REV Ocean render supplied by Espen Oeino.

Rev research vessel. The vessel REV OCEAN IMO. When she is delivered in 2023 she will be the worlds largest research and expedition vessel REV. REV Ocean is first and foremost a research vessel the flagship of the REV Ocean initiative.

Following delivery mid 2020 the ship will undertake testing and research in northern waters. Click the image for more information about REV Ocean. Construction on the 1829 metre record breaking research expedition vessel REV has been delayed due to the coronavirus pandemic the REV Ocean team has said.

In addition to hosting tailored programmes for researchers from across the globe the ship will also be available for charter intended for recreational purposes and expeditions. It plans to support not just scientific expeditions but a host. It is currently under construction at VARD in Norway.

9840037 MMSI 257090650 is a Research Vessel built in 2021 and currently sailing under the flag of Norway. The yacht is powered by 4 Wärtsilä 8L26 27 MW engines powering 2 electric propulsion motors. The cruises in research mode will address one or more of the REV Ocean science priorities.

Established by Norwegian businessman Kjell Inge Røkke the non-profit has multiple goals. It was conceived in early 2016 at around 140 metres but has grown to 1829 metres to pack in a mind-boggling array of facilities and research equipment that its designer Espen Øino describes as a showcase of European sub-sea and shipbuilding technology. Nothing like this boat unassumingly named REV research expedition vessel has ever been built.

The vessel will be built to the highest standard making it suitable for charter to private individuals companies and institutions. The yacht REV OCEAN is a 183m 600ft expedition and research yacht. REV is expected to become the worlds largest research expedition vessel both in terms of length and volume.