Awind, a wholly owned subsidiary of Integrated Wind Solutions (IWS) has signed new build contracts for two purpose-built “walk to work” Commissioning, Service and Operations Vessels (CSOVs).The vessels are scheduled for delivery in Q1 and Q2 2023 respectively from China Merchants Industry, Hong Kong. In addition, Awind has secured option agreement for up to four additional vessels. The vessels are designed with flexible mission equipment to handle a variety of tasks required to support offshore wind farms during the installation, commissioning and operations/maintenance phase. The vessels have 3D motion compensated crane, motion compensated gangway and can accommodate up to 120 persons whereof a large majority of single cabins.
