Cochin Shipyard has bagged an international order with a European client for the construction of hybrid service operation vessels (SOVs) for the offshore wind renewables market.

With the new SOV contract, CSL strengthens its footprint in the high-end and niche global renewable energy segment- towards sustainable solutions.

The vessels:

These SOVs are designed by VARD AS, Norway, and built for the service, maintenance, and operational needs of the offshore wind industry. They are equipped with a fully electric cycloidal propulsion system, a 3D motion compensated gangway system (walk2work), and a 3D crane that forms the mission equipment.

The vessels are to be classed with DNV ‘Clean Design’ and the latest cyber secure notations. The hybrid electric propulsion system is powered by 3 x 1300 kW diesel generator sets along with a large Lithium battery pack, to achieve emission reduction. The vessels shall have high-standard interiors to accommodate 54 technicians and crew with DNV comfort ratings and an in-built Dynamic Positioning System and carry.

Global focus on offshore renewable energy:

With attention turning towards sustainable and green energy solutions, there is a large global focus on the development of offshore renewable energy segments, Cochin Shipyard said in a press release.

The hybrid Service Operation Vessels (SOVs) are the workhorse of the growing, highly specialized renewables segment, in which CSL is actively looking forward with its proven track record in offshore support vessels.

Cochin shipyard capacity building:

CSL has been active in the international shipbuilding arena for more than two decades (having around 50 high-end vessels to countries such as the USA, Germany, Netherlands, Norway, Denmark, and the Middle East). CSL’s rich experience and proven track record in the construction of several high-end offshore support vessels to West Europe, coupled with its recent construction & delivery of Zero Emission Autonomous Cargo Ferries to a Norwegian
client. The construction of a series of eight Multi-Purpose Vessels for a German client is also progressing fast at the yard.

The yard is also active in defense shipbuilding, having recently delivered India’s First Indigenous Aircraft Carrier to the Indian Navy with more orders in hand for Anti-Submarine Warfare Corvettes and New Generation Missile Vessels. CSL is currently building 2 Nos. Commissioning Service Operation Vessels (CSOVs) for another European Client.