VARD is proud to present the CSOV (Commissioning Service Operation Vessel) Norwind Helm to Norwind Offshore. The vessel was named in the center of Ålesund, Friday November 15. Godmother was Esther Volstad.

This is the fourth CSOV VARD is delivering to Norwegian Norwind Offshore, a company that offers specialized vessels designed for advanced maritime operations in the development and service of the offshore wind sector.

The CSOVs designed and built for Norwind Offshore are tailor-made for world-wide services, support, and maintenance operations at offshore wind farms. The VARD 4 19 design is developed by Vard Design in Ålesund, Norway, and a highly versatile platform for all offshore windfarm support operations, focusing on onboard logistics, security, comfort, and superior operability. The vessels are equipped to provide services during both construction, operation, and maintenance of offshore windfarms.

– Norwind Offshore is very pleased to take delivery of newbuild 952 – Norwind Helm from VARD, also delivered ahead of schedule, says CEO of Norwind Offshore Svein Leon Aure.

– This marks the completion of the construction program we started three years ago, and we have now taken delivery of five vessels from VARD.

– Our experiences have been very good, and we are very satisfied with the quality and reliability of the vessels. With these vessels, our company has established itself as a serious player in the offshore wind market, and we look forward to continuing the good work.

– It is especially nice to see that Norwind Helm goes straight into operation on assignment for one of the major wind turbine suppliers already tomorrow. Thanks to everyone involved for their dedication and effort. We look forward to continuing our good work together.

Norwind Helm has a length of 85 meters, a beam of 19.5 meters, and is equipped with a height-adjustable and 3D motion-compensated gangway with elevator system, a stand-alone 3D crane, and a height-adjustable boat landing system. She has battery solutions installed for hybrid operations. The CSOV has accommodation for 87 persons on board.

CEO in VARD, Cathrine Kristiseter Marti congratulates Norwind Offshore on their new vessel:

– I am proud of the work we do in Vard Group together with our suppliers to constantly provide our customers with the vessels they need. This is the third vessel VARD delivers to Norwind Offshore in 2024, and this is truly a Norwegian delivery with local suppliers as Kongsberg, Ekornes, Jets, Maritime Partners, Ulmatec Pyro and many others. The maritime cluster on the Northwest coast of Norway has once again delivered a world class vessel. I am sure that Norwind Helm will be a great asset for Norwind Offshore and their partners. Congratulations on the new vessel. I wish her and her crew fair winds and following seas.

Vard Group

Skansekaia 2, NO-6002 Ålesund, Norway

The hull of Norwind Helm was built at Vard Shipyards Romania – Braila and outfitted and finalized at Vard Brattvaag in Norway. She is delivered two weeks ahead of contractual delivery date.

Vessels delivered to Norwind Offshore in this vessel series: Norwind Breeze – 2022 (SOV)
Norwind Gale – 2023 (CSOV)
Norwind Hurricane – 2024 (CSOV)

Norwind Storm 2024 (CSOV)