Elevation Series CSOVs
A Commissioning Service Operation vessel (CSOV) is a vessel that stays in an offshore wind farm for an extended period of up to 30 days, providing maintenance materials and housing technicians in hotel-style accommodation.
The “Elevation Series” CSOVs have been designed by Damen Shipyards in cooperation with Windcat and CMB.TECH. The result is a revolutionary new design with increased capabilities and flexibility compared to existing vessels. The vessels are 87 m long, 20 m wide, can accommodate 120 people on board and will be powered by hydrogen. The CSOVs are being built at Ha Long Shipyard, Vietnam.
The Elevation Series will be equipped with the latest gangway, crane, thrusters, hybrid battery technology and offshore charging capability, among other industry-leading features.
To significantly reduce the vessels’ CO2 footprint, Windcat and CMB.TECH, will provide the same dual fuel hydrogen technology for the Elevation Series as on board of the Hydrocat, the world’s first hydrogen powered CTV (Crew Transfer Vessel). This approach will also make a critical contribution to the development of rules and regulations related to the use of hydrogen as a fuel in medium-sized vessels.
The first Windcat CSOV, from a series of 6 vessels, will be delivered into operations in 2025.
The best flexible high performing design
The six identical vessels are built to be flexible to meet the offshore wind market demands today and tomorrow, can be quickly mobilised or swapped when required and are designed to operate with high operability and maximum fuel efficiency in the OWF. The vessels are capable and designed to integrate, amongst others, daughter craft or different kinds of ROV’s or swap to underwater construction support or surveys.
Innovative
As part of our decarbonising mission, the vessels are delivered with the latest available technologies in terms of e.g. fuel efficiency and emission control such as closed switchboard configuration, high efficiency thrusters, hydrogen dual fuel engines and battery power are only the start. Next innovations include developing a new industry standard for motion compensated gangways safety and operation, station keeping integration with gangway operations and higher Hs capabilities.
The right people
Windcat leverages over 20 years of experience in the CTV business by consistently focusing on having the right people in the right places to ensure best-in-class performance for our customers. This same approach is applied to our CSOV fleet. Our DP2 and industry-experienced team has joined forces with the renowned ship manager Anglo Eastern. Together, with a dedicated team, we ensure the same high level of service that has made Windcat the company it is today. The Anglo Eastern team is fully integrated into the Windcat team, working as one to deliver the renowned Windcat service globally. Our friendly and skilled crew is the backbone of our vision and daily operations.
Best in class hospitality management
Windcat joined forced with Anglo-Eastern Leisure Management division that runs several bespoke expedition cruise vessels and they will prove the same best in class hospitality experience for all personnel that joins our vessel. The accommodation is truly a home away from home and stands out by its modern interior design created by specialist designers.
