The mega yacht “REV Ocean”, the ambitious but repeatedly delayed project by Norwegian industrialist Kjell Inge Røkke, is now being continued at Damen.
However, construction had been delayed several times. The yacht was designed by the well-known designer Espen Oeino. The steel hull was first built at the Vard shipyard in Tulcea, Romania, and then towed to Norway for further outfitting work.
The whole thing happened several years ago. The “REV Ocean” was originally due to be delivered by the shipyard in 2020. But then, three years ago, it turned out that she was designed to be too heavy After adjustments, construction continued last year at Vard in Norway.
Now Damen Shiprepair Vlissingen (DSV) and Rossilini’s Four-10 have signed an outfitting contract. This covers both the interior and exterior of the state-of-the-art research and expedition vessel. The work is to be carried out in DSV’s covered dry dock, according to a statement.
The largest order for Damen Shiprepair Vlissingen
The 194.4 m long and 22 m wide ship was originally estimated to cost €500 million. Designed in accordance with the IMO Polar Code for operations in Arctic and Antarctic waters, the “REV Ocean” is primarily a research vessel and is intended to play a special role in marine research. To this end, it will be equipped for missions that cover the entire marine ecosystem. The equipment will include scientific trawls, sonar systems, laboratories, auditoriums and classrooms as well as submarines.
George Gill, project manager and owner’s representative for the vessel, commented: “With the imminent delivery of the 884-REV Ocean from the newbuilding yard, we are entering the next phase. The owner and his team are looking forward to working with Damen Shiprepair at their impressive facility in Vlissingen.”
This agreement is the largest order in DSV’s history and reportedly strengthens the company’s position as a player in the maritime industry.
