Edda Wind has launched its Edda Goelo (C416) service operation vessel at Astilleros Balenciaga in Spain.
The first job will be a five-year contract for Siemens Gamesa at Iberdrola’s Saint-Brieuc offshore wind farm off France starting in the third quarter of 2023.
The launching ceremony in Zumaia, Balenciaga Shipyard’s headquarters, was attended by representatives of the shipyard, Siemens Gamesa, Iberdrola and Edda Wind.
Edda Wind chief executive Kenneth Walland said: “Launching is always a special moment in the building process and a milestone to celebrate.
“We are very pleased with launching our second SOV built by Astilleros Balenciaga, and to successfully witness Edda Wind’s second launch this year.
“Once again, we deliver on our ambitions for the company and the industry as a whole.”
Edda Goelo will serve as a mother vessel for turbine technicians as they perform maintenance work.
It will not be seen in the company’s usual orange and yellow – for the first time, an Edda vessel will be painted blue and white, in accordance with the Siemens Gamesas profile colours.