Offshore Wind Vessel Demand Set to Rebound
25, May 2026
Offshore wind vessel demand is expected to rebound in 2026 as installation activity rises and WTIV utilisation recovers across key markets outside mainland China.
CSOV
TSSM Takes Delivery of Damen-Built CSOV
10, May 2026
Ta San Shang Marine has taken delivery of Damen-built TSS Cruiser, a 90 m methanol-ready CSOV for Taiwan’s offshore wind sector.
Norwind Offshore Doubles CSOV Fleet
30, April 2026
Norwind Offshore has acquired six high-spec CSOVs from Edda Wind with Navigare Capital Partners, doubling its offshore wind fleet.
VARD Launches First Windward Offshore CSOV
28, April 2026
VARD has launched the first CSOV for Windward Offshore, featuring battery-hybrid propulsion and green methanol readiness for offshore wind operations.
Windcat Amsterdam Begins European Operations
30, March 2026
Windcat Amsterdam has entered European waters as the first Elevation series CSOV, combining hybrid propulsion, hydrogen-ready systems and offshore support capability for up to 120 personnel.
Bernhard Schulte Offshore Takes Third CSOV
12, March 2026
Germany’s Bernhard Schulte Offshore has taken delivery of Windea Carnot, the third CSOV in a series built by Ulstein Verft, adding another offshore wind support vessel with hybrid propulsion and capacity for 132 people.
Marco Polo Marine Raises EUR 14 Million for Offshore Wind Growth
11, March 2026
Marco Polo Marine raised EUR 14 million through a private placement to support offshore wind expansion, vessel investment and project growth across Asia.
MOL Enters European Offshore Wind CSOV Sector
10, March 2026
MOL enters the European offshore wind support vessel sector through an investment in two CSOVs with Schoeller Holdings and a partnership with Deutsche Offshore Schifffahrt.
Genesis Sea Nears Sea-Trial Completion at Ulstein Verft
12, February 2026
Ulstein Verft’s yard no. 322 CSOV Genesis Sea nears completion of sea trials after speed, turning, crash/stop and DP tests, with FMEA/MTS remaining ahead of delivery this spring.
