTS, Managing Director : +32 2 332 33 34.

 

 

WHEN ?

Every weekday, from 2pm to 6pm.

 

 

VOLUME

2.500m3 (comparable to the content of two conventional swimming pools,
including one of Olympic size!).

 

 

WINDOWS

14 located in secant axes, allowing low-budget shooting in a dry environment.

 

 

DEPTHS (m)

  • Beginner's level: - 1,30x20x4
  • Swimmer's level: - 2,50x20x5
  • Discovery level : - 5x8x8
  • Beginner's pit : - 10x6x6
  • Experienced divers pit: - 35x6x6

 

 

WATER

Quality spring water. Exceptional limpidity.

Computer-controlled filtration. No chlorine smell.

Temperature: 30°C.

 

 

PERMANENT SETS

Caves (three different visual environments)

Windows (14).

 

 

DIVING BELLS

Three pressurized rooms with a capacity of 50 at -9m and -7m.
The constantly refreshed air allows extended stays.

Possibility of a diving bell at 33m (“duck effect”, higher-pitched voice).

 

 

OCCULTATION

Easily feasible. Natural or artificial lighting, direct or indirect.

 

 

EQUIPEMENT

High-quality Aqualung diving gear is available by the side of the pool. Filling of tanks by the pool.

 

 

 

FACILITIES

Nearly 250 fastening points, spread over all the surface of the pool, make the installation of sets a snap.

The fastening points can support traction from 250kg to 10T.

Ample electrical power supply is available for lighting: 380V at 32A, 64A, 128A and more if necessary.

Make-up room. Changing rooms, showers, restrooms.

Club house with restaurant.

Rooms from 40 to 400m2 for studio filming, pack-shots...

Easy parking on the premises for cars, buses and trucks.

Easy access (right by the ring road around Brussels).

Possibility of accelerated training for actors.

General technical and diving support available.

Availability of a team of underwater cameramen.

Possibility of a film development lab on the premises; 1-hour photo lab nearby.

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