Wedoany.com Report-Oct 10, VARD has announced the signing of another contract with Navigare Capital Partners, in close collaboration with Norwind Offshore, for the design and construction of a tailor-made commissioning service operations vessel (CSOV). This contract is a declaration of the first option linked to the contract signed in March.

The new vessel of VARD 4 19 design, has been developed by Vard Design in Ålesund in close partnership with Navigare Capital Partners and Norwind Offshore. Delivery of the CSOV is scheduled for 2Q27. The vessel will be constructed, commissioned and delivered from Vard Vung Tau in Vietnam.

This marks the sixth CSOV newbuild VARD is delivering to Norwind Offshore and partners since October 2021, in addition to an energy construction vessel and the conversion of a platform supply vessel (PSV) to a service operation vessel (SOV).

In addition to this contract the parties have also agreed on two new options where the first one can be declared later in 2024, and the second one in 2025.

The VARD 4 19 design is a highly versatile platform for highly efficient offshore wind farm support operations, emphasising onboard logistics, security, comfort, and superior operability. This 85 m vessel, with a beam of 19.5 m, will be equipped with a height-adjustable motion-compensated gangway featuring an elevator system, a 3D crane, and a height-adjustable boat landing system. Additionally, the vessel will be installed with advanced battery solutions.

The CSOV will provide accommodation for 87 persons on board.