LARS contract for four new offshore construction vessels
December 9, 2025By Seawork Press FP
Kongsberg Maritime
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Four new offshore construction vessels are to each be equipped with two advanced Launch and Recovery Systems (LARS) units, supporting subsea construction and ROV operations.
Kongsberg Maritime’s contract with Sea1 Offshore scope of supply per vessel includes two telescopic A-frames, fully electrical umbilical winches, energy efficient hydraulic power units, and a dedicated control system. Each system offers a safe working load of 15 tonnes (vehicle dry weight) and winch cable capacity of 4,500 metres, ensuring robust performance for deep-water operations.
“The award of this contract demonstrates our renewed commitment to delivering world-class handling solutions for the offshore industry,” said Ingar Hovden, Sales Manager, Kongsberg Maritime. “Our LARS technology combines proven engineering with modern efficiency features, helping operators achieve safe and sustainable operations.”
Andreas Kjøl, CCO of Sea1 Offshore, added: “We are confident those state-of-the-art WROV Launch and Recovery Systems will give us market leading operability in harsh environment operations with the equipment fully integrated to the vessels’ power electric and energy storage systems.”
The systems are designed with a compact and modular approach, making them easy to integrate on different vessel types while maintaining high durability and minimising downtime. Operators benefit from optimised handling for ROVs and subsea equipment, ensuring smooth and efficient missions.
