Following the information on Wednesday that Crest Wind, a joint endeavor in between Crowley and also ESVAGT, is readied to develop a solution procedure vessel for procedures in the united state overseas wind market, the companions have actually currently picked a shipbuilder for the SOV building.
Fincantieri Marine Group stated Wednesday it had actually gotten to an arrangement on an agreement with CREST Wind to develop and also develop a 288-ft. HAV 832 Service Operation Vessel (SOV).
SOVs are purpose-built vessels utilized to deliver professionals to solution and also maintain the procedure of wind generators mixed-up.
Crowley is a united state maritime, power, and also logistics option firm offering the overseas wind market, while Denmark- based ESVAGT is the leading carrier of SOV solution inEurope HAV Design AS, a designer of SOVs in Norway, designed this specific vessel.
Fincantieri Marine Group will certainly have the group at Fincantieri Bay Shipbuilding (FBS) in addition to Crowley’s on-site building monitoring team to finish the structure of the Jones Act- certified vessel to solution overseas wind procedures in the united state
FBS will certainly develop the vessel at its shipyard in Sturgeon Bay, Wisc., and also it will certainly enter into solution in 2026. The vessel will certainly offer the Dominion Energy wind ranch off the coastline of Virginia under a lasting charter to Siemens Gamesa.
“We are proud to be associated with important ‘green’ projects like this,” provided Marco Galbiati, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER ofFincantieri Marine Group “The SOV market is one of the most interesting and important markets for our company.”
Bob Karl, elderly vice head of state and also basic supervisor for Crowley Wind Services, included, “The SOV for CREST Wind will bring the latest innovations and performance capabilities to support the emerging clean energy sector in the U.S. — combining ESVAGT European designs and operating practices with Crowley’s safety and operational expertise of the premier U.S. vessel operator.”
“We are excited to partner with CREST in the construction of this SOV,” stated Craig Perciavalle, Vice President of FBS. “The incredible shipbuilding professionals here at FBS are eager to successfully execute this important strategic program and to continue to solidify our position as a premier shipbuilding supplier in the offshore wind market.”
Kristian O. Jakobsen, Deputy chief executive officer of ESVAGT stated, “The partnership between Fincantieri Bay Shipbuilding and CREST has been developing for some time, and it has been a great pleasure to cooperate with such dedicated and accommodating professionals from FBS, and we look forward to continue the journey together within the green energy transformation in the U.S.”
