Ocean Infinity Completes Delivery of Armada Fleet with Final Vessel
Ocean Infinity has taken delivery of the 14th and final vessel in its Armada fleet, completing an ambitious program launched in 2020 to build a new generation of robotics-equipped, low-emission vessels for geophysical and geotechnical surveys.
The latest delivery completes the 86-meter class of Armada vessels, following the introduction of the 78-meter class in 2023. Twelve vessels are now in operation, with the remaining two set to follow shortly, according to the company.
Smaller, Smarter, and Remotely Operated
Ocean Infinity’s new Armada vessels are smaller than conventional counterparts and are fully integrated with the company’s onshore control centre, enabling live monitoring and remote control of robotic sub-systems.
The company says the lean-crewed design reduces the number of people offshore, cuts fuel consumption, and enables more efficient ways of working. Each vessel is mobilized with a tailored suite of equipment, including advanced underwater robotic systems.
Supporting Offshore Projects Worldwide
According to Ocean Infinity, the Armada fleet is already supporting complex offshore projects around the world, spanning the United States, Europe, and the Asia Pacific. The vessels are delivering a wide range of subsea operations, from geophysical surveys to geotechnical investigations.
A Five-Year Vision Realized
“Completing the Armada 86-metre class marks an extraordinary moment – five years ago we said we’d build a fleet of fourteen ships, designed unconventionally because speed to capability mattered – and we’ve done it, despite the many challenges along the way,” said Oliver Plunkett, Chief Executive Officer.
What began as a bold ambition is now a reality. The vessels are no longer a concept or an R&D project—they are operating today, transforming offshore work by putting software and technology first.
