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VARD and Ocean Infinity signs new contract
VARD, the Norwegian subsidiary of Fincantieri and a leading designer of specialized vessels, has signed a contract with Ocean Infinity to design and build four Multi-Purpose Robotic Vessels (MPVs), valued at over €200 million.
The contract also includes a comprehensive scope of supply from Vard Electro, which will deliver the full suite of SeaQ systems for remote operations, and from Vard Interiors, responsible for the complete interior solutions, combining innovative design with energy-efficient systems to ensure crew comfort and operational excellence. Seaonics will provide the Launch and Recovery System (LARS), enabling advanced handling of ROVs and geotechnical units.
Two vessels will be delivered from VARD’s Norwegian shipyards in Q1 and Q2 2028, while the other two will be built at Vard Vung Tau in Vietnam, with delivery scheduled for Q3 and Q4 2028.
Source: VARD
