The Aqua Times
REACH REMOTE 1 SHIP NAMED ‘SHIP OF THE YEAR 2024’ AT SMM IN HAMBURG
The remote controlled 24 Meter long vessel is designed and equipped with state-of-the art technology by Kongsberg Maritime. It is one of the two uncrewed offshore surface vessels that the company designed and delivered to Norwegian company Reach Subsea ASA.
TAT Newsdesk
4 Sept 2024
The project was carried out by KONGSBERG, REACH Subsea ASA, Trosvik Maritime AS, Massterly, DNV, Kystdesign and the Norwegian Maritime Authorities (NMA) allowing expertise to flow in from every participating entity.
The disruptive approach of having an uncrewed vessel for research and exploration work instead of having a large crew on-board, has drawn interest from international as it offers significant advantages in terms of operating costs, safety, and emissions.
Reach Remote 1 is a turnkey project, wherein Kongsberg Maritime has taken on the role of prime contractor.
Its first mission will be to carry out underwater survey duties off the coast of Haugesund in Southern Norway.