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Vard gets AiP for CSOV methanol fueling system

Lloyd’s Register has awarded Fincantieri’s Norwegian headquartered Vard subsidiary an Approval in Principle (AiP) covering the methanol fueling system for two commissioning service operation vessels (CSOVs).

The Vard 422 design vessels are under construction for the U.K.’s largest operator of offshore wind support vessels, Aberdeen-headquartered North Star, and will be among the first prepared for conversion to green fuels in the offshore wind market.

Tailor-made for North Star with new methanol...

https://www.marinelog.com/offshore/vard-gets-aip-for-csov-methanol-fueling-system/

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/

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/

Vard to supply design and equipment for two Cochin Shipyard SOVs

Vard 4 19 to be built by Cochin Shipyard

India’s Cochin Shipyard has placed an order with Fincantieri’s Vard subsidiary covering design and equipment for two hybrid electric service operation vessels (SOVs) on order at the yard for Aberdeen, Scotland-based North Star.

“Vard has a long-term relationship with both Cochin Shipyard Ltd. and North Star, and we are grateful to continue the cooperation by supporting them with the design and building at an external shipyard,” says Ove Dimmen, senior vice president sales & marketing at Vard....

https://www.marinelog.com/offshore/offshore-wind/vard-to-supply-design-and-equipment-for-two-cochin-shipyard-sovs/

Island Offshore exercises option to build second OECV at Vard

Fincantieri’s Norwegian subsidiary Vard is to build a second hybrid-powered Ocean Energy Construction Vessel (OECV) for Ulsteinvik, Norway, headquartered Island Offshore, which is majority owned by the Chouest and Ulstein families.

Island Offshore orders innovative ocean energy construction vessel

The new contract exercises the first of the two options for additional vessels included in the OECV order placed at Vard by Island Offshore in May. The vessels are being built to a new Vard 3 25 design...

https://www.marinelog.com/offshore/island-offshore-exercises-option-to-build-second-oecv-at-vard/

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