Windward Offshore opts for ScanReach ConnectPOB for newbuild CSOV quartet
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Straume, Norway, headquartered ScanReach reports that its ConnectPOB personnel-on-board and safety platform has been selected for the series of four newbuild Commissioning Service Operation Vessels (CSOVs) ordered by Hamburg-headquartered Windward Offshore from Fincantieri\u2019s Vard subsidiary<\/p>\n
The first vessel in the series, Windward Athen<\/em>s, was delivered in October (see earlier story<\/a>) and is now in operation for North Star Shipping and RWE. With a capacity for 120 persons, Windward Athens<\/em> is equipped with ScanReach\u2019s maritime-grade wireless mesh network and real-time location management, giving the vessel a digital safety backbone from day one.<\/p>\n ScanReach says that its ConnectPOB solution provides uninterrupted crew visibility, automated mustering, and seamless interaction with other onboard systems \u2014 without the need for invasive cabling or dry-dock time. According to the company, the system has become the de facto standard for crew safety in offshore wind newbuilds, holding more than 50% market share in the segment.<\/p>\n \u201cWindward\u2019s decision underscores a shift we see across the industry: operators want safety tools that are accurate, fast, and intuitive for crews \u2014 not another complex system bolted onto the vessel,\u201d said Daniel Slater, head of sales at ScanReach. \u201cOur wireless platform gives vessels a future-proof operational safety infrastructure that strengthens both day-to-day routines and emergency readiness.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cFor vessels working year-round in demanding offshore wind environments, dependable safety systems are essential,\u201d said Caspar Blum, general manager at Windward Offshore. \u201cWe chose ConnectPOB because the technology is proven, easy to deploy, and well-liked by crews. ScanReach has built a trusted brand in this space, and we are confident the full series of vessels will benefit from the same reliability already demonstrated on Windward Athens.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cThe system is incredibly simple to use \u2014 most of us forgot it was even there after the first day,\u201d ScanReach quotes one Windward Athens crewmember as saying. \u201cIt helps the bridge know where we are during drills or operations, but it\u2019s not \u2018big brother tracking\u2019. The tag only shows zone-level location on the vessel and follows strict GDPR <\/a>rules. It makes our work safer and faster, not more monitored.\u201d<\/p>\n ScanReach\u2019s wearable tags and low-frequency wireless mesh operate within the vessel only; no personal data is tracked beyond operational safety needs, and all data stays fully compliant with European privacy requirements.<\/p>\n With offshore wind projects growing in size and complexity, operators increasingly require real-time awareness, automated safety functions, and reliable connectivity for crew operations. ConnectPOB enables:<\/p>\n The post Windward Offshore opts for ScanReach ConnectPOB for newbuild CSOV quartet<\/a> appeared first on Marine Log<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n