Windward Offshore has entered into a joint venture with Stodig Ship Management to manage the technical and crew operations of its fleet of commissioning service operation vessels (CSOVs).
This partnership, formalised through the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU), marks a significant milestone for Windward Offshore, ensuring “operational excellence and first-class service” onboard Windward Offshore’s vessels, further supporting the offshore wind industry.
Under the terms of the agreement, the new partnership between Windward Offshore and Stodig will be based in Hamburg and will provide comprehensive technical and crew management services for all of Windward Offshore’s CSOVs.
Windward Offshore’s fleet consists of four CSOVs, with the first two vessels under construction in Romania and Norway and the remaining two in Vietnam.
These vessels are based on the Vard 4 19 design and will feature battery hybrid technology, prepared for future operation on green methanol.
The first vessel is scheduled for delivery in the second half of 2025, with the remaining three vessels following in 2026.
After evaluating multiple potential partners, Windward Offshore selected Stodig due to its agility, extensive experience and proven track record in managing similar vessels.
“Stodig’s expertise in managing vessels, particularly CSOVs and SOVs, is a perfect fit to our experience in offshore wind operations and commitment to excellence,” said Windward Offshore managing director Benjamin Vordemfelde.
Stodig Ship Management managing director Gisle Rong said: “We are excited to see this partnership materialise and dedicated to contributing to its success.
“The quality approach of Windward Offshore fits well with our strategy of providing high quality, tailor-made services for our customers.”