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| Reach Remote 1 becomes the first uncrewed surface vessel of its kind cleared for independent offshore operations. (Image credit: Reach Subsea) |
Haugesund, Norway — October 13, 2025. Reach Subsea has announced that its uncrewed surface vessel (USV), Reach Remote 1, has received official clearance from the Norwegian Maritime Authorities to conduct full operations without a supporting vessel. The approval followed a verification and evaluation process in cooperation with DNV.
Reach Remote 1, already in commercial service, has now completed the final validation phase enabling fully autonomous and remotely operated offshore missions. This marks the first time a USV of this class—equipped with a work-class remotely operated vehicle (ROV)—has been authorized to operate independently without manned assistance.