REM Offshore and Vard sign contract on a CSOV
VARD is pleased to announce that we have signed a contract for the design and construction of a state-of-the-art CSOV for REM Offsho
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This is the third CSOV VARD delivers to REM Offshore. The first two, REM Power and REM Wind, |
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were delivered in 2023 and 2024 respectively. The CSOV is tailored to provide services during the construction, operation, and maintenance of offshore wind farms worldwide. The VARD 4 19 design, developed by Vard Design in Ålesund, is a highly versatile platform for all support operations for offshore wind farms, focusing on onboard logistics, safety, comfort, and superior functionality. The vessel will be equipped with a diesel-electric and battery hybrid propulsion system designed for highly flexible and fuel-efficient operation. Substantial volumes in the vessel are set aside for future upgrades or conversion to zero emission energy sources. |
CEO in Rem Offshore, Lars Conradi Andersen is looking forward to continue the collaboration with VARD:
– Rem Power and Rem Wind have set a new standard with their innovative solutions, high performance and low emissions. These ships were developed and built in close and good cooperation between us and VARD, and it is only natural for us to return to VARD when we now want to expand the fleet with a new CSOV.
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Vard Electro’s SeaQ integrated bridge system will be part of the equipment onboard. The SeaQ bridge is the highest level of bridge integration with an extended architecture. The bridge uses a combination of VARD-developed integration solutions combined with touch screens to gather |
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various systems into one operator station. The system has full-function startup and control functions. CEO of VARD, Cathrine K. Marti, is pleased that REM Offshore is ordering another vessel from VARD: |
– We are pleased to see REM Offshore return to VARD for another contract and look forward to the good collaboration. It is important to us that we meet our customers’ expectations which again makes VARD a highly relevant partner when new vessels are to be built. Our strength is to deliver advanced and innovative vessels on time and within budget. This contract shows that we live up to our slogan, Built on Trust. Thanks again to REM Offshore for the trust placed in VARD.
The vessel has innovative equipment from several subcontractors:
The Kongsberg Group delivers the decision support system to the SeaQ integrated bridge system.
Vard Group
Skansekaia 2, NO-6002 Ålesund, Norway
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The vessel is also equipped with Metizoft’s Life Cycle Assessment system (LCA), which measures the vessel’s environmental impact through each step of its life cycle, from raw material extraction to disposal. By analyzing all relevant Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs), a complete assessment of the total environmental impact is made. A highly specialized and customized work vessel delivered by Mare Safety provides safe, comfortable, and efficient transport of technicians and cargo between the CSOV and the wind turbines. The CSOV is 85 x 19.5 m with cabins for up to 120 people, including 93 wind turbine technicians and a crew of up to 27 people. |
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The vessel will be built at Vard Vung Tau in Vietnam and is scheduled for delivery in Q4 2026. |
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