Omega Subsea Robotics awards record contract to Kystdesign

Omega Subsea Robotics has awarded a substantial contract to Kystdesign for the supply of four advanced Constructor WROV systems. The press release can be read here. Further details will be shared soon.

Kystdesign is delighted to announce that it has been awarded a contract by Omega Subsea Robotics AS to supply four state-of-the-art Constructor WROV systems. This accomplishment further solidifies Kystdesign’ s reputation as a trusted and dependable provider of cutting-edge underwater robotics across diverse industries. 

"This is the largest contract in Kystdesign’ s history," said Tore Nedland, CEO of Kystdesign AS. 

"We are thrilled to begin a long-term collaboration with another local customer. We extend our sincere gratitude to our hardworking employees whose contributions made this achievement possible, and we would like to express our appreciation to Omega Subsea Robotics for their confidence in us." 

Omega Subsea Robotics is an industrial collaboration between Solstad Offshore and Omega Subsea, formed to facilitate joint investments in ROV systems and associated equipment. With the joint project management and personnel services capabilities of Omega Subsea and Solstad Offshore, the investments further enable Solstad to increase its presence in the oil and gas and renewable energy segments and expand its service offerings. 

The record delivery between the companies consists of four Kystdesign Constructor Mk 2 ROV systems - 220 hp ROV systems with a depth rating of 3000 m. The Constructor ROV is a key product in Kystdesign’ s line-up reflecting the company’ s steadfast determination to deliver cutting-edge solutions for underwater operations. 

Following delivery by end of 2023 the ROV systems will be mobilized on board nominated vessels in the Solstad fleet. The nomination of vessels and the timing of the mobilization on board will be determined by Solstad Offshore during the remainder of 2023. Omega Subsea will be responsible for managing, operating, and staffing the ROV systems in the future.

Tore Nedland, CEO of Kystdesign, celebrates the largest contract in company history, supplying four cutting-edge Constructor WROV systems to Omega Subsea Robotics.

About Kystdesign

Kystdesign is a leading provider of underwater solutions for turn-key solutions for complex systems such as work class ROVs and ROTs. With a strong focus on advanced robotics and a multidisciplinary engineering team, the company provides tailored solutions for underwater operations across a wide range of industries. 

About Omega Subsea Robotics

Omega Subsea Robotics was established in 2022 as an industrial collaboration between Solstad Offshore and Omega Subsea, with the aim of joint investments in ROV systems and associated equipment. 

In 2022, investments were made in two HD ROV systems from the supplier Schilling Robotics (US); both systems were delivered in 2022 and are now mobilized on board the Solstad vessel Normand Frontier.