The second commissioning service operation vessel (CSOV) built by Vard Brattvaag in Norway for Windward Offshore has been named ‘Windward Paris’ and delivered one week in advance of the contractual delivery date
Windward Paris follows Windward Athens, delivered on time in September 2025, and which is currently operating under an O&M contract, while Windward Paris will support the construction phase of a new offshore wind farm in the German Bight. These two vessels are the first of four advanced hybrid all-around platforms Windward Offshore has contracted with Fincantieri subsidiary Vard and are the maiden project for Windward Offshore in the CSOV/SOV market. Both vessels were chartered in advance and are going straight into operation after delivery.
Windward Paris is based on the Vard 4 19 design, featuring battery hybrid technology and preparation for future operation on green methanol, designed for sustainable offshore windfarm support operations. As two of Vard’s total delivery of four, both Windward Athens and Windward Paris are delivered with cyber notation according to the mandatory regulations.
Windward Paris is 87.5m long with a beam of 19.5m and is equipped with a height-adjustable motion-compensated gangway with elevator system, and a height-adjustable boat landing system. Seaonics has delivered a 5t@25m electric controlled motion compensated (ECMC) C25 3D crane designed for offshore wind operations. It features a fully electrical controlled motion compensation system, ensuring smooth and precise movements even in challenging conditions. To achieve energy-efficient and smart operations at sea, with the goal of reducing fuel consumption, the vessel has a comprehensive SeaQ package from Vard Electro that includes systems and solutions for power, control, bridge, and communication.
Image: ‘Windward Paris’ (source: Vard Group)
