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BS Offshore and Ulstein Verft passed another significant milestone with the launch of the first of two CSOV ordered by BS Offshore
BS Offshore and Ulstein Verft passed another significant milestone with the launch of the first of two Commissioning Service Operation Vessels (CSOV) ordered by BS Offshore. This event followed an extensive outfitting phase that included the …
Feb 26, 2025 / Vessels
VARD awarded Approval in Principle by LR for two methanol ready CSOVs for North Star
With this AiP, the two ships will be amongst the first prepared for conversion to green fuels in the wind market. Lloyd’s Register has awarded Approval in Principle (AiP) to VARD for the methanol fueling system for two Commissioning Service Operation …
Dec 4, 2024 / Vessels
Windcat’s first CSOV launched by Damen
Damen Shipyards, Windcat and CMB.TECH are celebrating the launch of the first of six Commissioning Service Operation Vessels (CSOV). The launch marks the inauguration of Windcat’s ‘Elevation Series’ of future-proof offshore wind farm maintenance and …
Oct 14, 2024 / Vessels
VARD secures contract for tailor-made Commissioning Service Operation Vessel for Navigare Capital Partners
VARD has announced the signing of another contract with Navigare Capital Partners, in close collaboration with Norwind Offshore, for the design and construction of a tailor-made Commissioning Service Operations Vessel (CSOV). This contract is a …
Oct 8, 2024 / Curious
DOF Group ASA Wins Decommissioning Services Contract Award in APAC
DOF has announced a contract award for subsea decommissioning services in APAC. The contract award includes project management, engineering, logistics support and execution of decommissioning activities utilising Skandi Hercules. The offshore …
Sep 3, 2024 / Vessels
Rem Offshore and VARD sign contract for CSOV
Rem Offshore has signed a contract for the design and construction of a state-of-the-art CSOV (Commissioning Service Operation Vessel) with VARD. This is the third CSOV VARD delivers to REM Offshore. The first two, REM Power and REM Wind, were …
Jul 18, 2024 / Curious
Damen Shipyards contracted to build second Damen Commissioning Service Operation Vessel for TSSM
Ta San Shang Marine Co. Ltd. (TSSM), the joint venture between Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. of Japan, and Ta Tong Marine Co., Ltd. of Taiwan, has ordered a second Damen CSOV (Commissioning Service Operation Vessel) 9020. With a delivery date planned for …
Jul 16, 2024 / Vessels
Damen set to build sixth CSOV for Windcat
Damen Shipyards has secured the contract to build a sixth Commissioning Service Operation Vessel for offshore personnel transfer provider Windcat Damen Shipyards has secured the contract to build a sixth Commissioning Service Operation Vessel for …
Jul 9, 2024 / Vessels
Purus’s Next-Generation CSOVs Join IOMSR Fleet
Two next-generation Commissioning Service Operation Vessels (CSOVs) being constructed for UK based ship owner Purus will go into service under the Isle of Man flag. The order for the two battery-hybrid CSOVs, which will be delivered by shipbuilder …
Jul 2, 2024 / Curious
Keel laid for new Commissioning Service Operation Vessels
The two new Commissioning Service Operation Vessels (CSOVs) ordered by Bernhard Schulte Offshore (BS Offshore) last year have reached important milestones. Following the keel laying for the first newbuilding at Crist hull yard in Poland in February …
May 2, 2024 / Curious