VARD Delivers Fifth CSOV to to Norwind Offshore and Navigare Capital
The new Commissioning Service Operation Vessel (CSOV), NB 982 – ‘Norwind Maestro’, for Norwind Offshore and Navigare Capital has been delivered ahead of schedule from Vard and is now ready to enter service in the offshore wind market.
The vessel was contracted in October 2024 with Navigare Capital, in close collaboration with Norwind Offshore. Purpose-built to support offshore wind operations, the CSOV is the fifth newbuild delivered by VARD to be operated by Norwind Offshore, further strengthening a long-standing partnership built on trust, performance, and shared ambitions within offshore wind.
“We at Norwind Offshore are very pleased to receive another newbuilding from VARD – and also this time delivered ahead of schedule. NB 982 – Norwind Maestro – is the result of a good and professional collaboration, characterised by close communication and strong execution skills. We thank the entire VARD organisation for a solid project, and look forward to taking the vessel into operation.” – Svein Leon Aure, CEO at Norwind Offshore.
The vessel is built to the VARD 4 19 design by Vard Design and constructed at Vard Shipyards Romania, where the team in Braila has played a key role in taking the vessel from hull to an advanced and high-quality platform. Final outfitting, commissioning, and completion have been carried out at Vard Søviknes in Norway. Together, these contributions clearly demonstrate VARD’s integrated shipbuilding model and the strength of effective collaboration across borders.
“The delivery of NB 982 ahead of schedule is a strong demonstration of how our integrated value chain and close cooperation with the customer create real value. From design and hull construction to systems integration, interiors, and commissioning, our teams and subsidiaries have worked seamlessly across borders to deliver a fully commissioned CSOV. We appreciate the trust from Norwind Offshore and are proud to support their offshore wind operations with reliable deliveries and strong execution.” – Cathrine Marti, CEO at VARD.
NB 982 – ‘Norwind Maestro’ is a clear showcase of deliveries from VARD subsidiaries, demonstrating the strength of VARD’s integrated value chain:
- Vard Electro delivers the SeaQ Integrated Bridge System, designed with an operator-focused, intuitive interface to support safe, efficient, and ergonomic operations.
- The vessel is prepared for full digital vessel insight through SeaQ Green Pilot, providing detailed energy consumption overview. In addition, SeaQ IAS, PMS, and EMS ensure full control and monitoring of the vessel’s hybrid energy systems.
- Seaonics supports the vessel’s environmental and operational ambitions with an all-electric lift and handling package, including a 30-meter ECMC walk-to-work gangway and a 7-ton 3D-compensated crane. This marks the third gangway delivery from Seaonics to Norwind Offshore.
- Vard Interiors delivers modern interior solutions along with green HVAC-R and piping systems, creating comfortable living and working conditions onboard – essential for long offshore operations.
- With NB 982 delivered ahead of contractual date, VARD, Navigare Capital and Norwind Offshore once again demonstrate how close collaboration, integrated deliveries, and strong execution enable efficient and sustainable offshore wind operations at sea.
