The "Step Forward" programme also involves greater emphasis on user-friendliness, functionality and operability.
It said: "Despite challenging market conditions, Vard continues to take initiatives and cooperate closely with customers and partners to enhance the power of innovation in the maritime industry."
The offshore vessel specialist has been working with designer Per Ivar Selvaag and Montaag, a California and Norway-based design agency.
The prototypes will see the master perched above the vessel overlooking operations from the cockpit bridge, which has a 360 degree view of the ocean.
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