VIDEO: Vard delivers fifth Norwind Offshore CSOV ahead of schedule

Fincantieri’s Norwegian subsidiary Vard reports that its Vard Søviknes shipyard has delivered NB 982, a new Commissioning Service Operation Vessel (CSOV) built for Norwind Offshore and Navigare Capital, ahead of schedule

As we reported at the time, the contract for the vessel was signed in October 2024 and this latest CSOV is the fifth newbuild delivered by Vard that will be operated by Norwind Offshore,

“We at Norwind Offshore are very pleased to receive another newbuilding from Vard – and also this time delivered ahead of schedule,” said Norwind Offshore CEO Svein Leon Aure. “NB 982 – Norwind Maestro – is the result of a good and professional collaboration, characterized by close communication and strong execution skills. We thank the entire Vard organization for a solid project, and look forward to taking the vessel into operation.

Norwind Maestro has been built to the Vard 4 19 design by Vard Design and was primarily constructed at Vard Shipyards Romania, where the team in Braila played a key role in taking the vessel from hull to an advanced and high-quality platform. Final outfitting, commissioning, and completion were carried out in Norway at Vard Søviknes.

“The delivery of NB 982 ahead of schedule is a strong demonstration of how our integrated value chain and close cooperation with the customer create real value,” said Cathrine Marti, CEO at VARD. “From design and hull construction to systems integration, interiors, and commissioning, our teams and subsidiaries have worked seamlessly across borders to deliver a fully commissioned CSOV. We appreciate the trust from Norwind Offshore and are proud to support their offshore wind operations with reliable deliveries and strong execution.”

Integrated value chain

The new CSOV 2 is a showcase of deliveries from Vard subsidiaries.

Vard Electro delivered the SeaQ Integrated Bridge System, designed with an operator-focused, intuitive interface to support safe, efficient, and ergonomic operations.

The vessel is prepared for full digital vessel insight through SeaQ Green Pilot, providing detailed energy consumption overview. In addition, SeaQ IAS, PMS, and EMS ensure full control and monitoring of the vessel’s hybrid energy systems.

Seaonics supports the vessel’s environmental and operational ambitions with an all-electric lift and handling package, including a 30-meter ECMC walk-to-work gangway and a 7-ton 3D-compensated crane. This marks the third gangway delivery from Seaonics to Norwind Offshore.

Vard Interiors delivered modern interior solutions along with green HVAC-R and piping systems, creating comfortable living and working conditions onboard – essential for long offshore operations.

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