Offshore Wind Farm vessels

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Americans are now taking European jobs!

In a first, US offshore wind workers install turbines in Europe

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The first of 6 new CSOVs for Integrated Wind Solutions (IWS) was delivered from China Merchants Heavy Industry (Jiangsu) in Jan. 2024:

VESSEL REVIEW | IWS Skywalker – Hybrid walk-to-work vessel for Norwegian...

The second one, “Windwalker”, was delivered 26.March 2024:

Now on her way to Europe.

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Another new CSOV is rready for launching at VARD Vung Tau. This one for Norwind Offshore, Ålesund:

Source: Norwind Offshore, Bygg nr. 949/951/952 ved Vard Brattvaag og bygg nr. 950 Vard Vung Tau, VARD 4 19 "Norwind Gale/Storm/Hurricane/Helm" | Page 3 | Norsk Skipsfarts Forum

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The NR PREDIATOR on her endurance trials off the Needles, IoW. Another incredible CTV design by WMD and build by Diverse Marine.
Photo courtesy of Diverse Marine.

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Ulstein Verft Launches Olympic's First CSOV

The hulls are built by the Crist yard in Poland. The vessels are powered by diesel-electric propulsion with variable speed and large battery energy storage systems. Ulstein Power & Control has been contracted to deliver an extended power and automation package, including a large battery supply.

Both vessels are based on the SX222 design and will have a length of 89.6 metres, a beam of 19.2 metres, and will be capable of accommodating 126 people in 91 cabins.

Olympic’s CSOVs will feature Ampelmann’s gangways, while the energy storage systems and main switchboards for the vessels will be delivered by Corvus Energy and Acel, respectively. Vard Electro will provide its SeaQ communication system for the ships.

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Double launch, Sept. 2023. Photo via Ulstein

Now the first vessel has successfully completed its Offshore Equipment Acceptance Test (OEAT) at the ZPMC yard:

Shanghai Electric’s 'ZHI ZHEN 100' excels thorough offshore equipment…

Video:

Offshore Equipment Acceptance Test for Shanghai Electric’s “ZHI ZHEN 100”

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Video from the launch of Olympic Boreas:

Launching the CSOV Olympic Boreas at Ulstein Verft

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The BOKALIFT 2 heading for the USA spotted outbound from Amsterdam navigating the Noordzeekanaal escorted by the Port Towage Amsterdam operated tugs SVITZER TEMPEST & TRITON
Photo: Jan Plug (c)

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First vessel to successfully charge her batteries while connected directly to OWF grid at sea:

Ocean Charger for Offshore Wind Vessels Proves a Success

Rem Power was the first vessel to partake in the testing of Ocean Charger project.
With a strong consortium of industry and research partners, including Seaonics and Vard Electro, partners Rem Offshore, Solstad Offshore, SINTEF Energi, SINTEF Ocean, DigiCat, Sustainable Energy, Equinor, Source Galileo Norge, Corvus Energy, Plug, Shoreline, Norwegian Offshore Wind Cluster, University of Bergen, NORCE and Maritime CleanTech, var has led the work to develop the solution.

CSOV Rem Power: REM Offshore

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DEME’s Orion Vessel Heads to US After Finishing Scottish Offshore Wind Job

According to DEME, a key industry milestone has been delivered by DEME installing the first complete foundations for near 15 MW turbines.
Dedicated novel tools were deployed such as a Quad Vibro Hammer and pioneering bolting equipment for M90 bolts.

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New CSOV Delivered to Rem Offshore

The vessel ----B 948, to be named Rem Wind—was constructed at Vard Vung Tau in Vietnam and handed over one month before contractual delivery date, the builder said.
The CSOV is the second in a series of two ordered by Rem Offshore for $118 million in 2021. The deal includes options for two additional ships of the same type. The series’ first vessel, Rem Power, was delivered in 2023.

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Newbuilt JA compliant Cable layer on the way for the US OWF market:
https://www.oceannews.com/news/subsea-cable/kalypso-and-royal-ihc-partner-to-build-america-s-first-jones-act-compliant-clv

The collaboration between Kalypso and Royal IHC, a maritime technology leader, marks a significant advancement in the US wind supply chain by filling a key gap in the nation’s vessel capabilities. Leveraging Royal IHC’s extensive engineering prowess and Kalypso’s industry insight, this partnership aims to domestically produce a state-of-the-art 5,000-ton CLV.

Kalypso’s CLV has been designed and constructed to meet Jones Act compliance standards, ensuring adherence to US legislation for domestic maritime trade. This new cutting-edge vessel will offer safe, versatile, and efficient cable lay services including installation, repair, and maintenance capabilities.

Looks like this design:

Inter-array cable lay vessel | Royal IHC

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The ROLLDOCK STORM enroute from Esbjerg to the USA
Photo: Flying Focus Aerial Photography www.flyingfocus.nl ©

ROLLDOCK STORM, Heavy Load Carrier - Details and current position - IMO...

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Keel laying for Bernhard Schulte's next CSOV from Ulstein

The hulls of both vessels are being prepared by Crist before they embark on their journey to Ulstein Verft in Norway. Here, the vessels will undergo several critical phases. They will be outfitted and painted, go through electrical installations and equipment integrations before they are commissioned and readied for sea trials.
The CSOV projects are on track for delivery next year and will be classed by DNV and built to NIS flag requirements. Once completed, they will play a crucial role in supporting offshore wind farms, maintenance, and service operations.

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Eco Edison: First US-built SOV Christened

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Vard to Build Two CSOVs for Taiwanese Client

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Jan De Nul orders another extra-large cable layer - Splash247

“We are and remain a big believer in the transition to renewable energy. With this second XL cable-laying vessel, we continue to reinforce our pioneering role. Both vessels combine all the cable installation expertise we have built up over the past decade. The result are vessels that operate very efficiently and have a much smaller carbon footprint,” said Jan Van de Velde, director of newbuilding at Jan De Nul.

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CSOV Windwalker has been named in Hanstholm, Denmark today:

Photo: IWS via NSF

Integrated Wind Solutions | IWS Fleet

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Strategic Marine Inks Four CTVs Construction Contract with Venus Marine

The design of the four 27-meter CTVs makes them suitable for challenging operating environments. Key features of these innovative vessels include propulsion systems CPP and IPS propulsions, ensuring enhanced performance, efficiency, and manoeuvrability.

The vessels are scheduled for delivery by end of 2024 onwards with two operating in Europe, managed by Njord Offshore and another two operating in Taiwan managed by Njord Marine.

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American Offshore Services (AOS), an offshore vessel operator based in Providence, Rhode Island, has taken delivery of a new crewboat built by Blount Boats in nearby Warren. Gripper is a Jones Act-compliant aluminium catamaran built to support Ørsted and Eversource’s growing portfolio of offshore wind farms in the north-eastern US:

Foto: American Offshore Services

VESSEL REVIEW | Gripper – Fast crewboat to serve US East Coast offshore wind...

Launch of the Gripper: Offshore Wind Farm Crew Transfer Vessel

The vessel was designed in cooperation with Northern Offshore Services (NOS) and based on the “G-class” hybride design by Grovfjord Mek. Verksted.
From the Facebook pages of Grovfjord Mek. Verksted A/S:

"Based on our successful D-class vessel, GMV has developed a new G-class vessel with hybrid operation. The development has been carried out in collaboration with Northern Offshore Services, which is the world’s largest operator of CTVs (Crew Transfer Vessels).

The first G-class vessels are now being built in the USA by Blount Shipyard, and GMV supplies a complete drawing package for this!"

A sister vessel, also designed by Northern Offshore Services (NSO) has been built for the Japanese offshore wind market:

VESSEL REVIEW | Rera As – Durable crewboat to support Japanese offshore wind...