Offshore Wind Farm vessels

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Cyan Renewables sends improved takeover offer for MMA Offshore - Splash247

https://www.cyanrenewables.com/

Company Overview

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North Star Secures First Mover Rights for New Offshore Wind Midi-SOV

The Midi-SOV is a 55-meter offshore wind craft ready for build in the European, Asian, and U.S. markets.
Chartwell and Vard’s Midi-SOV solution addresses challenges in the offshore wind sector by bridging the gap between CTVs and SOV, providing enhanced comfort and workability while offering a cost-effective alternative to full scale SOVs.
With a design that has been optimized based on operational data to meet the niche requirements of offshore wind developers and operators, the Midi-SOV is intended to directly complement existing fleets.

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MOL joint venture grows offshore wind fleet with third newbuild at Damen -...

“We are confident that the SOV will not only make TSSM the dominant SOV player in Taiwan but will also serve as a stepping stone for the development of MOL’s SOV business in Asia, including Japan,” said Masayuki Sugiyama, MOL’s head of wind power business.

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VARD on LinkedIn: #shipbuilding #integratedvaluechain | 10 comments

Monna Lisa: from genius to masterpiece, the new vessel is coming to life |...

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North Star claims first mover advantage on Chartwell and VARD’s Midi-SOV

North Star, specialist vessel operator for offshore infrastructure support services, has been announced as the first mover on the Midi-SOV – a new offshore wind ship design developed by trusted pioneer of next-generation vessel design, Chartwell Marine and VARD, one of the world’s leading designers and shipbuilders of specialized vessels.
The Midi-SOV is a revolutionary 55-metre offshore wind craft ready for build in the European, Asian, and US markets. North Star has entered an agreement with Chartwell and VARD becoming the first to adopt and utilise the Midi-SOV on offshore wind projects, investing in upfront design fees to facilitate vessel construction for European operations.

Source: North Star

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A full size CSOV has been delivered from Ulstein Shipyard:

Olympic Boreas CSOV – delivered and ready for offshore energy…

Seen here on sea trail before delivery:

The offshore wind ship Olympic Boreas was handed over from Ulstein shipyard to the Herøy shipping company Olympic this week. PHOTO: OLYMPIC

They managed to squeeze into the narrow harbour in her homeport of Fosnavåg for the naming ceremony held today:

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Illustration by Vard.

Wind Energy Construction signs for Vard newbuilds - Splash247

The so-called ECV will be of VARD 3 11 design, tailor-made for the offshore wind and subsea market, including inspection, maintenance and repair of pipes, and construction and installation of infrastructure above and below sea level. It will be Vard’s first construction vessel with a motion-compensated gangway permanently installed.

The 111.5-m-long vessel will be built, outfitted, commissioned and delivered from Vard Vung Tau in Vietnam

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LS Marine to introduce Dong Fang’s SOV to South Korean offshore wind market -...

LS Marine Solution Homepage

https://www.dfo.com.tw/?lang=en-US

BTW; Dong Feng has two CSOVs on order at VARD for delivery in 2027:

VARD signs contract for two Commissioning Service Operation Vessels - VARD

PS> Not sure which yard in the VARD Group will build these two. (Hulls in Romania, outfitting in Norway, or at Vard Vung Tau, Vietnam)

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China’s First Offshore Wind Power SOVs Delivered

Basic design for the vessels was developed and provided by Ulstein , detail design and production design were developed by Shanghai Zhenhua Heavy Industries Co., Ltd. ZHI ZHEN 100 measures 93.4 x 18m with a 7.6m a depth, able to accommodate 100, while ZHI CHENG 60 meaures 72.8 x 17.5m, with a depth of 7m and is designed for a complement of 60.

ULSTEIN SX197 design for Shanghai Electric.

ULSTEIN SX195 design for Shanghai Electric.

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The hull for the new cable layer Freja arrive at VARD Langsten for outfitting 24.Aug. 2024:

Contract was signed in March 2023:

VARD secures contract for the design and construction of one Cable Laying...

Launched from the hull building yard, VARD Tulcea in Romania 09. July. 2024:

Under tow to Norway, 30.July, 2024:

Photos: VARD

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A novel design for offshore wind turbine maintenance vessel:

Danish Firm Unveils 'Jack-Up on Jack-Up' Concept for Offshore Wind Turbine...

This vessel is designed for all kinds of maintenance work on wind turbines up to 20 MW, including replacement and handling of nacelles weighing as much as 1,000 tonnes at a hub height of 175 m, and managing blades up to 130 m long. This can be done while being jacked up in 80 m water depth.

Customized vessel design - KNUD E. HANSEN

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CSOV Olympic Boreas Photo: Ulstein Verft
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/work-boat-world_vessel-review-norwegian-shipbuilder-ulstein
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The vessel is notable for having a hybrid diesel-electric propulsion system with variable speed generators and large batteries as well as Ulstein’s proprietary twin-stern hull design with main propellers located fore and aft.
“The vessel has a hybrid battery propulsion setup and is prepared for methanol fuel to enable low-carbon emissions,” Helge Torvik, Project Manager at Ulstein Verft, told Baird Maritime. “Also, this is not the first Ulstein vessel with a twin-stern design, but the first one with such a design to be delivered.”

The batteries also have a shore power connection, enabling the CSOV to charge its batteries emission-free while in port. To operate the system’s many power modes, an advanced mode operation system is implemented to support green operation of the vessel. The machinery spaces have also been configured to ensure low noise levels in the crew accommodation spaces.

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Keel laid for the fourth CSOV for Edda Wind at Vard Vung Tau:

Keel laid for Edda Wind's newest CSOV

The CSOV is one of four being built by Vard for Edda Wind under a €250 million (US$280 million) contract awarded in March 2023. Vard said the design is developed to meet the owner’s requirements for flexibility, operability, efficient logistics, and environment-friendly systems.
All four CSOVs will be prepared for green fuels and energy carriers and will have the flexibility to adapt to various types of fuels in the future. The vessels will also be equipped with the latest technology for energy-efficient HVAC, power generation, and propellers.

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Edda Wind strikes charter deals for two newbuilds - Splash247

Financing should be no problem with this backing:

Edda Wind, backed by the shipping heavyweights John Fredriksen, Wilhelmsen and Idan Ofer, owns and operates three purpose-built offshore wind SOVs and four CSOVs and has six CSOVs under construction.

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Singapore is getting active in the OWF vessel business to:

Cyan Renewables teams with Blue Water Shipping on Asia Pacific offshore wind...

Launched in September 2022, fast-expanding Cyan, part of Seraya Partners, has made several investments in the offshore vessels segment including, newbuilds and Australian OSV player MMA Offshore. Partnerships have also been formed with the likes of offshore robotic ship operator Ocean Infinity to provide services for offshore wind projects in the Asia Pacific region.

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Specialized SOVs for offshore floating wind farms is comming:

North Star to lead development of tailor-made SOVs for floating wind - Splash247

“Our goal is to create an innovative, best-in-class ship design that supports the rapid expansion of floating wind technology,” said Andrew Duncan, North Star’s renewables and innovations director.

‍North Star will lead the vessel design process while digital twin and AI decision support software firm MO4 will be responsible for assessing the workability of the proposed SOV concept, focusing on vessel motions, gangway performance, and the movement range of the floating wind turbine foundations.‍

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CSOV Marks 1000th Vessel Design from Kongsberg Maritime

Kongsberg Maritime’s design history goes back to Ulstein Trading (UT), with maybe the best known design being the UT 704 AHTS in 1974, by many regarded as one of the most transformational designs in the OSV world,

The head designer at UT, Sigmund Borgundvåg, has been called the “Father of modern OSVs”:
https://www.imeche.org/news/news-article/a-life-in-ships

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Rotra futura and Rotra horizon: innovative vessels for offshore wind

Collaboration for a sustainable future
The development of the Rotra Futura and Rotra Horizon is the result of a successful partnership between Concordia Damen, deugro Danmark, Siemens Gamesa, DEKC Maritime, and Amasus Shipping. Together, we have accurately mapped the requirements and challenges of the offshore wind industry to create a future-proof and sustainable design that meets the highest standards for safety, efficiency, and flexibility.

The Rotra Futura and Rotra Horizon represent a significant step in making logistics solutions within the offshore wind industry more sustainable and support the development of large-scale wind energy projects. These innovative vessels contribute to the energy transition and address the growing demand for sustainable energy sources. By continuing to focus on innovation and collaboration with our partners, we aim for Concordia Damen to remain a reliable player in the maritime sector for the offshore wind industry.

Illustrations by Damen

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MPC Capital, OS Energy order new-generation service vessels for offshore wind...

The purpose-designed offshore survey and service vessels (OSSVs) will be used primarily in offshore windfarms in the North Sea and Baltic. They will be suitable for a wide range of services such as subsea inspection, environmental and seabed surveys and equipment supply.

The design is the result of collaboration between MPC Capital, OS Energy, Esbjerg Shipyard and OSK Design and will be highly capable of ‘CO2-neutral’ operation. The ships will have a moonpool for use during subsea inspection and hydrographic surveys, a scalable 400-kWh battery storage system and a DP2 dynamic positioning system.

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Dong Fang Offshore SOV newbuild nets 12-year deal with Vestas - Splash247

The vessel has been built to the highest European standards and meets or exceeds the requirements of the offshore wind industry.
“We are pleased that both SOVs we have ordered have secured long-term charters in Taiwan, ensuring that Dong Fang’s experienced Taiwanese and expatriate staff will have long-term, stable employment,” said Polin Chen, CEO of DFO.

These two:

VARD signs contract for two Commissioning Service Operation Vessels - VARD