Vard, the Norwegian subsidiary of the Fincantieri Group and one of the major global designers and shipbuilders of specialized vessels, has signed a new contract with existing customer Ocean Infinity, for the design and construction of four Multi-Purpose Robotic Vessels (MPVs). The value of the contract exceeds 200 million euros.
The contract also includes a comprehensive scope of supply from Vard Electro, which will deliver the full suite of SeaQ systems for remote operations, and from Vard Interiors, responsible for the complete interior solutions, combining innovative design with energy-efficient systems to ensure crew comfort and operational excellence. Seaonics will provide the Launch and Recovery System (LARS), enabling advanced handling of ROVs and geotechnical units.
Two vessels will be delivered from Vard’s Norwegian shipyards in Q1 and Q2 2028, while the other two will be built at Vard Vung Tau in Vietnam, with delivery scheduled for Q3 and Q4 2028.
Pierroberto Folgiero, Chief Executive Officer and General Manager of Fincantieri, commented: “In the era of unmanned vessels, this new contract with Ocean Infinity illustrates the ability of Fincantieri and Vard to deliver pioneering solutions for the robotization of the maritime industry. Our global production network and technological leadership enable us to support our world-class partners in their endeavors, consolidating Fincantieri’s role as a partner of choice, point for breakthrough innovation and operational excellence.”