The construction of the Rem Ocean took a decisive step with its launch at the Song Cam shipyard in Vietnam. The ceremony brought together Rem Offshore, industrial partners, and project teams in an event that marks the progress of one of the company’s most ambitious vessels for the offshore subsea segment.
Likewise, the launch confirms the progress of a vessel designed for inspection, maintenance, and subsea repair (IMR) work in demanding deep-sea conditions. The ship is based on Skipsteknisk’s ST-245 design and aims to combine operational performance, safety, and energy efficiency in one package.
Rem Ocean as an IMR vessel for subsea operations
The Rem Ocean has been developed to respond to complex technical campaigns in the offshore environment. Its configuration incorporates solutions aimed at providing greater operational flexibility in subsea interventions and supporting critical offshore assets.
Furthermore, the project aligns with Rem Offshore’s growth strategy, a Norwegian company that has strengthened its fleet with advanced vessels and low-to-zero emission technology. The company, re-established in 2016 by Åge Remøy and his partners, currently operates 16 vessels, has three units under construction, and employs over 700 people, consolidating its position as a relevant provider of marine services.
Low-emission technology and specialized equipment
According to available project information, the Rem Ocean will integrate dual-fuel engines capable of operating on bio-methanol and biodiesel, in addition to a battery energy storage system and energy recovery solutions. This combination reinforces the commitment to a more efficient profile for next-generation offshore operations.
Moreover, the vessel will feature high-level technical equipment for subsea work. Its capabilities include an autonomous inspection drone, a 250-ton electric crane, two electric WROVs housed in hangars, a 1,000-square-meter outer deck, a 350-square-meter inner hangar, and accommodation for 120 people.
DeepOcean and Equinor appear in the next operational phase
Upon delivery, the Rem Ocean will enter operation for DeepOcean under a long-term charter agreement linked to Equinor. The vessel will support critical subsea operations on the Norwegian continental shelf, a market where technical reliability and the availability of specialized vessels are crucial.
Thus, the project connects all key players in the value chain: shipyard, designer, owner, charterer, and end-client. The collaboration also reflects an increasingly clear trend in European offshore: incorporating vessels with better environmental performance without losing responsiveness in complex missions.
Song Cam brings Rem Ocean closer to its next phase
The launch of the Rem Ocean at Song Cam does not conclude the project but represents one of its key moments. From here, the focus shifts to the integration, completion, and preparation for final delivery phase.
Finally, this progress reinforces Rem Offshore’s roadmap in the subsea vessel market and underscores the role that new-generation IMR vessels will play in long-term contracts linked to oil and gas and other strategic subsea operations.
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