• Guests

    36

  • Cabins

    18

  • Crew

    30

Length GT Built
194.9m
 19,235 GT 2027
Beam Draft Top Speed
22m 5.25m 17.8 Kts

The 194.9m expedition yacht REV Ocean is being constructed by Vard and is due to be delivered in 2027. The yacht's elegant exterior design is by Espen Oeino, while her interiors are the work of H2 Yacht Design.

Key Features

  • Two helipads and moon pool
  • Onboard incinerator for micro plastics
  • Equipped for deep-sea and polar expeditions
  • Ice class PC6
  • 21,120 nautical mile range, hybrid propulsion
  • Silent-R notation to prevent underwater noise

Design & Construction

Designed around a displacement w/ bulbous bow steel hull and an aluminium superstructure she features a 22m beam and a 5.25m draft. The yacht is built over 9 decks with an internal volume of 19,235 GT (Gross Tonnes). The design also incorporates a heli-pad.

Launched in August 2019 this yacht undertook sea trials over the following months.

Exterior Design

Designed by Espen Øino, a specialist in expedition yachts, REV stands for Research Expedition Vessel, underlining its focus on scientific exploration.

Slim hull lines, a wave-cutting bulb, and a slender foreship boost fuel efficiency, vital for REV's scientific missions. Øino’s design meets unusual challenges by turning areas usually reserved for luxury into a state-of-the-art R&D lab. A modular layout supports wet and dry labs, editing rooms, offices, and a dedicated R&D hangar, creating a flexible environment for real-time research.

REV’s role extends to environmental conservation, with systems to collect surface plastic and an onboard incinerator that burns up to five tonnes daily to generate thermal power. A carefully shaped bulbous bow, based on submarine technology, reduces pitching, delivering a smoother, quieter ride.

Guest spaces sit forward, with cabins, saloons, a gym, and dining areas, while flexible aft decks can form a winter garden in freezing conditions. Midship, a 24m x 22m x 7m research hangar with large side doors supports equipment movement. An 80sq/m atrium, rising through seven decks, ties into the main vertical technical zone.

REV Ocean pushes beyond traditional yacht design, balancing style and functionality. The bold profile, with "REV" prominent on the bow, signals a vessel built to protect the oceans. More than a yacht, REV Ocean is designed to drive positive change in the marine world.

Interior Design

The interior design of REV Ocean is tailored to support scientific endeavors and the comfort of its guests. The design adheres to the strict safety standards of SOLAS Passenger Vessel without compromising on quality or style.

In place of traditional wood finishes, which are limited by SOLAS due to fire safety concerns, the yacht's interiors use hot-rolled metal and black metal accents, particularly for structural elements like door frames. A mix of industrial and Scandinavian style, defined by concrete, wood, metal, and stone, gives the space a raw, clean edge with a steady, unforced warmth.

The centerpiece of the yacht's interior is the atrium, spanning several decks. Its staircase is envisioned as a minimalist sculptural installation. The atrium is also a conduit for natural light, enhancing the openness of the interior environment.

REV Ocean's interior spaces are purpose-built for research, collaboration, and innovation. The research hangar is expansive, with high side doors providing easy access and facilitating the movement of equipment and personnel. The hangar adjoins wet and dry laboratories, editing rooms, and suites of offices, all designed to be adaptable to the varying requirements of the researchers and their projects. The inclusion of a 3D printing facility and an adjacent welding workshop underscores the vessel's commitment to on-the-spot innovation and development.

In addition to these technical spaces, the yacht includes communal areas where guests and researchers can convene for collaborative discussions or relaxation. These areas are equipped with state-of-the-art communication tools, ensuring that the exchange of ideas is uninhibited by logistical constraints.

Accommodation

Accommodation aboard REV Ocean will be designed to cater to a diverse group of guests, providing a sophisticated environment for those joining the vessel's expeditions. With the capacity to house up to 28 guests in addition to crew and scientists, REV Ocean will offer a variety of cabins tailored to the needs of those on board.

The vessel's guest cabins are designed with a focus on function and luxury, ensuring comfort during extended voyages. The interior design, characterized by a contemporary, industrial aesthetic, will emphasize practicality and style, using materials compliant with SOLAS Passenger Vessel safety standards. Guests can expect a refined yet understated experience, with accommodations designed to support the dual purpose of research and exploration without compromising on quality.

Accommodation for the 36 crew members and 54 scientists will be designed to ensure optimal comfort and functionality. Crew cabins will be equipped with essential amenities, allowing those who operate and maintain the vessel to rest and rejuvenate between their demanding duties.

Performance & Capabilities

REV Ocean uses a diesel-electric propulsion system built for efficiency and lower environmental impact. It features modern Tier III engines to meet strict emission standards. A three-megawatt lithium battery pack reduces generator workload, cutting fuel use by 20 to 30 percent. Diesel particulate filters clean exhaust emissions, and Vard's SeaQ Green Pilot system helps the crew manage cruising speeds for low-emission operation.

The vessel can travel 21,120 nautical miles at a steady 11 knots. Expansive waste management and storage systems support up to 90 people for 114 days, with an extra 20 days possible using deck containers. A modular layout allows flexibility for research or charter trips, adapting for guests, scientists, or crew depending on the mission.

REV Ocean is fitted with two pairs of 14-square-metre retractable active stabilizer fins and two three-metre retractable drop keels. These stabilizers smooth the ride for passenger comfort and scientific precision.

The vessel cuts underwater noise by following DNV-GL SILENT-R standards. Minimal turbulence along the hull and propeller blades is achieved through features like a specially designed bulbous bow and even loading on the blades.

REV Ocean's green approach goes beyond propulsion. The team worked paint companies to source hull coatings and anti-fouling agents that avoid releasing harmful substances into the sea. Heat recovery systems capture engine heat for water supply and hotel needs, improving overall energy efficiency.

Amenities

The REV Ocean features a variety of technical and scientific capabilities designed to advance oceanographic research.

Survey Equipment

  • An under-hull gondola carries sub-bottom profilers and twin multi-beam echosounders, mapping the seabed down to 8000 meters.

  • Twin drop keels house biological echosounders, sonars, and Acoustic Doppler Current Profilers for marine studies.

  • An underwater hydrophone system monitors acoustic activity.

  • A forward air sampling snorkel feeds directly to an aerosol lab for atmospheric research.

  • Twin high-speed satellite terminals handle communication.

Exploration and Sampling

  • An ROV-winch with a 6000m umbilical, a CTD-winch with a 4500m umbilical, a deep sea/CTD-winch with an 8000m synthetic umbilical, a net sounding/towed array winch with a 3000m wire, and a traction winch with a 6000m synthetic rope support deep-sea exploration.

  • An eco-harvesting system enables live catch and release of biomass and pelagic samples.

  • An aft trawling arrangement uses 3000m trawl wires for mid-water column pelagic sampling.

Laboratories and Facilities

  • Nine multi-functional science laboratories provide dry, wet, chilled, and freezer spaces.

  • Specialized control rooms manage ROV and survey operations.

  • A 36-seat auditorium with a Dolby Atmos sound system hosts lectures.

  • A media editing suite supports videography and documentary production.

  • A conference center offers large and small meeting rooms, along with a hot-swap desk area.

  • A multi-purpose exhibition room and lecture room support events and presentations.

Deck Equipment

  • A scientific hangar houses five over-the-side gantry cranes, with two cranes adapted for auxiliary trawling and plastic retrieval.

  • A 7.7 x 5m Moonpool with a Launch and Recovery System accommodates AUVs, ROVs, CTDs, submarines, and other scientific equipment.

  • A large deck crane, capable of lifting 30T at 25 meters, also supports a coring system for sampling down to 6000 meters.

  • The container deck holds up to 12 x 20’ containers, offering connections for containerised laboratories and reefer containers.

  • A coring system retrieves 18-meter-long, 80mm core samples from depths up to 6000 meters.

Dive Centre and Aerial Support

  • The dive centre includes a decompression chamber and both air and nitrox systems.

  • Twin helipads and a single hangar accommodate helicopters and drones, including an Airbus H145 2+8 seat helicopter.

  • Multiple tenders, workboats, and zodiacs support various operational needs.

REV, the luxury yacht-turned-expedition vessel-turned research vessel - has captured the attention of the yachting industry not just for its sheer size, but the considerable ambition of the people behind it

Jenna Mehdi, Superyachts.com (October 2020)

Make no mistake, there might be swanky luxury cabins for charter guests, and she might be considered the largest superyacht in the world, but REV Ocean’s core mission is, and always will be, saving the ocean.

Charlotte Hogarth-Jones, Boat International (October 2012)

182.9-metre expedition yacht REV is equipped with state-of-the-art sampling, observation, mapping and communication equipment for conducting research that covers the entire marine ecosystem, from the coastal zone to abyssal depths, and from polar regions to the tropics.

Yacht Harbour (April 2020)

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