Windward Offshore takes delivery of forth Vard CSOV newbuilding

The Hamburg-based Windward Offshore has taken delivery of Windward Hamburg, the fourth commissioning service operation vessel (CSOV) in its newbuilding series with VARD.

With the CSOVs Windward Athens, Windward Paris, Windward Munich and now Windward Hamburg, all four purpose-built CSOVs have joined the Windward Offshore fleet.

Windward Hamburg is based on the proven VARD 4 19 design and measures 87.5 metres in length and 19.5 metres in beam, with accommodation for up to 120 people.

Like her sister vessel Windward Munich, Windward Hamburg is additionally equipped with a helideck, providing an additional option for the transfer of personnel to and from the vessel to the wind turbine.

The vessel’s key features include a height-adjustable motion-compensated gangway with integrated elevator, an electric motion-compensated crane, a height-adjustable boat landing system and a battery-hybrid propulsion system prepared for future operation on green methanol.

“The delivery of Windward Hamburg is a very special moment for us,” said Bastian Hagebeuker, managing director of Windward Offshore. “What began as an ambitious newbuilding program has now become a fleet of four state-of-the-art CSOVs.”

He added: “Reaching this point is a proud achievement for the entire team, it reflects the tremendous commitment of everyone involved and the strong cooperation with VARD and our equipment suppliers. VARD has been an important partner throughout this journey, bringing deep shipbuilding expertise and a clear understanding of what we set out to achieve. With all four vessels now delivered and already in operation or shortly commencing operations, we have established a strong foundation as we enter the next stage of Windward Offshore’s development.”

Windward Athens and Windward Paris have together transferred more than 14,000 people via their motion-compensated gangways.

Windward Munich, the third vessel in the series delivered in July, is currently on her voyage to Hamburg for her official naming ceremony and will thereafter directly commence her first charter.