SEAONICS to equip Inkfish’s latest Research Vessel

Published
September 24, 2025
SEAONICS has signed a new contract with VARD to deliver a complete research package for Inkfish’s upcoming research vessel, RV6000.
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The package will include an A-frame system, scientific winch system, launch and recovery system (LARS) for ROV operations, and an offshore crane. Together, these systems will provide the RV6000 with the robust and sustainable equipment required for demanding oceanographic missions.

The custom-built research vessel is speciallydesigned for scientific exploration. It will join Inkfish’s growingfleet, alongside RV Hydra and RV Dagon, to supportmarine research globally. Working closely with host countries, data collectedcontributes to open-sourced repositories.

Together with our mother company Vard, the delivery date for the vessel is scheduled to Q2 2028.

"This project allows us to showcase SEAONICS’ commitment to high operability, reliability, and innovation in research applications. Working with VARD and Inkfish, we’re contributing to a vessel that will set new standards in marine exploration," says Knut Molnes, Sales Support Manager.

Building on our track record of delivering research packages to several advanced vessels worldwide, this contract further strengthens our role as a trusted partner for the scientific community.

About Inkfish

Inkfish is an organization that integrates vessels, engineering, medical innovation, and operational expertise to advance research and technology.

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About SEAONICS

SEAONICS’s mission is to make mission critical maritime handling and lifting solutions even smarter, more efficient and profitable through specialized knowledge and advanced technology. In this way, SEAONICS gives their customers the upper hand in sustainable exploration, development and harvesting of the ocean space. SEAONICS is a subsidiary of Vard Group.

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