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REV Ocean

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At 183 meters, 'REV Ocean' is a unique vessel that blurs the line between private megayacht and oceanic research platform. Funded by Norwegian billionaire Kjell Inge Røkke, its primary mission is scientific: to find solutions for a healthier ocean. Built by VARD, it is equipped with state-of-the-art laboratories, a remote operated vehicle (ROV), an acoustic quiet zone for marine life studies, and a moonpool for deploying equipment. It can also function as a luxury charter yacht, hosting up to 36 guests and 54 crew in sumptuous accommodations designed by Espen Øino.

This dual-purpose design makes it a pioneering vessel, capable of hosting scientists, philanthropists, and charter guests. It represents a new era of purpose-driven superyachting, where luxury serves a greater environmental mission.

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What is REV Ocean designed to do?

REV Ocean is a 183-meter vessel built to support ocean research and exploration. Its stated mission is to help find solutions for a healthier ocean rather than serving only as a private yacht.

Who funded REV Ocean?

The vessel was funded by Norwegian billionaire Kjell Inge Røkke. It was built by VARD and combines private-yacht features with facilities intended for scientific work.

Is REV Ocean a yacht or a research ship?

It is a hybrid vessel that blurs the line between a private megayacht and an oceanographic research platform. Its size, laboratories, and scientific mission give it capabilities beyond a conventional leisure yacht.

What company built REV Ocean?

REV Ocean was built by VARD, a shipbuilding company known for specialized vessels. Its equipment and layout were planned around long-range ocean research and environmental missions.

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