“Diving Deep: Daredevil Sets World Record for Surviving Months Underwater—Is Ocean Living the Future?”
Ocean Builders already commercially produce shallow-water SeaPods—floating houses with around 830 square feet of living space—in Linton Bay, Panama
Rudy’s underwater room is a bit more cramped, though, at just 300 square feet (about 28 square meters). However, the scientist seemed unfazed by his isolated surroundings. He said he was surprised by how smoothly the stay had gone.
“I was actually expecting some stuff to show up,” he confided in us. “At the beginning we had issues with electricity. I was using too much electricity, a few other things. Nothing serious.”
Part of the record-setter’s high spirits are surely due to his enchanted surroundings. As he spoke to us, fish passed by the windows in the teal water, occasionally stopping to peek in and satisfy their curiosity. Yet, the truth is, Ocean Builders’ chief engineer is far too busy to feel loneliness, claustrophobia, or fear. His vision goes beyond SeaPods.
Ocean Builders moved to Panama after the Thai government destroyed their first prototype off the coast of Phuket in 2019
Image credits: Ocean Builders
Image credits: Grant Romundt from Ocean Builders
After the Thai government destroyed their first prototype off the coast of Phuket, Ocean Builders gained notoriety within the Seasteading movement, drawing the attention of libertarians, anarchists, and other activists looking for a way to escape government authority. However, Grant confided that SeaPods attract a wide range of customers.
“There’s a lot of profiles because we appeal to many different kinds of markets like digital nomads, crypto enthusiasts, the yachties that love being on the water, but maybe want something more like a home now because they’ve been on a boat for so long. And then there’s creative people like musicians and artists that want some place that’s really inspiring to work.”
