Bibby Marine has today, Tuesday, 14 January, announced the signing of a new shipbuilding contract with shipyard Armon, to build its innovative electric Commissioning Service Operation Vessel (eCSOV).
Located in Vigo, Spain, Armon has been operating since 1963.
The eCSOV will feature a battery system complemented by dual-fuel methanol engines offering alternative green operating solutions.
Bibby Marine is working closely with Seaplace ship design on the basic design of the vessel, building on the original concept design, completed by Longitude.
With the capability to operate solely on battery power for a typical full day of operations, the range of the vessel will allow for passage from field to port and return. The vessel is primed for efficient in-field operations, setting a new standard in the offshore wind industry. Integrating digitalisation and AI into the vessel’s design are key to maintaining and improving its efficiently over its life.