Ocean Infinity adds world’s largest marine robotic vessels to its fleet

Ocean Infinity is excited to announce plans for the next phase of its fleet of robotic vessels with a signed contract for eight 78-metre, optionally crewed robotic vessels.

Designed for today’s tasks but with tomorrow’s in mind, these exceptionally fuel-efficient, onshore-controlled vessels will initially only utilise a skeleton crew on board. In due course, they will be capable of working with no personnel offshore whilst also consuming solely renewable fuel such as ammonia.

“The impact and the scale of this robotic fleet will spark the biggest transformation the maritime industry has seen since sail gave way to steam. With our new fleet we will be able to provide sustainable services to all corners of the industry from offshore energy, to logistics and transport,” said Oliver Plunkett, CEO, Ocean Infinity.

He continued: “We, as an industry, have to embrace the need to be carbon neutral.  It is not, however, something that will be achieved overnight or indeed in a year, rather it will be a journey over time requiring bold leaps forward and challenge to all convention. This move is a giant step forward towards that goal.”

The first 78-metre vessel is expected to launch in mid-2022.

The vessels are being designed and built by VARD, the international shipbuilding group headquartered in Norway.

Original Source: https://ocean-energyresources.com/2020/11/23/ocean-infinity-adds-worlds-largest-marine-robotic-vessels-to-its-fleet/