A subsidiary of Norwegian offshore service provider Integrated Wind Solutions (IWS) has ordered two more walk-to-work commissioning service operations vessels (CSOVs) from Hong Kong-based China Merchants Industry.
The vessels are scheduled for delivery in the first half of 2024.
IWS has two identical vessels on order for delivery in 2023 and option agreements for up to two additional vessels for potential delivery in the second half of 2024.
The firm yard price for the two new ships is about €48m per vessel.
Approximately 50% of the vessel value is related to Norwegian export companies providing advanced technology ensuring safe and efficient operations during operations of the vessel, IWS said.
Following delivery, IWS will have a fleet of four identical Skywalker class vessels designed specifically to support commissioning works during the construction of wind farms, as well as supporting operations and maintenance during the lifetime of offshore wind farms, bottom fixed and floating.
IWS chief executive Lars-Henrik Roren said: “We are very pleased to expand our fleet by another two vessels which will be uniquely positioned for a strong and growing offshore wind market when delivered in 2024.
“We do see increased interest in our vessels and the integrated services that IWS provides, as demonstrated by the charter contracts with Dogger Bank Offshore Windfarm.
“This newbuilding order is a further step towards our ambition of providing efficient services to the offshore wind industry.”