Ocean Infinity completes Armada fleet milestone with delivery of final vessel

Southampton, UK-based Ocean Infinity has reached a significant milestone with the delivery from VARD of the final vessel in its 14 vessel Armada fleet. Over the past five years, Ocean Infinity has taken delivery of and deployed a fleet of cutting edge, lean-crewed vessels.

This latest delivery completes the 86-metre class of Armada ships, following the successful introduction of the 78-metre class in 2023. Twelve vessels are now in live operation, with the remaining two following close behind, pushing the boundaries of robotics and technology at sea.

This achievement reflects Ocean Infinity’s purpose: using innovative technology to transform operations at sea to enable people and the planet to thrive. The vessels are a huge part of what makes that transformation possible - inherently smaller than conventional counterparts and integrated into Ocean Infinity’s onshore control centre for live monitoring and remote control of robotic sub-systems. The Armada fleet is already delivering safer, more sustainable solutions - reducing the number of people offshore, cutting fuel consumption, and creating more efficient ways of working.

Each vessel is mobilised with a tailored suite of equipment, including advanced underwater robotic systems, enabling a wide range of data collection tasks. From geophysical surveys to geotechnical investigations, these capabilities support complex offshore projects globally from the United States to Europe and the Asia Pacific, delivering high quality data and driving innovation in subsea operations.

"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 started out as a bold ambition is now a reality. These vessels are not a concept or an R&D project - they are operating today, transforming the way offshore work is done by focusing on software and technology first. We owe a huge debt of thanks to everyone involved!”

With the fleet complete and onshore control centres becoming increasingly capable, Ocean Infinity says it is unlocking new possibilities for the future of offshore operations - continuing to lead the way in robotics and technology.