Edda Wind, a leading provider of purpose-built service vessels for offshore wind, has officially taken delivery of the new Commissioning Service Operation Vessel (CSOV) Austri Enabler from Gondan Shipbuilders in Spain.
The Austri Enabler is a state-of-the-art CSOV designed to support the commissioning and maintenance of offshore wind farms. The vessel features advanced technology, high comfort standards for technicians, and efficient logistics solutions to enhance offshore wind operations.
Following delivery, the vessel has secured a firm 12-month contract, with additional options, and is set to commence operations outside the UK in the third quarter of 2025.
Austri Enabler is the fourth and last vessel in a series of four sister vessels from Gondan and follows Nordri Enabler, Sudri Enabler and Vestri Enabler. In total, Austri Enabler represents the eight vessel that Gondan has successfully delivered to Edda Wind.
Austri Enabler and her sister vessels are designed to set a new standard in the offshore wind market. Every effort has been made in the design to maximise the efficiency of operations in the wind farm. In addition, Austri Enabler is prepared for running emission-free operations with a hydrogen-based propulsion system (LOHC). The vessel will serve as mother vessel for wind turbine technicians as they perform commissioning and maintenance work on offshore wind turbines. The Commissioning Service Operation Vessel is 88.3 in length and can accommodate up to 120 persons in total.
Commissioning Service Operation Vessel Austri Enabler Information
- Designed by Salt Ship Design
- Shipyard Gondan Shipbuilders, Spain
- Length: 88.3 meters
- Beam of 19.7 meters,
- Powered by Caterpillar Marine
- Hybrid battery system with methanol conversion capability
- Accommodates up to 120 personnel (Including 97 technicians and 23 crew members)
- MacGregor 3D Compensated Offshore Crane
- 30m outreach motion-compensated gangway
- Integrated 26-person elevator
- 21m helipad
