Vard signs offshore wind CSOV deal

Windward Offshore is a consortium, currently under establishment and led by SeaRenergy Group, the Offshore Wind Services Arm of the Asian Spirit Steamship Company.

“This new order is a further confirmation of the expertise that Vard has developed in the CSOV market and strengthens the role of offshore wind as the third fundamental pillar of our business,” said Pierroberto Folgiero, chief executive and managing director of Fincantieri, which owns Vard.

“Fincantieri can make a significant contribution to a technology that the whole world is investing in.”

The 87.5 metre green methanol-electric hybrids have a beam of 19.5 metres and can accommodate 120 people. The first hull will be built in Romania, while the final outfitting, commissioning and delivery will be carried out in Norway. The second vessel will be built and delivered in Vung Tau, Vietnam.

The first CSOV is scheduled for delivery in the second quarter of 2025.