Posted on March 12, 2025
๐๐๐ฃ๐จ๐ซ ๐ฆ๐ข๐ฅ๐๐ฌ๐ญ๐จ๐ง๐ ๐๐จ๐ซ ๐๐๐ง ๐๐จ๐ซ๐ ๐ข๐ง ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐๐๐ฏ๐๐ฅ๐จ๐ฉ๐ฆ๐๐ง๐ญ ๐จ๐ ๐ฎ๐ง๐ฆ๐๐ง๐ง๐๐ ๐ฌ๐ฎ๐ซ๐ฏ๐๐ฒ ๐ฏ๐๐ฌ๐ฌ๐๐ฅ๐ฌ!
We are proud to announce that our newest uncrewed survey vessel (USV), the VO:X Barentsz, is the first uncrewed seagoing vessel to fly the Dutch flag. This significant achievement will drive further development in the field.
A vessel is allowed to fly the flag of a country once that country issues a certificate of registry. This connection between the vessel and the flag state forms the basis of the applicable maritime law on board the vessel.
This milestone is an significant acknowledgement of unmanned vessels and indicates that the industry, together with the Ministerie van Infrastructuur en Waterstaat, is developing the required regulations for these vessels. โ
The VO:X Barentsz is Van Oordโs fifth USV and the first one specialised for operations at sea. This 7-metre vessel is designed for challenging offshore conditions and supports our dredging, offshore wind and maritime infrastructure projects.
Unmanned survey vessels enable Van Oord to collect more data for our clients at lower emissions. Additionally, deploying these vessels increases safety by eliminating the need for an onboard operator and surveyor. With this advanced and special technology, we can help our clients achieve refined results and set new standards for sustainable and safe operations.
