Advanced lifting and adjustable landing heights enhance operational flexibility on Marco Polo Marine‘s new CSOV-Plus
SMST, a leading provider of advanced marine and offshore mission equipment, has been selected by Marco Polo Marine to deliver a comprehensive mission equipment package for the company’s first-of-its-kind Commissioning Service Operation Vessel Plus (CSOV-Plus).
The scope of supply includes an Access & Cargo Tower equipped with a motion-compensated gangway (Telescopic Access Bridge L2) and a 100t knuckle boom crane. The configuration enables safe and efficient personnel and cargo transfer to offshore platforms worldwide, leveraging the tower’s adjustable landing heights and the crane’s high-capacity lifting capabilities under challenging offshore conditions.
Designed for dualsector operations across offshore wind and oil & gas, both the CSOV-Plus, designed by Salt Ship Design, and SMST’s equipment package emphasise flexibility and long-term operational value. SMST’s modular design allows the crane’s knuckle configuration to be exchanged, enabling future upgrades or configuration changes without replacing the full crane. Whether supporting the complete lifecycle of offshore wind projects, or maintenance and construction activities in oil and gas, the flexible set-up can be optimised for the specific operational profile.
“Marco Polo Marine’s CSOV-Plus sets a new benchmark for multimission capability, and we’re proud that our mission equipment will power safe, efficient operations across sectors”, said Charlotte Hietkamp, Sales Manager at SMST. “From the motion compensated gangway integrated in the Access & Cargo Tower to the 100t knuckle boom crane, the package combines reach, precision and adaptability, backed by our proven track record in offshore mission equipment and knuckle boom cranes.”
“Marco Polo Marine selected SMST on the strength of the companies’ earlier collaboration and SMST’s portfolio breadth. Our choice for SMST is rooted in the positive experience with their equipment on our first CSOV, Wind Archer, and the confidence we have in SMST as a partner”, said Sean Lee, CEO of Marco Polo Marine, “Their track record in the equipment aligns with our development, making SMST the right fit for our CSOV-Plus vision.”
“The selection of SMST’s gangway and crane solutions for our CSOV-Plus reflects our commitment to delivering the highest standards of safety and efficiency for offshore wind operations. By working with an established technology partner like SMST, we are enhancing the vessel’s capability to support technicians and clients in challenging offshore environments”, added Kelvin Teo, Managing Director of PKR Offshore.
