Reach Subsea ASA has signed an attractive three or five-year charter contract and additional options with Agalas for a modern IMR/Survey vessel with low emission, smart lifting arrangement and a state of the art equipment package that can be adapted to several market segments, with delivery early 2026. The vessel, equipped with dual fuel gensets, can run on either methanol or a combined MGO/battery system, bolstering Reach Subsea's commitment to sustainability and climate. When powered by methanol, the vessel's CO2 emissions are anticipated to be approximately 70% lower than those of the existing fleet.

When using the MGO/battery system it is projected to achieve a reduction of around 20%. The new vessel will be constructed at the Sefine Shipyard in Turkey. It will be tailored to Reach Subsea?s requirements, and specifications have been developed in close collaboration between Reach, Agalas and NSK Ship Design (as designer).

It will be equipped with an innovative ROV launch and recovery system (LARS) and prepared for the deep-water seabed survey market. The contract is subject to final approval from SR Bank, Eksfin and Sparebank1 Nord Norge.