Norwegian shipbuilder Vard has launched a new commissioning service operation vessel (CSOV) being built for offshore services provider Edda Wind.
The vessel is presently at the facilities of Vard Braila in Romania. It will be towed to Vard Brattvaag in Norway for topside equipment installation, commissioning, and sea trials.
The CSOV is designed with Vard's new hull form for optimised seakeeping abilities and low fuel consumption. Upon completion, it will have a length of 87.5 metres, a beam of 19.5 metres, and a draught of 5.3 metres.
An aft deck with a total area of 320 square metres will have a 3D-compensated crane and will be capable of transporting assorted cargo. The accommodations for the 120 crewmembers and other personnel will include 82 single cabins, 19 double cabins, three offices, two meeting rooms, a medical bay, a gym, a lounge, a game room, and a cinema.
The propulsion will initially run on MGO but may be configured in the future to accept alternative fuels such as methanol and hydrogen.