First 78-metre Armada vessel begins sea trials
Ocean Infinity’s first 78-metre Armada robotic vessel entered sea trials in Vietnam after construction by VARD.
Why it matters
Sea trials moved the exact Armada A78-class programme from construction into vessel testing, while remote-system fit-out and Remote Control Centre integration still remained ahead.
Evidence notes
- The ship is part of Ocean Infinity’s remotely operated Armada programme.
- VARD built the vessel at its Vietnamese facilities.
- The trial marked vessel testing, not the start of full commercial remote operation.