mission specialist roles
Mission Specialists are important and valuable members of the crew and contribute to the overall success of the mission. Complex expeditions require a team effort to successfully achieve the mission goals and the support that trained Mission Specialists provide is key to this success.
As a Mission Specialist, you will not just be ‘along for the ride’. During these authentic expeditions, you may opt-in to roles that you want to learn or that you already have an aptitude for – with training and coaching provided throughout your mission.
Role availability may vary depending on the expedition you join and the specific mission objectives. See the lists below for typical roles on each mission.
“OceanGate Expeditions makes you a full member of the crew and the experience allows you to participate in every aspect of the expedition. If you want to get your hands dirty, you get your hands dirty.”
Renata R.
Mission Specialist: 2021 Titanic Expedition
Top: photography and videoography is done through through the sub's viewport and with external cameras
Bottom: Mission Specialist documents the location, depth and time that observations are made.
SUBSEA Support Roles
Sonar and Laser Scan Operation
Conduct sonar and laser scans of the shipwrecks and sunken artifacts.
Photography and Videography
Operate on-board cameras to capture photos and videos of sea life, shipwrecks, artifacts and more.
Communications and Tracking
Assist the pilot with sub-to-surface communications.
Observation and Documentation
Help identify undersea objects, conduct species counts and record the team's observations.
Navigation
Assist the pilot in navigation throughout the dive with sonar and inertial navigation system.
Top: Mission Specialist closes Titan's dome prior to a Titanic dive.
Bottom: The sub's depth and location is tracked throughout each dive for safety and as aid to navigation.
Topside Support Roles
Submersible Service
Participate in servicing the submersible after dive operations.
Communications and Tracking
Assist in Mission Control with ship-to-sub communications and monitoring the sub's position.
Dive Image Review
Download, review and process images captured during the dive.
Sonar and Laser Scan Analysis
Conduct a detailed review and analysis of the sonar and laser data to create an image of the wreck based on information captured during the dive.
Dive Planning
Assist in operational dive planning.
