Vard has announced contracts for the design and construction of two Commissioning Service Operations Vessels (CSOVs) with options for two additional vessels, and the sales and conversion of one Platform Supply Vessel to be converted to a Service Operation Vessel (SOV) for Norwind Offshore in Ålesund, Norway.The two newbuildings are of VARD 4 19 design, developed by Vard Design in Ålesund, Norway. The CSOVs are tailor-made for world-wide services and maintenance operations at offshore wind farms.
The first vessel will be outfitted and delivered from Vard in Norway in 2Q 2023, with the hull to be built at Vard Braila in Romania. The second vessel will be built and delivered by Vard Vung Tau in Vietnam, scheduled for delivery in 3Q 2024.
The third vessel is a conversion and sales of one of Vard’s Platform Supply Vessel (PSV) that will be converted to a Service Operation Vessel (SOV). The vessel has been in operation in Asia and Australia and will now sail to Vard Brattvaag in Norway for a conversion and outfitting. The vessel will be delivered to Norwind Offshore in 2Q 2022.
Norwind Offshore is a newly established ship owning company that will offer specialised vessels designed for advanced maritime operations in the development and service of the offshore wind sector.