# Offshore Wind Farm vessels **URL:** \ **Category:** Offshore\ **Created:** [October 11, 2020, 12:11pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/offshore-wind-farm-vessels/57082 "2020-10-11T12:11:56Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 18
**Author:** ![ombugge](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.gcaptain.com/ombugge/32/11217_2.png) [@ombugge](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/ombugge)\ **Post date:** [November 11, 2024, 7:44pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/offshore-wind-farm-vessels/57082/342 "2024-11-11T19:44:48Z")
Singapore may not have much space for OWF within it’s territorial waters, but certainly get some exposure to the Offshore Wind Industry: > **[Mainprize Offshore firms up order for six CTVs at Strategic Marine - Splash247](https://splash247.com/mainprize-offshore-firms-up-order-for-six-ctvs-at-strategic-marine/)** > > Singapore-based shipbuilder Strategic Marine has signed a deal with UK-based crew transfer vessel operator Mainprize Offshore for the construction of six CTVs. The contract for the construction of six supa-swath-model vessels follows the memorandum... > [@](#): > > “It’s crazy to think this design started on a blank sheet of paper with Mainprize at a conference in Copenhagen in 2016. Eight years later there are eight supa-swaths in operation in Europe, two recently completed and more to follow soon,” said Chan Eng Yew, CEO of Strategic Marine. Maybe it all started as a sketch on a napkin while having " en lille sølle Bayer" and “Snaps” at a friendly “Kro” in Copenhagen. ---
**Author:** ![ombugge](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.gcaptain.com/ombugge/32/11217_2.png) [@ombugge](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/ombugge)\ **Post date:** [November 11, 2024, 8:12pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/offshore-wind-farm-vessels/57082/343 "2024-11-11T20:12:32Z")
CSOV Olympic Notos has been handed over and named at Ulstein Shipyard: ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/uploads/gcaptain_maritime_forum/original/3X/3/7/37557831799ff53993b01b8a5c49876f4521c9f9.jpeg) > **[ULSTEIN on LinkedIn: Naming of the ‘Olympic Notos’ at Ulstein Verft 🇳🇴🍾...](https://www.linkedin.com/posts/ulstein_naming-of-the-olympic-notos-at-ulstein-activity-7261059999089500160-j8GN?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop)** > > Naming of the ‘Olympic Notos’ at Ulstein Verft 🇳🇴🍾 > > Olympic Subsea ASA > **[Olympic Notos](https://ulstein.com/references/olympic-notos)** > > Construction Service Operation Vessel (CSOV) for the Offshore Energy (Wind, Oil & Gas) industry. Based on the TWIN X-STERN® with main propellers fore and… The building of Olympic Notos in 3,5 min.: > **[2.8K views · 62 reactions | 🎬 👀 As a part of the naming ceremony of Olympic...](https://www.facebook.com/ulsteingroup/videos/1278543273170365)** > > 🎬 👀 As a part of the naming ceremony of Olympic Notos, we're inviting you to get a sneak peek into the construction of this state-of-the-art CSOV! Watch... ---
**Author:** ![ombugge](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.gcaptain.com/ombugge/32/11217_2.png) [@ombugge](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/ombugge)\ **Post date:** [November 16, 2024, 8:11pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/offshore-wind-farm-vessels/57082/344 "2024-11-16T20:11:02Z")
VARD has been busy delivering vessels for the offshore wind industry this week: > **[VARD on LinkedIn: #shipbuilding #offshorewind #doggerbank #oneteam...](https://www.linkedin.com/posts/vard_shipbuilding-offshorewind-doggerbank-activity-7262079274331873280-gJL2?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop)** > > Delivery of NB 945. 🎉 > > We are happy to announce that today, NB 945 Grampian Tweed was delivered from Vard Vung Tau to North Star. The delivery was before… | 11 comments on LinkedIn > [@](#): > > This SOV is the last of four purpose designed and built ships destined for decade-long minimum charters to support operations and maintenance (O&M) work at the Dogger Bank offshore wind farm. Once the windfarm currently under construction is fully operational, the complete windfarm it will become the largest in the world, producing enough electricity to power six million British homes. > **[VARD’s cutting edge vessel for Norwind Offshore named Norwind Helm - VARD](https://www.vard.com/articles/vards-cutting-edge-vessel-for-norwind-offshore-named-norwind-helm)** > > VARD is proud to present the CSOV (Commissioning Service Operation Vessel) Norwind Helm to Norwind Offshore. The vessel was named in Ålesund 15 November. > [@](#): > > Norwind Helm has a length of 85 meters, a beam of 19.5 meters, and is equipped with a height-adjustable and 3D motion-compensated gangway with elevator system, a stand-alone 3D crane, and a height-adjustable boat landing system. She has battery solutions installed for hybrid operations. The CSOV has accommodation for 87 persons on board. From smp.no today: [https://www.smp.no/nyheter/i/zA9W6O/skal-rett-i-arbeid-i-nordsjoeen](https://www.smp.no/nyheter/i/zA9W6O/skal-rett-i-arbeid-i-nordsjoeen) > [@](#): > > The Ålesund shipping company Norwind Offshore has full operations on all five ships the company has built. Newly named “Norwind Helm” is already on its way to the wind farm “Hollandse Kust Noord” in the North Sea. > > ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/uploads/gcaptain_maritime_forum/original/3X/1/9/19b5c91a7bb03267d748e375b2d84d1d213cb78f.jpeg) > CEO Svein Leon Aure of Norwind Offshore (left) and Andreas “Andy” Farstad, who represents one of the three local owner families of the shipping company. > > ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/uploads/gcaptain_maritime_forum/original/3X/0/3/03384b3105627ecd19bc3439cb7785f8eb38c419.jpeg) > Great joy for shipyard and owners, when “Norwind Helm” was christened at Stornespiren on Friday. > > ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/uploads/gcaptain_maritime_forum/original/3X/8/a/8a451f3eee5f218db2aba2c6a7c659381013cb59.jpeg) > Godmother Esther Volstad and captain Tommy Endre Øvstagård have settled in well on the bridge of “Norwind Helm”. Photos: Johan Behrentz, smp.no > > The Norwind Helm was actually supposed to be delivered on 30 May next year, but VARD has managed to meet the delivery deadline by a good margin on the other ships as well. > > Sverre Andreas Farstad, who is one of the three local family owners of the new shipping company, is pleased. > > - We have options on several ships, he says with a smile, and praises the shipyard, and not least the large cluster of local suppliers, who have supplied almost all the equipment for the ship. Together with the suppliers, Norwind Offshore has been able to help develop state-of-the-art equipment for the ship. Svein Leon Aure cannot say now what type of ship it will be. The needs of the operators will decide that. > - We are lucky to have such suppliers here locally, says Farstad, who could never imagine building abroad, even if it could be cheaper. He believes that it is the final calculation that applies. ---
**Author:** ![ombugge](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.gcaptain.com/ombugge/32/11217_2.png) [@ombugge](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/ombugge)\ **Post date:** [November 21, 2024, 10:28pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/offshore-wind-farm-vessels/57082/345 "2024-11-21T22:28:14Z")
## Olympic welcomes the Olympic Notos to its fleet, furthering sustainability in offshore operations Today, Olympic took delivery of the second of two CSOVs (Construction Service Operation Vessels) from Ulstein Verft: the Olympic Notos. The vessel is based on the SX222 design, developed in close collaboration between Ulstein and Olympic. _ **Press Release - 13 November 2024, Fosnavåg** _ ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/uploads/gcaptain_maritime_forum/original/3X/6/b/6b3fa2f01f2af15a6b1d9b72d7d946dbadd4d1c1.jpeg) Source: [https://www.olympic.no/](https://www.olympic.no/) [https://www.ajot.com/news/olympic-makes-big-fuel-savings-to-support-sustainability-goals-on-first-csov-newbuilds-with-ulsteins-twin-x-stern-concept](https://www.ajot.com/news/olympic-makes-big-fuel-savings-to-support-sustainability-goals-on-first-csov-newbuilds-with-ulsteins-twin-x-stern-concept) ---
**Author:** ![ombugge](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.gcaptain.com/ombugge/32/11217_2.png) [@ombugge](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/ombugge)\ **Post date:** [November 23, 2024, 10:53pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/offshore-wind-farm-vessels/57082/346 "2024-11-23T22:53:36Z")
Fourth in this series, **“IWS Starwalker”** delivered November 21, 2024 ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/uploads/gcaptain_maritime_forum/original/3X/a/a/aa4236b927c9e950a9d5737dac65d77d0dbc5fd7.jpeg) Photo: Owners, via NSF First in the series of 6 was delivered in January 2024: > **[VESSEL REVIEW | IWS Skywalker – Hybrid walk-to-work vessel for Norwegian...](https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/offshore-support-maintenance/vessel-review-iws-skywalker-hybrid-walk-to-work-vessel-for-norwegian-offshore-wind-support-specialist)** > > China Merchants Heavy Industry (Jiangsu) has handed over the first commissioning service operation vessel (CSOV) in a series of six ordered by Norwegian offshor ---
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A bit of bragging about Cats: > **[Pon Power Norway on LinkedIn: #ponpowernorway #olympicsubsea #olympicnotus...](https://www.linkedin.com/posts/pon-power-scandinavia_ponpowernorway-olympicsubsea-olympicnotus-ugcPost-7268235053346799619-Js0_?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop)** > > A short video about the amazing 'Olympic Notos' in Ulsteinvik, Norway - starring Bernt Eidsvik (Sales Manager, Pon Power) and Jonathan (Chief Engineer… Norwegian original, but with English subtitles ---
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Offshore wind support vessel pureplay Edda Wind is looking for a new CEO: > **[Edda Wind chief executive Kenneth Walland to step down - Splash247](https://splash247.com/edda-wind-chief-executive-kenneth-walland-to-step-down/)** > > Kenneth Walland is stepping down as chief executive of offshore wind support vessel pureplay Edda Wind. The Oslo-listed company said the move will be effective on January 1, as Walland transitions into retirement. Walland has led Edda Wind ASA since... > [@](#): > > Edda Wind, backed by the shipping heavyweights John Fredriksen, Wilhelmsen and Idan Ofer, owns and operates three purpose-built offshore wind SOVs and five CSOVs and has five CSOVs under construction. Anybody here who feel the calling? [https://eddawind.com/](https://eddawind.com/) ---
**Author:** ![ombugge](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.gcaptain.com/ombugge/32/11217_2.png) [@ombugge](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/ombugge)\ **Post date:** [December 23, 2024, 12:51pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/offshore-wind-farm-vessels/57082/349 "2024-12-23T12:51:52Z")
Another advanced Cable Layer delivered from VARD: > **[VARD successfully delivers advanced cable laying vessel to NCT Offshore - VARD](https://www.vard.com/articles/vard-successfully-delivers-advanced-cable-laying-vessel-to-nct-offshore)** > > We are pleased to announce the successful delivery of a state-of-the-art cable laying vessel to Denmark’s subsea specialist NCT Offshore less than 2 years after the contract was signed. This marks a significant milestone in our ongoing collaboration... ---
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Another Rock Installation vessel on order: > **[Boskalis orders largest ever subsea rock installation vessel - Splash247](https://splash247.com/boskalis-orders-largest-ever-subsea-rock-installation-vessel/)** > > Dutch dredging contractor and marine services provider Boskalis has ordered a new subsea rock installation (SRI) vessel with a cargo capacity of 45,500 tonnes. Boskalis claimed that the vessel would be the largest SRI vessel in the industry,... > [@](#): > > The vessel’s substantial capacity makes it well-suited for projects with a long transit distance between the rock loading facilities and the project site, such as those along the North American east coast, the Baltic Sea, and the Southern North Sea. > > It is being developed by converting an existing new vessel. It will be 227 m long and 40 m wide with total installed power exceeding 31,000 kW. PS\> Haven’t been able to determine which “new vessel” will be converted. ---
**Author:** ![ombugge](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.gcaptain.com/ombugge/32/11217_2.png) [@ombugge](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/ombugge)\ **Post date:** [January 15, 2025, 1:02pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/offshore-wind-farm-vessels/57082/351 "2025-01-15T13:02:14Z")
> **[Bibby Marine selects new yard for electric CSOV newbuild - Splash247](https://splash247.com/bibby-marine-selects-new-yard-for-electric-csov-newbuild/)** > > UK shipowner Bibby Marine has found a new shipbuilder in Spain for its electric commissioning service operation vessel (eCSOV). The contract for the innovative eCSOV has been moved from Gondan Shipbuilders to shipyard Armon after the project... > [@](#): > > Announced at the time as the world’s first truly zero-emission eCSOV, the newbuild will have the capability to operate solely on battery power for a typical full day of operations and sport dual-fuel methanol engines. > **[Bibby Marine Orders 'World's First' eCSOV](https://www.offshorewind.biz/2024/04/30/bibby-marine-orders-worlds-first-ecsov/)** > > Bibby Marine has signed a shipbuilding contract with Gondan to build what the company says is the world’s first truly zero-emission, electric Commissioning Service Operation Vessel (eCSOV). > [@](#): > > This project is part of the Zero Emission Vessels and Infrastructure (ZEVI) scheme, funded by the UK Department for Transport (DfT) and delivered by Innovate UK. ZEVI is part of the Department’s UK Shipping Office for Reducing Emissions (UK SHORE) programme, a GBP 206 million initiative focused on developing the technology necessary to decarbonise the UK domestic maritime sector. ---
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> **[Aeolus Energy Awards Initial Vessel Design Contract for Jones Act Compliant...](https://aeolusenergygroup.com/vessel-design-contract-operations-vessel/)** > > Contract represents first steps in the creation of an American fleet built for the construction of Offshore Wind in US waters October 15,​​ ​​2018, Orlando Florida:​​ Aeolus Energy Inc. (Aeolus) today announced that it has signed an agreement with... Has any of these been built, or even ordered? ---
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Ulstein secure major contract for upgrading of the cable-laying vessel Orient Adventurer. The contract with Dong Fang Offshore (DFO) covers both design and engineering, with contributions from several of the companies in Ulstein. ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/uploads/gcaptain_maritime_forum/original/3X/a/8/a84eae3ab7660c6bdeebefeac0c352e0e3d39622.jpeg) Ulstein Design & Solutions AS secures record-breaking aftermarket contract for cable-laying vessel Orient Adventurer. Photo: Ulstein Source: [Ulstein Design & Solutions AS sikrar rekordstor ettermarknadskontrakt | Maritimt Magasin](https://maritimt.com/nb/maritimt-magasin/ulstein-design-solutions-sikrar-rekordstor-ettermarknadskontrakt) > **[Orient Adventurer (Polar Onyx)](https://ulstein.com/references/polar-onyx)** > > A flexible platform for various assignments, delivered initially as a high-capacity flexible pipelay/subsea construction vessel for harsh conditions and… The upgrade is in preparation for a contract with Deep Ocean: > **[DeepOcean adds subsea vessel Orient Adventurer to its offshore wind fleet](https://www.rivieramm.com/news-content-hub/news-content-hub/deepocean-adds-subsea-vessel-orient-adventurer-to-its-offshore-wind-fleet-83529)** > > Orient Adventurer, formerly Polar Onyx, is currently operating on an offshore wind contract in southeast Asia ---
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![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/uploads/gcaptain_maritime_forum/original/3X/c/c/cc1470331793ce56a219aa1002fa35a5d54bd385.jpeg) Photo: VARD > **[Prysmian takes delivery of new cable laying vessel](https://www.bairdmaritime.com/offshore/transport/prysmian-takes-delivery-of-new-cable-laying-vessel)** > > Italian energy and cable systems company the Prysmian Group recently welcomed a new vessel to its cable-laying fleet.Built by Fincantieri subsidiary Vard, Monna > [@](#): > > Like _Leonardo Da Vinci_ , _Monna Lisa_ has two massive cable-carrying carousels with capacities of 7,000 tonnes and 10,000 tonnes, respectively, which Prysmian claims is the highest carousel capacity in the market. This attribute ensures reduced transportation time from the factory to the installation site to ensure improved overall project efficiency. Video from sea trial in the fjords around the yard: [https://skipsfarts-forum.net/data/video/16/16915-d2f6cfad4b2dccf5e23504f3a8248a91.mp4](https://skipsfarts-forum.net/data/video/16/16915-d2f6cfad4b2dccf5e23504f3a8248a91.mp4) ---
**Author:** ![ombugge](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.gcaptain.com/ombugge/32/11217_2.png) [@ombugge](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/ombugge)\ **Post date:** [February 18, 2025, 9:35pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/offshore-wind-farm-vessels/57082/355 "2025-02-18T21:35:56Z")
![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/uploads/gcaptain_maritime_forum/original/3X/c/9/c92ce43fae2a9bec4941528ca60ab5f6d99ee5fc.jpeg) Kongsberg Maritime’s package, including advanced full-electric rim-drive propulsion and azimuth and tunnel thrusters, will be integral to the vessel’s systems. Credit: Kongsberg Maritime. > **[Kongsberg Maritime to supply equipment for Bibby Marine's eCSOV](https://www.ship-technology.com/news/kongsberg-maritime-bibby-marines-ecsov/)** > > Kongsberg Maritime has received a contract to supply an integrated equipment package for UK-based Bibby Marine’s new eCSOV > [@](#): > > The comprehensive package from Kongsberg Maritime will include full-electric rim-drive propulsion, azimuth and tunnel thrusters, forming the foundation of the vessel’s advanced systems. > The contract will also cover automation, electrical control, dynamic positioning, and thruster control systems. PS\> The ship will be built at the Armon shipyard in Spain. Delivery expected in 2027. ---
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> **[Vard Picks Brunvoll to Supply 30 Thrusters for SOV Newbuilds](https://www.marinelink.com/news/vard-picks-brunvoll-supply-thrusters-sov-523810)** > > Maritime system supplier Brunvoll has signed a contract with Vard to deliver a comprehensive package of propulsion and maneuvering… > [@](#): > > Brunvoll’s delivery for each vessel consists of two azimuth propulsion thrusters, two retractable azimuth thrusters, and two tunnel thrusters. > The vessels will also feature Brunvoll’s Propulsion and Thruster Control system, BruCon PTC, for efficient and accurate maneuvering. Probably theses vessels: > **[International customer contracts VARD for five Walk-to-work vessels - VARD](https://www.vard.com/articles/international-customer-contracts-vard-for-five-walk-to-work-vessels)** > > We are pleased to announce that we have signed contract for the design and construction of five Walk-to-work vessels with an international customer. IOW the Italian owned VARD Group, with Hq in Ålesund, Norway who operate shipyards in Norway, Romania and Vietnam design and build vessels for an international market. These vessels will have equipment from suppliers in Norway and other parts of the world. Yet they manage to compete with yards in China, S.Korea and Japan. How is that possible? ---
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![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/uploads/gcaptain_maritime_forum/original/3X/5/a/5a2234a2ee011fc2b259530512cc01f65db7c4f6.jpeg) The company launched its first vessel CSOV, Windward Athens in Romania last month. The hull is getting ready for tow to Norway for outfitting. It will be delivered in September this year. > [@](#): > > Windward Offshore, which has a fleet of four CSOVs under construction at VARD shipyards, entered a partnership with Marubeni several months after securing a senior loan facility of up to €182m ($196m). Source: [Marubeni buys 25% stake in Windward Offshore - Splash247](https://splash247.com/marubeni-buys-25-stake-in-windward-offshore/) > **[Startseite - Windward Offshore](https://windward-offshore.com/)** > > Formed to Support the Global Energy Transition > **[VARD signs a contract for two additional hybrid Commissioning Service...](https://www.vard.com/articles/vard-signs-a-contract-for-two-additional-hybrid-commissioning-service-operation-vessels-with-windward-offshore)** > > VARD and Windward Offshore, a consortium led by ASSC´s offshore arm SeaRenergy Group in Germany are pleased to announce that they have signed a contract for the design and construction for two additional hybrid Commissioning Service Operation Vessels... ---
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# New ship under construction at Ulstein Ulstein Verft is currently building the second wind turbine for BS Offshore. ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/uploads/gcaptain_maritime_forum/original/3X/c/7/c79270a91f818a57c0b9c103a0738937aa761da5.jpeg) BS Offshore’s second wind vessel arrived at Ulstein Verft on Tuesday. The hull was built in Poland. Photo: Ulstein Group/Pressefoto > [@](#): > > The hull for building number 321 arrived at Ulstein Verft on Tuesday. > **– This marks the start of a new phase in shipbuilding, Ulstein Group writes in a press release.** > The ship is designed by Ulstein Design & Solutions AS for so-called “walk-to-work” operations. This involves personnel from the ship walking across a motion-compensated walkway to a wind turbine. > Following delivery of the ship in 2025, it can help support the offshore wind sector with modern, high-comfort accommodation for up to 132 crew and customers, according to the press release. > > This is Ulstein’s fifth W2W vessel for BS Offshore. All were designed by Ulstein Design & Solutions AS and built at Ulstein Verft. > – BS Offshore is an innovative shipping company, and Ulstein appreciates continuing the good partnership and contributing to the development of sustainable maritime solutions, writes Ulstein Group. > > While the hull has been under construction at the CRIST shipyard in Poland, closely monitored by a team from Ulstein Verft, the designers and engineers in the various Ulstein companies in Norway and Poland have been working to finalize the detailed drawings for the ship. > > Once the hull has arrived at Ulstein Verft, the phase begins with securing, measuring, outfitting, piping, equipment installations, electrical work and system integration. > The ship is the sister ship to building number 320, which was launched at Ulstein Verft on February 23. > – We are pleased to see that the work to complete our second CSOV vessel is progressing. The vessel is designed with efficiency, safety and sustainability in mind and we look forward to the further progress and cooperation until delivery, states Matthias Müller, Managing Director of BS Offshore, in the press release. ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/uploads/gcaptain_maritime_forum/original/3X/6/3/6322ded0f3ed0c53c99568e511e59f7a03fac39c.jpeg) The wind ship, which will now be equipped and completed at Ulstein Verft, will be delivered later in 2025. Photo: Ulstein Group/Press photo Source: [Nytt skip under bygging ved Ulstein - smp.no](https://www.smp.no/naeringsliv/i/63gqJe/nytt-skip-under-bygging-ved-ulstein) (Google translation from Nynorsk) ---
**Author:** ![ombugge](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.gcaptain.com/ombugge/32/11217_2.png) [@ombugge](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/ombugge)\ **Post date:** [March 29, 2025, 8:41pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/offshore-wind-farm-vessels/57082/359 "2025-03-29T20:41:35Z")
Then there are four: ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/uploads/gcaptain_maritime_forum/original/3X/9/f/9f65c4fa756393606cee36777583c65522ec3c58.jpeg) > **[Sea1 Offshore orders two more ST-245 offshore energy support vessels](https://www.marinelog.com/offshore/sea1-offshore-orders-two-more-st-245-offshore-energy-support-vessels/)** > > Helping Maritime Professionals Make Informed Decisions > [@](#): > > Based on the Skipsteknisk ST-245 design they will have capabilities to serve both oil & gas and renewable markets and Sea1 says they will be equipped with some of the most fuel-efficient solutions in the market. Generators, battery packages and thruster configuration are fine-tuned and include the latest technology available. The vessels are methanol ready and the generators can run on 100% biofuel. > > The vessels will be built to meet the highest requirements for operations on a worldwide basis > The first two vessels have scheduled deliveries from first quarter 2027 to second quarter 2027 while deliveries for the second two are from third quarter 2027 to fourth quarter 2027. ---
**Author:** ![ombugge](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.gcaptain.com/ombugge/32/11217_2.png) [@ombugge](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/ombugge)\ **Post date:** [April 1, 2025, 10:00am UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/offshore-wind-farm-vessels/57082/360 "2025-04-01T10:00:04Z")
![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/uploads/gcaptain_maritime_forum/original/3X/3/9/394eba66cc9ee82def54bc40e591fb783a7f211d.jpeg) Boskalis new Rock dumping vessel WINDPIPER spotted in the South China Sea during seatrials. > **[New Rock dumping vessel Windpiper seen in South China Sea during… | Nico Vos](https://www.linkedin.com/posts/nico-vos-4457b5b8_new-rock-dumping-vessel-windpiper-seen-in-activity-7311724419175903232-0Wqf?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAAAHaVEoB-OkSnPBC_o1SRKHcLnOhBKokdTw)** > > New Rock dumping vessel Windpiper seen in South China Sea during seatrials.. > **['Largest subsea rock installation vessel in industry' to join Boskalis' fleet...](https://www.offshore-energy.biz/largest-subsea-rock-installation-vessel-in-industry-to-join-boskalis-fleet-in-2026/)** > > Boskalis is set to welcome a new subsea rock installation vessel to its fleet in 2026, described as the largest such vessel in the industry. Probably wouldn’t be available for work in the US if the new port dues for Chinese built vessels come into being. Paying $1.5 mill. per port call to load stones would not be economically feasible. PS\> They could load stones in Canada and don’t call at any US ports maybe.(??) ---
**Author:** ![ombugge](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.gcaptain.com/ombugge/32/11217_2.png) [@ombugge](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/ombugge)\ **Post date:** [April 4, 2025, 3:31pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/offshore-wind-farm-vessels/57082/361 "2025-04-04T15:31:39Z")
> **[Dong Fang Offshore orders subsea construction vessel at Vard - Splash247](https://splash247.com/dong-fang-offshore-orders-subsea-construction-vessel-at-vard/)** > > Taiwanese owner and operator Dong Fang Offshore (DFO) has returned to Fincantieri-controlled Norwegian shipbuilder Vard for at least one subsea construction vessel. The subsidiary of Hung Hua Construction, with a fleet of more than 15 offshore... [quote=“ombugge, post:1, topic:57082, full:true”] > [@](#): > > The 121.3 m-long ship will be fitted with a 250 MT active heave compensated offshore crane, a 1,200 sq m work deck prepared for a cable repair or cable lay spread, and ROV hangars prepared for built-in ROVs on both sides. The unit is also prepared for the installation of a motion-compensated gangway, an under-deck carousel, the installation of a large trencher and a helideck. > > This is the third vessel Vard is building for DFO, with the first two being commissioning service operations vessels, contracted last May. > > The ship’s hull will be built in Vard Shipyards Romania – Braila, while the outfitting, commissioning and delivery will be from Vard Søviknes in Norway. [Previous page](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/offshore-wind-farm-vessels/57082.md?page=17) [Next page](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/offshore-wind-farm-vessels/57082.md?page=19)