Bibby Marine orders electric commissioning service operation vessel

Bibby Marine has signed a new shipbuilding contract with Spanish shipyard Armon to build an electric commissioning service operation vessel (CSOV).

The CSOV will feature a battery system complemented by dual-fuel methanol engines. Bibby Marine said it is working closely with Seaplace ship design on the basic design of the vessel, building on the original concept design, completed by Longitude.

With the capability to operate solely on battery power for a typical full day of operations, the range of the vessel will allow for passage from field to port and return.

Bibby said the integration of digitalisation and AI into the vessel’s design is key to maintaining and improving its efficiently over its life.  

“This project marks a pivotal moment in the journey towards sustainable maritime operations, and we are proud to partner with Bibby Marine in bringing this groundbreaking vessel to life," said Armon CEO, Laudelino Alperi.

"The complexity of the CSOV underscores its importance, not only as a technological challenge but as a statement of commitment to a cleaner and greener future.”