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The future of ships

VARD is one of the major global designers and shipbuilders of specialized vessels. These articles, presented as the future of ships is stories from the world of VARD.

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Le Commandant Charcot delivered

We are pleased to announce the delivery of the first hybrid electric cruise icebreaker with LNG propulsion.
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Atlantic Towing selects Vard Electro for implementation of battery technology to reduce Green House Gas emissions

Vard Electro is pleased to announce the award of the contract for an innovative hybrid battery power system with Atlantic Towing to be integrated on their vessel Atlantic Shrike. Atlantic Towing is the first company to implement this multiple mode application of battery technologies on a single vessel in the Canadian Offshore Oil and Gas Industry.
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Ocean Infinity project highlights VARD’s strength as a fully integrated shipbuilder

VP Sales and Marketing Christian Utvik gives an inside look at a unique case and how VARD’s long experience as a quality shipbuilder with a ‘seamless’ value chain is defining its approach.
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HANSEATIC spirit delivered

We are pleased to announce the delivery of HANSEATIC spirit, the third expedition cruise vessel from VARD to Hapag-Lloyd Cruises in Germany.
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VARD to build largest yacht in the world – Somnio

We are pleased to announce the contract for the construction of Somnio, the world’s first residential “yacht liner”, finished to the highest possible standards.
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Building competence for the future

VARD employees participate in pilot project for the continuing education of skilled workers.
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Best in steep terrain

Meet Anne May Slinning, legal advisor in VARD and former professional freeride skier.
VARD 4 19 and VARD 4 12 for North Star Renewables

VARD wins North Star Renewables contract for three SOVs to operate on Dogger Bank Wind Farm

Norway, 6 April 2021 – VARD, one of the world’s major designers and shipbuilders of specialized vessels, is pleased to announce that it has secured contracts for the design and construction of three Service Operation Vessels (SOVs) for North Star Renewables in Scotland. The state-of-the-art hybrid trio will operate on the Dogger Bank Wind Farm in the North Sea.
Design illustration of VARD 9 03 Cable repair vessel for Orange Marine 2021

VARD once again proves worthy of trust

VARD is pleased to announce that Orange Marine has selected ship design from VARD’s extensive design portfolio when expanding their fleet of cable ships.
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Second Expedition Cruise Vessel delivered to Coral Expeditions

Following successful delivery of the sister ship Coral Adventurer in 2019, Australia-based Coral Expeditions ordered a second VARD 6 01 Expedition Cruise Vessel as part of its fleet expansion. The brand new Coral Geographer is now ready to sail on new adventures after arriving from Vard Vung Tau, our shipyard in Vietnam. Her first maiden voyage with passengers will start from Cairns, Queensland, at the end of March.