Kongsberg delivers first REACH REMOTE USV (Video)

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Two Norwegian companies, maritime tech firm Kongsberg Maritime and offshore firm Reach Subsea, have both confirmed the official delivery of the REACH REMOTE 1 USV.

The official delivery confirmation marks the successful completion of REACH REMOTE 1 including technical installations, testing and documentation, all of which have been finalized and signed off.

The REACH REMOTE 1 is an uncrewed 24-meter surface vessel equipped with hull-mounted survey sensors and a Work Class Electric ROV designed by Kongsberg Maritime.

Kongsberg Maritime served as the prime contractor for this turnkey project, taking responsibility for vessel design, yard delivery, supply chain management, systems integration, and commissioning.

The delivery of the USV follows a programme of intensive sea trials, overseen by classification society Det Norske Veritas (DNV) and the Norwegian Maritime Authority, who both also assisted to navigate the unique regulatory challenges associated with uncrewed vessels.

During the sea trials the USV was monitored and controlled from a temporary, mobile Remote Operations Centre (ROC) located onboard a support vessel Avant, which stayed close by during several days of trials.

When the USV starts pilot operations, Massterly, which is a