Windcat, part of CMB.TECH, has selected Anglo-Eastern for the Technical and Crewing management of the first of its future six Elevation Series Commissioning Service Operation Vessels (CSOVs).
Windcat ordered the six Elevation Series CSOVs in partnership with Damen Shipyards. Windcat already partnered with AETS, Anglo-Eastern’s technical consulting arm, to oversee the construction of the six future-proof CSOVs in October 2021 and is now partnering with Anglo-Eastern for crew and technical management.
Elevation Series CSOVs
The CSOVs are specialised vessels that remain in offshore wind farms for up to 30 days, providing maintenance materials and accommodating up to 90 technicians in hotel-style facilities. These 87-meter-long, 20-meter-wide CSOVs will equipped with dual-fuel hydrogen engines, enabling lower emissions. Notably, these are the first ships of this type to operate using hydrogen. This groundbreaking initiative underscores the shared vision of Anglo-Eastern and CMB.TECH to advance the maritime industry towards a sustainable future.
Equipped with 4 azimuth thrusters (stern and bow), and a motion-compensated crane, these CSOVs are designed to meet the highest operational and safety standards. The vessels will also provide state-of-the-art living quarters for industrial personnel, ensuring comfort and connectivity with STARLINK-supported network systems.
A total of six vessels will be constructed at the Ha Long Shipyard in Vietnam and operated by Windcat. The first Windcat CSOV will be delivered into operations in 2025. The walk-to-work (W2W) arrangement includes active motion-compensated gangways for enhanced operational efficiency.
Crew and technical management
These vessels will enter Anglo-Eastern’s management upon delivery. The signing of the ship management agreement for the first vessel was completed on July 19 in Hong Kong. This partnership represents a significant development in Anglo-Eastern’s strategy to expand its technical consulting services and fleet management capabilities in the offshore renewable energy sector.
This collaboration includes the comprehensive management of the CSOVs by Anglo-Eastern, supported by a team of industry experts with deep experience in offshore operations and vessel management. The AETS team brings valuable expertise in areas such as project oversight, technical consulting, and fleet optimisation – ensuring the successful delivery and operation of these state-of-the-art, hydrogen-powered vessels.
“For us at Windcat, partnering with Anglo-Eastern represents a step forward in our mission to set the standard in the offshore industry. With Anglo-Eastern’s extensive global reach and their rich experience in shipmanagement, we can further broaden our horizons and offer the same unparalleled service and innovation that our customers know to this new vessel type, worldwide. Their in-depth knowledge of larger DP/offshore vessels and well-developed standards of operational excellence complement ours perfectly.”
Willem Van Der Wel, Windcat’s Managing Director
Source: Windcat
