SINGAPORE (May 2): Vard Holdings, the designer and shipbuilder of specialised vessels, has secured a contract of an undisclosed value for the design and construction of one Research Expedition Vessel (REV) for Rosellinis Four-10.

Developed by Vard Design in collaboration with the customer and the designer Espen Øino, the REV is expected to enter service in 2020.

The highly specialised vessel is tailor-made for worldwide research and expedition activities, with the objective of developing knowledge and sustainable solutions to address the ocean’s environmental challenges. WWF Norway is invited by the shipowner to take part in the further development of the research and expedition project.

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