Abu Dhabi-based ADNOC Logistics & Services has placed an order with Malaysia's Nam Cheong shipbuilding group for two 60-meter Remote Operated Landing Crafts (ROLC) and two 60-meter Diving Support Vessels (DSV), with a total contract value of US$64.5 million. The vessels are scheduled for delivery in the second half of 2027 and early 2028. The ROLCs, developed by France's SeaOwl Group, will be the world's first fully unmanned and remotely operated landing crafts, controlled from shore via satellite. These innovative vessels feature AI-enabled route optimization and auto docking, offering up to 30% reduction in CO2 emissions compared to traditional ships. All four vessels will be constructed at Nam Cheong Group’s Miri Yard in Sarawak, Malaysia.
ADNOC Group Orders Unmanned Landing Crafts and Diving Support Vessels from Nam Cheong Shipyard
Ella Trusteddocks
Topics
Connected to This Story
Free weekly digest
This week's ship orders & deliveries — every Friday
New contracts, launches and shipyard news in one email. No account needed, unsubscribe anytime.
More Shipbuilding News
View all →Emarat Maritime Orders Six More LR1 Tankers in China
Dubai-based Emarat Maritime has ordered six additional 74,000 dwt LR1 product tankers in China, further expanding a…
Oct 14, 2026
Tsakos Group Orders Two Containerships from Hengli Heavy Industries
Greek shipowner Tsakos Group has placed an order for two 3,200 TEU containerships with China's Hengli Heavy Industries,…
Oct 14, 2026
Samsung Heavy Industries Secures $226m Order for Two VLGCs
Samsung Heavy Industries has won a contract worth approximately $226m to build two Very Large Gas Carriers, according…
Oct 13, 2026
CSSC Chengxi Delivers Bulk Carrier ASL MARS Ahead of Schedule
CSSC Chengxi Shipyard, a subsidiary of China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC), delivered the 82,000 DWT bulk…
Oct 13, 2026