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Christening of the first of two CSOVs for Bernhard Schulte Offshore

Bernhard Schulte Offshore announces the delivery of its latest Commissioning Service Operation Vessel (CSOV) from Ulstein Verft in Norway. The newbuilding, which was christened ‘Windea Curie’ on 26 June, is now being deployed for the charterer …
Jul 8, 2025 / Vessels

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

Kongsberg Maritime secures contract to equip Bibby Marine's groundbreaking eCSOV

Kongsberg Maritime has won a major contract to supply an integrated package of equipment for Bibby Marine’s new eCSOV, the world’s first full-electric offshore vessel. Kongsberg Maritime’s comprehensive package will be at the core of this advanced …
Feb 18, 2025 / Curious

Ulstein Verft: Commences outfitting for first BS Offshore TWIN X-STERN CSOV vessel

The hull of the first TWIN X-STERN Commissioning Service Operation Vessel (CSOV) for BS Offshore arrived Ulstein Verft on 18 December 2024. This milestone marks the start-up of the outfitting for Yard Number 320 at Ulstein Verft.  Ulstein Verft …
Dec 18, 2024 / 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

IWS Seawalker CSOV makes it 1000 ship designs from Kongsberg Maritime

The IWS Seawalker, a futuristic CSOV, marks a major milestone for Kongsberg Maritime’s Ship Design team, which has provided detailed designs for ship owners in over 50 countries Kongsberg Maritime has delivered its 1,000th ship design - the IWS …
Nov 1, 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

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