CSOV

MARIN confirms high propulsion efficiency of Schottel SRP-D

SRP-D

Schottel reports that, at the request of the Damen Group, the Maritime Research Institute Netherlands (MARIN) has carried out extensive research to demonstrate the added value of the Schottel RudderPropeller Dynamic (SRP-D) for offshore wind commissioning service operation vessels (CSOVs). An earlier study had already demonstrated a reduced DP footprint and fuel savings, and this latest research focused particularly on propulsion efficiency during thruster interactions.

SRP-D with a propeller...

https://www.marinelog.com/technology/marin-confirms-high-propulsion-efficiency-of-schottel-srp-d/

Ulstein Verft begins outfitting first BS Offshore SX222 CSOV

SX222 CSOV

The hull of the first of two Twin X-Stern commissioning service operation vessels under construction for Bernhard Schulte Offshore (BS Offshore) arrived at Ulstein Verft in Norway on Dec. 18, 2024. This milestone marked the start-up of outfitting of the SX222 CSOV design vessel (Yard No. 320) at the shipyard.

Photo: Ulstein

The hull of the SX222 CSOV was constructed at the Crist shipyard in Poland, with all the design and engineering being carried out by Ulstein companies, including Ulstein...

https://www.marinelog.com/offshore/offshore-wind/ulstein-verft-begins-outfitting-first-bs-offshore-sx222-csov/

Vard Electro delivers SeaQ Communication for Ulstein CSOV duo

To meet tight construction schedules, complex shipbuilding projects demand efficient system integration and commissioning from suppliers. Fincantieri group member Vard’s marine electrical specialist Vard Electro recently demonstrated its competence in this area with its debut delivery for the Ulstein Verft shipyard: The integrated SeaQ Communication solutions for the two advanced newbuild CSOVs now delivered by the yard to Olympic.

VIDEO: Ulstein delivers Olympic Boreas

The initial delivery for...

https://www.marinelog.com/offshore/vard-electro-delivers-seaq-communication-for-ulstein-csov-duo/

VIDEO: Vard delivers new CSOV Norwind Helm

Vard has delivered the commissioning service operation vessel Norwind Helm to Norwind Offshore. The vessel was named in Ålesund, Norway, Nov. 15, and went to work the following day. It is the fifth vessel Vard has delivering to Norwind Offshore and was delivered two weeks ahead of the contractual delivery date.

“Norwind Offshore is very pleased to take delivery of newbuild 952 – Norwind Helm from Vard, also delivered ahead of schedule,” said Norwind Offshore CEO Svein Leon Aure. :This marks the...

https://www.marinelog.com/offshore/offshore-wind/video-vard-delivers-new-csov-norwind-helm/

VIDEO: First of new Windcat Elevation hydrogen-powered CSOVs launches

Damen Shipyards, Windcat and CMB.TECH have held a ceremony celebrating the launch of the first of six Windcat Elevation Series of future-proof offshore wind farm Commissioning Service Operation Vessels (CSOVs).

The launch ceremony took place October 12 at Ha Long Shipyard in Vietnam, where Damen is constructing all six CSOVs. With this first CSOV in the water, Damen will continue with its outfitting and commissioning operations to prepare the vessel for delivery in second quarter2025.

Windcat...

https://www.marinelog.com/offshore/offshore-wind/video-first-of-new-windcat-elevation-hydrogen-powered-csovs-launches/

Navigare and Norwind exercise Vard 4 19 CSOV option

Fincantieri reports that its Norwegian subsidiary Vard has signed a new contract for the design and construction of a tailor-made Vard 4 19 commissioning service operation vessel (CSOV) for Navigare Capital Partners in close collaborationwith Norwind Offshore. The agreement exercises the first option t under an agreement signed in March 2024 (see earlier story). In addition to this contract, Vard and Navigare Capitals have also agreed on two new options, the first of which can be declared later...

https://www.marinelog.com/offshore/offshore-wind/navigare-and-norwind-exercise-vard-4-19-csov-option/

Ampelmann completes successful first transfers with new W-type tower gangway

Netherlands-based offshore access system specialist Ampelmann reports that it has has successfully completed the first offshore transfers with its new W-type system onboard the construction service operation vessel (CSOV) Olympic Boreas, delivered by Ulstein Verft to Fosnavåg, Norway, headquartered Olympic Group in July.

VIDEO: Ulstein delivers Olympic Boreas

The W-type is one of Ampelmann’s latest electric motion compensated systems and was designed and developed as a result of the growing...

https://www.marinelog.com/offshore/offshore-wind/ampelmann-completes-successful-first-transfers-with-new-w-type-tower-gangway/

VIDEO: Ulstein delivers Olympic Boreas

Olympic Boreas

Ulstein Verft today delivered the state-of-the-art offshore wind commissioning service operation vessel (CSOV) Olympic Boreas to Fosnavåg, Norway, headquartered Olympic Group.

The vessel is the first of two sister vessels based on the Ulstein SX222 design by Ulstein Design & Solutions AS and features the Twin X-Stern solution, with four main thrusters: two aft and two in the foreship. With this innovative setup, the vessel is described by Ulstein as “exceptionally swift” and can perform...

https://www.marinelog.com/news/video-ulstein-delivers-olympic-boreas/

Rem Offshore back at Vard for a third CSOV

Fosnavåg, Norway-headquartered Rem Offshore has signed a contract with Fincantieri Group member Vard covering the design and construction of a state-of-the-art CSOV. The vessel will be the third commissioning service operation vessel built by Vard for Rem offshore. The first two, Rem Power and Rem Wind, were delivered in 2023 and 2024 respectively.

Rem Offshore books straight-from-the-shipyard charter for newbuild CSOV

“Rem Power and Rem Wind have set a new standard with their innovative...

https://www.marinelog.com/offshore/rem-offshore-back-at-vard-for-a-third-csov/

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