Haugesund, 26 February 2026 – Reach Subsea has secured a contract with Equinor on behalf of Gassco for external inspection of approximately 3,500 kilometres of pipeline in Norway and along export routes to Denmark, Germany and the UK, with options for additional work in the Netherlands, Belgium and France.
The contract covers external inspection of a large part of Gassco’s subsea pipeline portfolio and will be executed using Reach Remote 1, Reach Subsea’s uncrewed surface vessel solution, fully qualified in 2025, and the company’s high‑speed survey SROV capability operated from a conventionally crewed vessel where required.
Reach Subsea has additionally this week received the Cargo Ship Trading Certificate for Reach Remote 1 from the Norwegian Maritime Authority. Having previously operated under temporary permission, Reach Remote now holds full flagstate approval for commercial operations in European waters, marking a historic milestone for remotely operated vessels.
This contract is a strong validation of Reach Subsea’s remote inspection capabilities and our long‑term investment in uncrewed and autonomous technologies. The scale and geographic spread of the campaign demonstrate how Reach Remote can be deployed efficiently across multiple regions while maintaining high operational and data quality standards. Now also with the firm Cargo Ship Trading Certificate.
Jostein Alendal, CEO of Reach Subsea
The planning and preparation of the inspection campaign will commence immediately with the majority of the offshore operation performed in Q2 2026.
Both Equinor and Gassco are recognised for their contribution to the award, reflecting their continued focus on innovative, efficient and low‑emission solutions for inspection of critical offshore energy infrastructure.
The contract award reflects Reach Subsea’s leading technology, advanced underwater robotics and remote operations capabilities.
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For more information please contact:
Arne Joa
Chief Financial Officer
Reach Subsea ASA
arne.joa@reachsubsea.no
About Reach Subsea
Reach Subsea delivers its services through a versatile fleet of vessels, including survey, IMR, construction support, and remote vessels. Our teams operate worldwide, providing inspection, maintenance, construction support, survey and data services across multiple industries, supporting clients throughout every stage of their project lifecycles. Our offshore teams are powered by advanced ROV technology and backed by onshore engineering expertise, turning complex ocean challenges into reliable solutions. With over 500 skilled professionals and offices in Norway, Sweden, the UK, the US, Brazil, Trinidad, Australia, and Singapore, our vision—’Sustainable access to ocean space’—drives safe, innovative, and sustainable subsea operations.