Vard has announced the delivery of a fourth commissioning service operation vessel (CSOV) from the Vard Vung Tau shipyard to Windward offshore.
With Windward Athens, Windward Paris, Windward Munich and now Windward Hamburg, all four purpose-built CSOVs have joined the Windward Offshore fleet. Together, they form the backbone of Windward Offshore’s fleet, strengthening the company’s ability to support offshore wind projects with modern, flexible and future-orientated assets throughout construction, commissioning and long-term operations.
The new vessel combines advanced offshore technology with a focus on efficient and lower-emission operations. Key features include a height-adjustable motion-compensated gangway with integrated elevator, an electric motion-compensated crane, a height-adjustable boat landing system and a battery-hybrid propulsion system prepared for future operation on green methanol.
Windward Hamburg is based on the Vard 4 19 design and measures 87.5m in length and 19.5m in beam, with accommodation for up to 120 people. Like her sister vessel Windward Munich, Windward Hamburg is additionally equipped with a helideck, increasing operational flexibility and providing an additional option for the safe transfer of personnel to and from the vessel to the wind turbine.
Bastian Hagebeuker, MD Windward Offshore, said: “This delivery is a very special moment for us. What began as an ambitious newbuilding programme has now become a fleet. Reaching this milestone is a proud achievement and reflects the commitment of everyone involved and our strong partnership with Vard. With all four vessels now delivered and entering operations, we have built a strong foundation for the next stage of our development.”
Runar Vågnes, Vard SVP Sales, added: “The delivery of Windward Hamburg marks an important milestone in our partnership with Windward Offshore. We thank the Windward Offshore team for their trust and close cooperation. Delivering all four vessels on or ahead of schedule is a strong achievement, and we are proud of what we have accomplished together. We look forward to continuing our partnership and supporting the growth of the offshore wind industry.”
The fleet is already demonstrating its capabilities in operation. Windward Athens and Windward Paris are successfully operating for clients and have together safely transferred more than 14,000 people via their motion-compensated gangways. Windward Munich, the third vessel in the series delivered in July 2026, is currently en route to Hamburg for the official naming ceremony and will then commence its first charter.
Image: ‘Windward Hamburg’ (source: Vard Group)
