Windward exercises CSOV options
The 87.5m-long vessels have a beam of 19.5m and will be equipped with a height-adjustable motion-compensated gangway with elevator system and a height-adjustable boat landing system (Source: Windward Offshore)
Windward Offshore has exercised options at Fincantieri subsidiary Vard for two more commissioning service operation vessels (CSOVs). The options are part of an order for two, option two, CSOVs placed in October 2023.
The 87.5m-long vessels, of Vard 4 19 design, will have height-adjustable motion-compensated gangways and elevator systems and a height-adjustable boat-landing station. Energy efficiency will be supported by a SeaQ system from Vard Electro, which controls and coordinates essential vessel functions. The ships, which can accommodate 120 people, are being prepared for operation with green methanol.
The first of the four CSOVs is due for delivery in the second half of 2025. The other three vessels will be commissioned in 2026. Two ships will have hulls built at one of Vard’s shipyards in Romania, with outfitting, commissioning, and delivery at one of the company’s facilities in Norway. The other two vessels will be delivered from Vard’s Vietnam shipyard, the company said.
Christoph Geck-Schlich, Windward Offshore managing director, commented: “We believe CSOV vessels will play a crucial role in the energy transition, and we are looking forward to offering our clients a comprehensive offshore wind service platform which combines a unique blend of the extensive maritime and offshore wind industry expertise of our partners.”
Windward Offshore is a partnership between SeaRenergy Offshore, Blue Star Group, Diana Shipping, and SeraVerse.
