Vard has signed a contract with Dong Fang Offshore (DFO) for the design and construction of a new Commissioning Service Operation Vessel (CSOV). This is the third CSOV ordered by DFO, following two contracts placed in May 2024. The new order forms part of a broader agreement signed earlier this year.
The vessel will be based on the Vard 4 39 design, developed specifically for DFO and tailored to support operations in offshore wind farms during both service and installation phases. Measuring approximately 102.7 metres in length and 19.5 metres in beam, it will feature a hybrid propulsion system with a 1,240 kilowatt-hour energy storage system, and will be prepared for shore power connection. Onboard systems will include a fully electric crane, walk-to-work system, Sea Q Integrated Bridge, power package and automation system. The vessel will accommodate up to 120 personnel and be equipped with advanced manoeuvring and positioning capabilities. Construction will take place at Vard’s Vung Tau shipyard in Vietnam, with delivery scheduled for the first quarter of 2028.
