Vard, a Norwegian subsidiary of the Fincantieri Group, has signed a contract for the design and construction of a hybrid-power service operation vessel (SOV) for Cyan Renewables, an offshore wind vessel operator in Asia.
Vard was awarded the design and building contract after a tender in competition with other providers. Delivery is scheduled for the end of June 2026. The company says that the vessel offers station-keeping performance along with highly fuel-efficient solutions. Further preparations are being made to enable zero-emission operations.
The vessel will enter a long-term contract with Siemens Gamesa on Hai Long No. 2, a part of the Hai Long Offshore Wind Project, consisting of Hai Long No. 2 and No. 3 offshore wind farms in Taiwan.
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