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Reach Subsea takes delivery of first remote-controlled vessel
A milestone has been reached in deploying unmanned surface vessels in offshore energy markets with the delivery of a large commercial USV for subsea surveys, intervention and maintenance
Haugesund, Norway-headquartered vessel owner Reach Subsea has taken delivery of the first of two unmanned surface vessels (USVs) it intends to use for offshore surveys and subsea maintenance work. A second vessel will soon be conducting sea trials.
Reach Remote 1 is an uncrewed 24-m USV equipped with hull-mounted survey sensors and a work-class remotely operated vehicle (ROV). Its delivery, which comes after technical installations, testing, sea trials and documentation, represents a significant stage in adopting remote-control vessels and reducing emissions from offshore operations.
Most of the technology on board comes from Norwegian engineering group Kongsberg Maritime and Reach Remote 1 will be remotely controlled by Massterly.
“A new milestone has been reached, and we are pleased to officially begin demonstrations as part of the pilot project,” said Reach Subsea chief executive Jostein Alendal. “We are experiencing strong market interest in these USVs and anticipate capitalising on this investment in 2025.”
Reach Remote 1 USV will be prepared and outfitted with subsea equipment for the earlier-announced pilot project with Equinor, TotalEnergies and other major energy companies. This project includes surveys, ROV intervention, inspection, maintenance and repair, and monitoring work to demonstrate the full capacity of the Reach Remote spread.
Reach Subsea expects these works to be executed in the North Sea and Norwegian Sea on production fields such as Troll, Gullfaks, Snorre and Åsgard.
“Reach Remote is an extraordinary journey, bringing together the unique expertise of Kongsberg Maritime, Reach Subsea and Massterly for shaping the future of uncrewed offshore operations,” said Reach Subsea vice president for the Reach Remote project, Bjørg Mathisen Døving. “We are thrilled to see Reach Remote 1 set sail and prepare for its first mission.”
Reach Subsea said this vessel will demonstrate improved efficiency, safety and environmental sustainability, with an objective to reduce emissions by 90%.
The Oslo-listed company confirmed Reach Remote 2 is set to begin sea trials with delivery to follow shortly after.
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