Gabe Newell, founder of Valve, is funding the construction of a massive deep-sea research vessel, RV11000, through his marine research organization Inkfish. This €700 million project, ordered from Norwegian shipbuilder Vard, will be the largest single-vessel order in Vard's history and is designed to support up to 130 scientists. The vessel is equipped with advanced technology for exploring and analyzing the deepest parts of the ocean, including capabilities for manned submarines, submersibles, and remotely operated vehicles, aiming to contribute to open scientific repositories. AI
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RANK_REASON Significant private funding for a large-scale scientific research vessel. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.0]
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