REV Ocean delivered from Vard
The REV Ocean vessel has completed its initial construction phase at Vard Søviknes. March 5th she proceeded to Damen Shiprepair Vlissingen (DSV) in the Netherlands for the final stage of exterior and interior outfitting.
18. March 2025
An ambitious journey
Since construction began in 2018 at Vard Shipyards Romania – Tulcea, REV Ocean has been on an ambitious journey to bring a new level of innovation and commitment to ocean health. The vessel’s unique design combines advanced marine technology and research facilities to address critical ocean issues, including plastic pollution, climate change, and unsustainable fishing practices. The vessel has seen some significant construction delays and was originally supposed to be completed in 2021.
Expanded capabilities
The vessel has since been extended by 12 meters, and the top of the superstructure has been redesigned and rebuilt in aluminium. The 12-meter extension has been used to expand the ship's capabilities by adding a submarine hangar, a separate CTD-hangar, container storage, a media studio and a 3D printing and robotics laboratory. Despite a challenging construction phase, the result is a state-of-the-art research and expedition vessel.
Our relationship with VARD remains strong. We have worked through these challenges together, and both parties are committed to the success of this project,
– Nina Jensen, CEO of REV Ocean
- Navigating the complexity of such an advanced vessel has required significant focus on technical expertise and production skills, as well as collaboration. We are happy to see the result of this journey and it’s fantastic to now send the vessel off to its final outfitting phase.
Silje Ulvestad - project manager in VARD
Ready for mission in 2027
The vessel is scheduled to be completed in Q4, 2026.
Once outfitting is complete, the vessel will be ready for its inaugural mission in 2027, welcoming scientists, policymakers, innovators, and advocates onboard to create solutions and advance a shared goal: One Healthy Ocean.
