Vard has signed a contract for the design and construction of two commissioning service operation vessels (CSOVs), valued at between €100m and €200m for an undisclosed international customer.
The two CSOVs are of the 87m long Vard 4 19 design developed by Vard Design in Ålesund, Norway. The basic design will be upgraded to the customer’s needs to give environmental benefits with a hull design optimised for low fuel consumption, as well as high operability and comfort. A battery hybrid propulsion system, prepared for the use of methanol fuel in future, enables the vessels to run with zero emission for periods, as well as adding peak power and maintaining an energy efficient profile in all operations.
The Vard 4 19 CSOV is considered a versatile platform for all wind support operations, focusing on onboard logistics, comfort, large storage capacities and superior operability. The vessels will be equipped with the electric controlled motion compensated (ECMC) 30m walk-to-work-gangway system from Vard subsidiary Seaonics, providing technical personnel stepless access to offshore windfarm installations ranging from 15m to 30m above sea-level. The system features a tower with an integrated elevator and is suitable for both personnel and cargo transfer. To ensure safe and efficient handling operations, the vessel will be equipped with an ECMC C25 7-ton 3D compensated crane with, capable of lifting items of up to 5t at a reach of 25m. The vessel will be issued with DNV’s cyber secure (essential) notation.
Vard Electro will deliver a complete SeaQ package designed to support safe, efficient, and modern vessel operations. With a flexible integrated system architecture, the SeaQ portfolio enables digital progress by unifying key functions into one platform – supporting the shift toward smarter and more sustainable maritime operations. The digitalisation is fully realized through the SeaQ Bridge, providing operators with an intuitive and streamlined workstation that offers centralized access to all key systems. Paired with the SeaQ Green Pilot, the vessel is equipped with a cloud-based solution for monitoring of fuel consumption, energy use, and emissions – onboard and remotely. This enables data-driven decision-making for improved performance and long-term efficiency.
Vard Interiors will deliver sustainable HVAC-R and piping systems, with a focus on energy efficiency.
Vard SVP Sales and Marketing, Runar Vågnes, said: “With the order of these two latest vessels, we’ve now surpassed 40 tailored walk-to-work vessels ordered or delivered—a milestone made possible by our clients’ continued confidence in our design, solutions, and quality.”
The hull of the first vessel will be built at one of Vard’s yards in Romania while outfitting, commissioning, and delivery will be from one of Vard’s Norwegian yards. The second vessel will be built at Vard Vung Tau in Vietnam.
Image: Two hybrid methanol-ready CSOV vessels have been ordered from Vard (credit: Vard Group)
