Gondan launches another Commissioning Service Operation Vessel

The newbuild is a purpose-built CSOV of similar design as the six vessels being built at Gondan.

This new vessel, designed by Salt Ship Design, also with a length of 88.3m and a beam of 19.7m, will be powered by zero-emission technology and supported with funding from the Norwegian government through Enova SF.  Accommodating 120 people – 97 technicians and 23 crew – it will feature state-of-the-art automated equipment, including a 3D offshore crane, an offshore gangway with a 30m outreach and an integrated 26-person capacity elevator.

CEO of Edda Wind, Kenneth Walland, says:

“Launching of a vessel is always a special moment and not a usual Christmas activity. Therefore, to observe the third of six sister vessels successfully launched is again an important milestone and a great achievement for Gondan and Edda Wind.”

CEO of Edda Wind Kenneth Walland says:

“The first four of the new building series plus two existing vessels in the Edda Wind fleet are committed on medium- to long term contracts. C491 is the first of four vessels scheduled for delivery from late 2023 until mid 2025 that so far are not committed. They will be delivered into a market that will have a high demand for these type of vessels for the foreseeable future, further increasing the attractiveness of these assets. We are currently observing significant increases in building and equipment costs and consider having vessels already on order and under construction as a great advantage for Edda Wind.”