Repeat order from Ocean Infinity highlights confidence in VARD’s engineering expertise and project execution capabilities.
VARD, the Norwegian subsidiary of the Fincantieri Group and one of the world’s leading designers and shipbuilders of specialised vessels, has signed a new contract with Ocean Infinity for the design and construction of four Multi-Purpose Robotic Vessels (MPVs).
The agreement, valued at more than €200 million, builds on the strong and long-standing partnership between VARD and Ocean Infinity. The MPVs are designed to support advanced offshore operations, combining cutting-edge marine engineering with state-of-the-art robotic and autonomous systems.
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.
