Vard has signed a new contract for the design and construction of one commissioning service operation vessel (CSOV) with Taiwanese operator Dong Fang Offshore (DFO).
The agreement is a declaration of an option in the contract signed with DFO in April this year for one offshore subsea construction vessel. This will be the third CSOV Vard will build for DFO, with the first two contracted in May 2024.
The new vessel will be specifically tailored for DFO with a highly versatile platform for windfarm support operations, both during service and installation phases.
Designed with flexibility to meet future operational demands, the CSOV will boast a low environmental footprint with efficient machinery and propulsion setups for high station-keeping capabilities, improved workability, and operational reliability. It will also have the capability to install a modular fibre-optic and power cable repair spread.
The vessel will have a length of 102.7 metres and a beam of 19.5 metres. It will feature a fully electric crane, a walk-to-work system, an integrated bridge, and a power package and automation system.
The CSOV will be equipped with a 1,240kWh energy storage system for hybrid propulsion, shore connection capabilities, a heat recovery system, and accommodation for 120 people.