The second subsea construction fleet of REM Offshore, named REM Ocean, has arrived in Norway to begin the completion stages at the Myklebust shipyard. This vessel was delivered on June 15, 2023, from the Song Cam shipyard in Vietnam and started its journey from the Phu Quoc region two days later.
Travel Details and Construction Stages
REM Ocean traveled through Singapore towards Europe and is now at the Myklebust shipyard, where it will be equipped with all main systems and equipment. This vessel is set to provide inspection, maintenance, and repair (IMR) services for Equinor starting in 2035 under an eight-year contract with DeepOcean.
Technical Features and Ship Design
The REM Ocean will be equipped with dual engines capable of running on biomethanol and biodiesel. Additionally, this vessel will feature a battery energy storage system and regenerative energy systems. The length of this ship is 111.7 meters and it will be equipped with an Autonomous Inspection Drone (AID) aimed at accelerating the digitalization of subsea asset inspections.
This fleet will also include a Brunvoll propeller package, a 250-ton electric crane, and two remotely operated electric work vehicles (WROVs) housed in a 350-meter internal garage. The external area of the ship is also 1,000 square meters and has accommodation capacity for 120 people.
Delivery and Future Plans
The first ship of this fleet, named REM Pioneer, will be delivered this year. The initial steel cutting for this vessel will take place on July 3, 2024, and the keel laying ceremony will be held on October 24, 2024. REM Offshore, in collaboration with DeepOcean, Myklebust Verft, Skipsteknisk, and other suppliers, has developed the design of this vessel.
Given the technical features and high capacities of this vessel, REM Ocean is expected to play a significant role in the future of the subsea industry and related services.
