VARD inks Taiwanese windfarm CSOV double build

These vessels are of VARD 4 39 design which is a new design from VARD. They provide a versatile all-round platform for sustainable windfarm support operations both as a service vessel for the windfarms and for the building and installation phase.

One of VARD’s advantages is our ability to collaborate closely with customers to tailor-make vessels based on the customer’s needs and requirements and this vessel has been developed in a fruitful process together with the customer,” said Christian Utvik, senior vice president sales & marketing, VARD.

“We look forward to progressing the project in the construction phase and hope we can create a long and prolific partnership in years to come.”

Unique vessels

The vessels are prepared with a large external deck and a hull shape that supports fuel efficiency and future integration of a modular power and fibre optic cable lay and repair spread.

They have been developed with large design flexibility to accommodate future operational demands, with a focus on environmental footprint with efficient machinery and propulsion. They’re also future fuel ready.

The design includes a full electrical equipment package as part of a forward-leaning strategy in the electrification of and delivery of enhanced reliable operations onboard the ships. This includes a powerful battery package, crane and W2W gangway system. 

The new vessels will have Vard Electro’s SeaQ Bridge system installed which will integrate the vessels’ electrical systems to minimise emissions and maximise operational window. 

The newbuilds will also be equipped with Vard Electro’s SeaQ Integrated Alarm System (IAS), Power Management System (PMS) and Energy Management System (EMS).

VARD’s specialised subsidiary Seaonics will support the project with delivery of a fully-electric lift and handling system.

The delivery includes a fully specced Electric Controlled Motion Compensated (ECMC) 30-metre walk-to-work gangway featuring a  three tonne 3D compensated crane and personnel elevator. For efficient cargo handling Seaonics will supply the ECMC 7-ton 3D compensated crane.

The first vessel will be built and delivered in Q4 2026, with the second in Q1 2027.