Bernhard Schulte Offshore takes delivery of new CSOV from Norwegian builder

Germany's Bernhard Schulte Offshore (BSO) has taken delivery of the new commissioning service operation vessel (CSOV) Windea Curie from Norwegian shipbuilder Ulstein Verft.

The vessel belongs to the same series as Olympic Boreas, a CSOV that was delivered to Norwegian operator Olympic in 2024. Design work was undertaken by Ulstein Design and Solutions.

Key features of the CSOV include a motion-compensated walk-to work gangway and elevator tower, a helicopter deck, and a 3D-compensated crane. Ulstein said these features make the vessel ideal for a range of projects in the oil and gas and renewables sectors.

Windea Curie's still unnamed sister vessel is also scheduled for delivery to BSO within this year.

The CSOV features Ulstein's proprietary twin-stern design with main propellers located fore and aft. The twin-stern solution has a characteristic hull shape that reduces resistance and motions, thus ensuring safer walk-to-work operations.

The vessel features 111 cabins for accommodating up to 132 people. Ulstein said lifesaving equipment is available for all onboard.