Kongsberg signed a contract with Reach Subsea for the design, construction, and delivery of two new Unmanned Surface Vessels (USV) expanding the pioneering Reach Remote fleet.
The vessels will be based on the UT5208 design, a 24-meter platform built especially for remote and autonomous offshore operations.
This agreement follows the success of Reach Remote 1 and 2, whose first vessel recently completed a series of fully remote-controlled offshore deployments off the coast of Norway.
Lisa Edvardsen Haugan, President of Kongsberg Maritime, stated that “this contract reflects the industry’s growing confidence in remote and autonomous technologies. The success of Reach Remote 1 has demonstrated that remote operations are not only viable but also transformative. With the delivery of these vessels, we ensure a smooth integration of our advanced systems and an optimized implementation. The Reach Remote concept is not just a technological achievement; it is a vision for the future of offshore operations.”
Ronny Pål Kvalsvik, Vice President of Ship Design Sales at Kongsberg Maritime, added that “we are proud to continue our collaboration with Reach Subsea, a repeat customer for ship design and a company at the forefront of maritime innovation. Their pioneering work with unmanned surface vessels, such as the Reach Remote platform, exemplifies the future of sustainable and remote offshore operations. Partnering with a visionary organization like Reach Subsea reinforces our shared commitment to safer, smarter, and more efficient marine solutions.”
Reach Subsea offers several exclusive options for additional vessels under the Reach Remote program, supporting long-term cooperation to develop a future where ocean robotics are fully integrated into subsea operations.
The scope of supply from Kongsberg Maritime includes advanced automation and navigation systems, situational awareness solutions, maneuvering and thruster control, low-voltage switchboards, energy storage modules, and equipment for hydrographic and Remote Operated Vehicle (ROV) operations.
The provision also covers ship design and engineering, project management, and telecommunication systems, including ship-to-shore connectivity.
