Kongsberg Maritime has secured a contract with REACH Subsea ASA to design, build, and deliver two additional unmanned surface vessels (USVs), expanding the REACH REMOTE fleet.
Based on the UT5208 design, the 24-metre USVs are purpose-built for remote and autonomous offshore operations.
The order follows the success of REACH REMOTE 1 and 2, with the first vessel completing remote offshore deployments off Norway.
REACH REMOTE 1 was also named “Ship of the Year 2024” at the SMM maritime exhibition for its pioneering role in sustainable maritime innovation.
Under a full shipbuilding contract, Kongsberg Maritime will oversee vessel delivery, including design, systems integration, and commissioning, while subcontracting the construction.
This model offers greater efficiency and scalability for fleet-oriented projects.
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Lisa Edvardsen Haugan, President of Kongsberg Maritime, said: “This contract reflects the growing confidence in autonomous maritime solutions. REACH REMOTE is more than a technological milestone—it’s a preview of future offshore operations.”
Ronny Pål Kvalsvik, VP Sales Ship Design, added that REACH Subsea’s work with uncrewed platforms highlights the shift towards safer, smarter, and more sustainable marine operations.
Massterly, a Kongsberg-Wilhelmsen joint venture, will handle remote vessel navigation, while REACH Subsea will manage subsea missions, including ROV control and data operations, supported by a remote architecture developed in collaboration with clients.
