Vard has received an order from Rem Offshore for a third CSOV (Commissioning Service Operation Vessel), following delivery of sister vessels ‘Rem Power’ and ‘Rem Wind’ in 2023 and 2024 respectively.
The Vard 4 19 design CSOV is tailored to provide services during the construction, operation, and maintenance of offshore wind farms worldwide. The design, developed by Vard Design in Ålesund, is said to be a versatile platform for all support operations for offshore wind farms, focusing on onboard logistics, safety, comfort, and functionality. The vessel will be equipped with a diesel-electric and battery hybrid propulsion system designed for flexible and fuel-efficient operation. Substantial volumes in the vessel are set aside for future upgrades or conversion to zero-emission energy sources.
CEO Rem Offshore, Lars Conradi Andersen said: “Rem Power and Rem Wind have set a new standard with their innovative solutions, high performance and low emissions. These ships were developed and built in close and good cooperation between us and Vard, and it is only natural for us to return to VARD when we now want to expand the fleet with a new CSOV.”
Vard Electro’s SeaQ integrated bridge system will be part of the equipment onboard. The SeaQ bridge is considered the highest level of bridge integration with an extended architecture. The bridge uses a combination of Vard-developed integration solutions combined with touch screens to gather various systems into one operator station. The system has full-function startup and control functions.
CEO Vard, Cathrine K Marti, said: “We are pleased to see Rem Offshore return to Vard for another contract and look forward to the good collaboration. It is important to us that we meet our customers’ expectations which again makes Vard a highly relevant partner when new vessels are to be built. Our strength is to deliver advanced and innovative vessels on time and within budget. This contract shows that we live up to our slogan, Built on Trust. Thanks again to Rem Offshore for the trust placed in Vard.”
The Kongsberg Group is delivering the decision support system to the SeaQ integrated bridge system, while Metizoft’s Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) system measures the vessel’s environmental impact through each step of its life cycle, from raw material extraction to disposal. By analysing all relevant environmental product declarations (EPDs), a complete assessment of the total environmental impact is made. A customised daughter work vessel delivered by Mare Safety provides safe, comfortable, and efficient transport of technicians and cargo between the CSOV and the wind turbines.
The CSOV measures 85m x 19.5m with cabins for up to 120 people, including 93 wind turbine technicians and a crew of up to 27. It will be built at Vard Vung Tau in Vietnam and is scheduled for delivery in Q4 2026.
Image: Vard hybrid CSOVs for Rem Offshore (source: Vard)
