Lisa Edvardsen Haugan, President of Kongsberg Maritime, expressed immense pride in the company’s role in the REACH REMOTE 1 project. She highlighted the importance of innovation and cutting-edge technology in making the REACH REMOTE vessels a transformative force in the maritime industry. Haugan emphasized the significance of their partnership with REACH Subsea, noting how this collaboration has been pivotal in bringing such a game-changing project to fruition.
Recognition at the SMM Exhibition
During the award ceremony, Inge Grutle, COO of REACH Subsea, conveyed the company’s pride in receiving the Ship of the Year award for their first uncrewed vessel, REACH REMOTE 1. Grutle underscored the vessel’s role as the beginning of a series that will enable their clients to access the ocean space sustainably, marking a new era in subsea operations.
Pioneering Industry Change with Bold Ideas
Jostein Alendal, CEO of REACH Subsea, reflected on the journey to revolutionize the industry through the REACH REMOTE project. He acknowledged the necessity of innovative thinking and strong partnerships to overcome challenges and turn bold ideas into reality. Alendal expressed his commitment to fully operationalizing the project and viewed the award as a powerful motivator for the teams involved. He looked forward to continued collaboration with KONGSBERG and Massterly as they expand the REACH REMOTE fleet.
Team Behind the Innovation
Bjørg Mathisen Døving, Vice President of REACH Remote, shared her enthusiasm for being part of such a groundbreaking project. She praised the diverse teams for their relentless efforts and expressed confidence in the project’s potential to serve as a beacon for the industry.
Advanced Capabilities of the UT 5208 USV Vessels
The UT 5208 USV vessels are specifically designed for uncrewed subsea operations. KONGSBERG has equipped these vessels with the necessary handling equipment for ROVs and hull-mounted sensors for survey work. The ROVs feature robust robotic arms for simple underwater tasks like adjusting valves or moving debris. These vessels are remotely controlled from a centralized operations center, where a single captain can manage multiple vessels simultaneously.
Remote Control and Global Operations
Massterly, a joint venture between Kongsberg Maritime and Wilhelmsen, will oversee the monitoring and control of these vessels from its Remote Operations Centre (ROC) in Horten, Norway. REACH Subsea is responsible for client interface and ROV operations, initially from their Operations Centre in Haugesund. This capability, however, is designed to be globally deployable, allowing for expansion through a network of mobile, container-based Operations Centres as the REACH REMOTE fleet grows.
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