SMST has won an equipment order for two newbuild Windkeeper Service Operation Vessels (SOVs) being built by Cemre Shipyard in Turkey.
The contract is for the delivery of two sets of mission equipment for the two newbuild Windkeeper Service Operation Vessels (SOVs) ordered by Norwegian shipowner, GC Rieber Shipping.
“In a long-term collaboration with Cemre and GC Rieber Shipping, we have developed the optimal solution for walk-to-work and cargo operations with the Windkeeper vessels,” said Jelle Dijk, sales manager at SMST.
“The combination of vessel design and our equipment ensures excellent workability.”
Order scope
The equipment scope includes the SMST gangway Telescopic Access Bridge L-Series, which when combined with a tower and height adjustment, can contribute to higher operational performance and contribute to safer and more comfortable offshore crossings.
GC Rieber Shipping’s newbuild SOVs are based on the Small Water Area Twin Hull (SWATH) design.
To increase the operational flexibility, the SMST motion compensated gangway is equipped with a lifting winch for handling cargo up to 4000kg. This combination of walk-to-work and lifting function provides a deck space saving and lower weight load.
“We are pleased to work together with SMST on the Windkeeper projects for GC Rieber,” said Süleyman Uzun, supply chain manager at Cemre Shipyard.
“All three parties are companies with strong technical capabilities, which has resulted in innovative vessels that will add a great value to the market.”
The first SOV is set for delivery in first quarter 2025.
