Vard has signed a contract for the design and construction of a hybrid-powered Service Operation Vessel (SOV) for service in Taiwan for operator Cyan Renewables.
Cyan is Asia’s first dedicated offshore wind vessel owner, headquartered in Singapore, with the aim to facilitate the transition towards a greener future by partnering wind farm developers and vessel operators. The vessel will enter a long-term contract with Siemens Gamesa on Hai Long No 2, a part of the Hai Long Offshore Wind Project, consisting of Hai Long No. 2 and No. 3 Offshore wind farms in Taiwan. Vard was awarded the design and building of the SOV after a tender in competition with other providers.
Founding CEO Cyan Renewables Lee Keng Lin said: “We are happy to engage Vard to construct our SOV for the Hai Long offshore wind project. Tailored specifically for Siemens Gamesa’s service operations at Hai Long, this vessel’s emphasis on energy efficiency exemplifies our commitment to innovation and sustainability in the offshore wind sector. This addition also brings us another step closer to doubling our fleet in the coming years. We look forward to working closely with Vard to oversee the completion of this SOV.”
This version of the Vard 4 19 design is tailored for service operations with Siemens Gamesa at the Hai Long Offshore wind farm. The vessel features station keeping performance, with fuel-efficient solutions and logistics. Further preparations will enable the path towards zero emission operations.
This hybrid diesel electric vessel is designed using modern DC technology, for the first time combined with two retractable Azimuth thrusters. These solutions enable the vessel to operate using only one variable speed generator set, in addition to batteries, in an extended window of the operation profile during work in the wind park. This, together with permanent magnetic electric motors for propellers, gives an energy efficient vessel with optimised DP capability performance and noise reduction.
The vessel is being developed by Vard Design in Ålesund, Norway in close collaboration with Cyan Renewables and will have the latest propulsion solutions developed by Vard design. The solution is considered particularly favourable for the area in which the vessel will operate.
Vard Group CEO Alberto Maestrini said: “We are delighted to get this opportunity to participate in the development of the fast-growing markets of offshore wind in Asia together with Cyan Renewables. With our world leading design and engineering teams Vard is drawing on our long experience as integrated shipbuilders to make maritime opportunities possible in close partnership with our customer.”
Vard’s specialised subsidiary Seaonics is delivering an ECMC 30m walk to work gangway, with 3t 3D compensated crane capacity and cargo elevator, while Vard Groups high-tech subsidiary Vard Electro is providing equipment including the SeaQ bridge and the fully integrated power and automation package with a focus on Tank-to-Wake efficiency with a battery-based hybrid solution. Vard Interiors is delivering interior solutions with a green HVAC R-system, providing capacity for 84 personnel.
Runar Vågnes, Vard SVP Sales and Marketing said: “Cyan Renewables is a new customer for Vard, and a fast-expanding company in the renewables market. We are looking forward to collaborating with them. Winning another tender in worldwide competition on both design and production is gratifying. All three companies involved came to the project with previous experience from wind farm service tonnage, including familiarity with operations in Taiwan.”
The 85.5m vessel will be built, outfitted, commissioned, and delivered from Vard Vung Tau in Vietnam. The delivery is scheduled for Q2 2026.
Image: Vard 4 19 SOV for Cyan Renewables (Source: Vard)
