MURENE DPV

Diver Propulsion Vehicle for Combat Divers

The MURENE diver propulsion vehicle (DPV) can tow 2 fully equipped combat divers. Designed to provide optimal ergonomics, protection and operational capabilities, it can be deployed from shore, RHIB or through a torpedo tube.

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Designed for Mission Performance

Fitted with cutting-edge inertial navigation system coupled to a doppler velocity log and GNSS antenna, the MURENE DPV offers unmatched navigation accuracy.

Its small dimension, ease of use and intuitive control make MURENE ideal for sneaking up on marine targets.

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Underwater attack

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Infiltration or exfiltration of commandos

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Maritime counter-terrorism

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Beaching recognition of amphibious operations

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Logistic operations

High-Endurance Vehicle Optimised for Divers Safety

Architecture and Range

  • Range: 14 NM
  • Hydrodynamic shape and protection
  • Interoperability with a submarine
  • Comfortable posture for the divers
  • Simple and user-friendly piloting

Cutting-Edge Navigation System

  • User friendly machine-man interface
  • High accuracy navigation system
  • Switchable control modes (manual / semi-autonomous)
  • Inertial Navigation System coupled with DVL and GNSS antenna
  • Obstacle detector or multibeam sonar
  • Mission planning system
  • Analogic navigation systems (compass / depth gauge / dive watch)

Trainings sessions for divers

ALSEAMAR offers training sessions for combat divers:
theory sessions, workshops and practice at sea.

Main Data

Length 1.56 m stowed / 2.20 m deployed
Width 0.53 m stowed / 1.20 m deployed
Height 0.53 m stowed / 0.60 m deployed
Weight in air 138 kg
Speed Cruise 2 Knots / Max 4 Knots
Range 14 NM
Maximum operating depth Up to 50 m
Piloting mode Manual or semi-autonomous
Payload 30 liters (in neutral water)
Obstacle detector Up to 100 m
Options Multibeam sonar up to 100 m