REV Ocean is a large research expedition vessel and expedition yacht project built by VARD. The vessel is intended to support ocean science, environmental research and mission work, while also including superyacht-level guest accommodation. Public source data records the vessel at approximately 194.9 metres in length, with accommodation for scientists, guests and crew, laboratory and mission spaces, long-range capability and final outfitting scheduled before operational readiness. The yacht should be treated as under final outfitting rather than as a fully delivered private yacht.
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Rev Ocean
Credit: Vard
Overview
| Builder | VARD |
|---|---|
| Other names | REV |
| Type | Research expedition vessel / expedition yacht |
| Status | Available for Charter |
| Country | Norway |
| Build date | Jan. 1, 2026 |
| Launch date | Jan. 1, 2019 |
| Flag | Norway |
| Classification | Ice Class PC6 / DNV Silent-R notation reported in public yacht sources |
Specifications
| Length | 194.90 m |
|---|---|
| Beam | 22.00 m |
| Draught | 5.25 m |
| Gross tonnage | 19235.00 |
| Construction | Steel hull with aluminium superstructure |
| Max speed | 17.80 kn |
| Cruise speed | 11.00 kn |
| Range | Approximately 21,120 nautical miles at 11 knots, according to public yacht specification sources. |
| Water capacity | 370000 |
| Machinery | Diesel-electric / hybrid propulsion reported in public yacht sources. |
Accommodation
| Guests | 36 |
|---|---|
| Cabins | 18 |
| Crew | 54 |
Design
| Naval architecture | VARD |
|---|---|
| Exterior design | Espen Øino |
| Interior design | H2 Yacht Design |
Commercial
| Approximate value | €460,000,000 |
|---|---|
| Estimated annual running cost | €64,400,000 |