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Four new MPVs to be built by VARD

Tuesday, January 13 2026

General – Newbuilding

VARD 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.

 The contract also includes a comprehensive scope of supply from:

• Vard Electro which will deliver the full suite of SeaQ systems for remote operations.

• 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.

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Filed Under: International projects, MPV, Newbuilding, VARD Tagged With: mpv, Newbuilding, Vard

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