Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution Norway to harness digital innovation for a sustainable and profitable ocean economy New York, 24 September 2019 – The Aker group and the World Economic Forum (WEF) today announced the establishment of the Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution Norway (C4IR Norway), dedicated to harnessing the advances of technology […]
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REV Ocean secures first-ever Triton submersible capable of diving to 2,286 meters with three people aboard
Fornebu, Norway, 19 September 2019 –REV Ocean is proud to announce the purchase of the first Triton 7500/3 series submersible, the deepest diving acrylic pressure hull equipped submersible capable of diving to 7,500 feet or 2,286 meters with three people on-board. The revolutionary Triton 7500/3 features a transparent acrylic sphere as the pressure hull, which […]
V.Ships Leisure wins contract as ship management partner with REV Ocean
FORNEBU, Norway, September 2, 2019. REV Ocean is excited to announce an important partnership with V.Ships Leisure to provide a suite of ship management services that will help guide us on our vision toward achieving ‘One Healthy Ocean’. This announcement coincides with our new state of the art research vessel departing the VARD shipyard in […]
Track the ship
You can now follow the Tugboat, Kamarina, which is en-route to pick up REV Ocean at the VARD shipyard in Tulcea, Romania. From there, the vessels will travel together for approximately 35 days to the VARD shipyard in Brattvåg, Norway. The journey will begin at the beginning of September and the arrival is expected in […]
REV Ocean makes a splash!
TULCEA, 24 August, 2019 – A monumental day for a monumental ship. REV Ocean is thrilled to announce the first water launch of the world’s largest and most advanced research and expedition vessel (REV Ocean). After an extensive and complicated build period over the past 18 months, the vessel was finally lowered into the water […]
REV Oceans’ prelaunch
Happy Friday! Grab yourself a cup of coffee and watch REV Oceans’ prelaunch at the VARD shipyard in Tulcea, Romania. We are anxiously awaiting the vessel to be lowered into the water today/tomorrow from the barge it is currently sitting on, and then it will slowly begin its journey en-route to Brattvåg, Norway sometime in […]
We are hiring!
We are seeking a social media and communications expert to join our international team in Oslo. Do you have: 🔹 5-7 years social media working experience 🔹 Experience with social media metrics 🔹 Knowledge of WordPress, photo/video editing 🔹 Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent experience 🔹 Positive interest in contributing to a healthier ocean Apply today! The right […]
Introducing Captain Nils
As we are counting down the days for launch of REV Ocean, it is with great pleasure to welcome aboard our Captain Nils! Nils is from the heart of Smola and is no stranger to the waves. He has worked at sea for 26 year and been Captain for the last 15 years. Nils started […]
Say hello to 13-year-old Alva working at REV Ocean this week
This week 13-year-old Alva has joined us at the REV Ocean office. This charismatic young lady is ambitious and passionate about the ocean, and finding sustainable solutions. She is also proactive in inspiring other youth to become engaged in improving the health of the ocean. We are grateful to have her onboard and we are […]
The REV Ocean vessel prepares for water launch on Aug 22 in Tulcea.
It has been a tremendous effort under a tight schedule to construct the most advanced research vessel in the world, but the work at the Fincantieri/Vard shipyard will soon be finished, and the first water launch date is finally set. REV Ocean will hit the water in Tulcea, Romania on August 22nd and then spend […]