Cemre Shipyard has launched NB1095 ‘Wind King’, an innovative SWATH Walk-to-Work Service Operation Vessel (SOV) developed by GC Rieber Shipping, a Norwegian offshore shipping company and LMG Marin, a leading naval architecture company based in Norway. The successful launch marks an important milestone in the advancement of offshore wind vessel technology.
The WindKeeper Walk-to-Work Service Operation Vessel is based on Small Water Area Twin Hull (SWATH) design principles, delivering exceptional seakeeping, improved operability, ultra-low fuel consumption, and the potential for fully electric operation. Purpose-built for offshore wind support, ‘Wind King ‘combines high efficiency with comfort and safety for offshore personnel. The hull’s characteristics ensure operability second to none, with gangway performance in +4.0m Hs. Further the design ensures comfortable living spaces for 40 technicians, all in single cabins.
At 57 metres in length, the Wind King SOV is built to DNV class rules and carries Walk-to-Work and DPS(2) notations. Its hybrid diesel-electric propulsion system enhances safety, reduces operating costs, and minimizes environmental impact, supporting the offshore industry’s transition to sustainable energy operations.
