CSOV

Ulstein Verft launches first of two Olympic CSOVs

CSOV towed out of Ulstein Verft building hall

Ulstein reports that the first of two advanced offshore wind construction service and operation vessels under construction for Norway’s Olympic Subsea ASA has been launched from the dock hall at its Ulstein Verft shipyard in Norway. The vessel uses Ulstein’s novel Twin X-Stern solution, described as a “four-wheel-drive solution for the seas.”

The vessel, the Olympic Boreas, is yard number 318 and the first of two sister vessels being built at Ulstein Verft for Olympic under a contract signed in...

https://www.marinelog.com/news/ulstein-verft-launches-first-of-two-olympic-csovs/

Norwind and Navigare back at Vard for a fifth CSOV

Ålesund, Norway, headquartered Norwind Offshore and Copenhagen, Denmark, headquartered Navigare Capital Partners have signed a contract with Fincantieri’s Vard subsidiary for the design and construction of a customized commissioning service operations vessel (CSOV). They also have options for an additional two vessels

This is the fifth CSOV vessel that Norwind Offshore and Navigare Capital Partners have contracted with Vard since October 2021. In addition, the group has previously converted a...

https://www.marinelog.com/offshore/offshore-wind/norwind-and-navigare-back-at-vard-for-a-fifth-csov/

Brunvoll says Windward CSOV thrusters are its “latest and greatest”

CSOV with Brunvoll thrusters

Windward Offshore’s decision to exercise an option adding two additional hybrid commissioning service operation vessels (CSOVs) to two already on order at Fincantieri group member Vard is good news for Norwegian propulsion specialist Brunvoll.

All four of Windward’s new vessels will have Brunvoll systems featuring two propulsion azimuth thrusters in the aft, and two retractable azimuth thrusters and a tunnel thruster in the bow. All the azimuth thrusters feature what Brunvoll calls “the latest...

https://www.marinelog.com/offshore/offshore-wind/brunvoll-says-windward-csov-thrusters-are-its-latest-and-greatest/

Windward Offshore ups its Vard CSOV order to four ships

Windward Offshore has exercised an option under a contract placed with Fincantieri’s Norwegian-based Vard subsidiary in October last year and has added two additional hybrid commissioning service operation vessels (CSOV) to the two booked in the original contract.

Windward Offshore is a new consortium led by the Rickmers family’s SeaRenergy Group, the offshore wind services arm of its Asian Spirit Steamship Company (ASSC). Other consortium members are Blue Star Group, Diana Shipping Inc., and...

https://www.marinelog.com/offshore/offshore-wind/windward-offshore-ups-its-vard-csov-order-to-four-ships/

Edda Wind lines up green term loan for CSOV quartet

Haugesund, Norway, headquartered Edda Wind ASA reports that it has secured green term loan financing for the four newbuild commissioning service operation vessels (CSOVs) that it ordered at Fincantieri’s Norwegian-based subsidiary Vard earlier this year.

The green term loan facility agreement is for the pre- and postdelivery financing of the four vessels under construction at Vard.

The EUR 161 million (about $176 million) green term loan facility agreement has been reached with Crédit Agricole...

https://www.marinelog.com/offshore/edda-wind-lines-up-green-term-loan-for-csov-quartet/

Windcat opts for Schottel propulsion for hydrogen-fueled CSOVs

SRP-D thruster selected for Wincat CSOVs

The first three in the series of hydrogen-fueled Commissioning Service Operation Vessels (CSOVs) ordered at Damen Shipyards by CMB Group’s offshore personnel transfer subsidiary Windcat (see earlier story) will feature full Schottel propulsion packages.

The 87-meter long by 20-meters wide Elevation Series walk-to-work CSOVs will come have comfortable accommodations for 120 passengers, and will provide a large warehouse and deck as well as various recreational areas and a hospital. The propulsion...

https://www.marinelog.com/offshore/offshore-wind/windcat-opts-for-schottel-propulsion-for-hydrogen-fueled-csovs/

New Windward Offshore consortium orders 2+2 CSOVs

Windward Offshore CSOV

Windward Offshore has placed an order for two hybrid, green methanol ready, commissioning service operation vessels (CSOVs) with Fincantieri’s Norwegian-headquartered Vard subsidiary that includes an option for two additional vessels. The first CSOV is scheduled for delivery in the second quarter of 2025. Its hull will be built in Romania, while the final outfitting, commissioning and delivery will be carried out in Norway. The second vessel will be built and delivered by Vard’s Vung Tau,...

https://www.marinelog.com/offshore/offshore-wind/new-windward-offshore-consortium-orders-22-csovs/

New Olympic CSOVs will feature Ampelmann transfer systems

Ampelmann

The Construction Service Operation Vessels (CSOVs) just ordered at Ulstein Verft by Stig Remøy’s Olympic group will feature Ampelmann’s W-type access systems. The electric motion compensated systems will be permanently integrated into the vessels.

The W-type is one of Ampelmann’s latest electric motion compensated systems. The system is height adjustable and can withstand sea states up to 3.5 meter Hs. Tailor-made to individual vessels, the modular system is well suited for construction,...

https://www.marinelog.com/technology/new-olympic-csovs-will-feature-ampelmann-transfer-systems/

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