Windward Offshore has taken delivery of its second Commissioning Service Operation Vessel (CSOV), Windward Paris, marking another step in the company’s fleet expansion for offshore wind support. Built by VARD in Norway, the vessel was delivered ahead of schedule at Vard Brattvaag. Following delivery, Windward Paris will enter charter immediately to support construction of a new offshore wind farm in the German Bight, while Windward Athens is currently operating under an O&M contract.
As demand grows for safe and efficient offshore wind support services, Windward Offshore is building a dedicated CSOV fleet designed to cover installation, commissioning, and long-term operations. Windward Paris is based on the VARD 4 19 design and is purpose-built for offshore wind installation, commissioning, and O&M activities. The vessel measures 87.5 m in length with a 19.5 m beam, and provides accommodation for up to 120 people, combining operational capability with a sustainability-focused technology setup.
Key equipment includes a height-adjustable motion-compensated gangway with elevator system, a height-adjustable boat landing system, and a battery hybrid system prepared for future operation on green methanol. The vessel is equipped with an integrated automation and bridge setup, alongside onboard systems for power, control, and communications supporting operational planning and performance. It also features an electric controlled motion-compensated crane designed for offshore wind operations.
Caspar Blum, General Manager at Windward Offshore, said Windward Paris adds immediate capacity and flexibility for customers, and described the delivery as a concrete step in building a modern service platform supporting projects from commissioning through long-term operations.
Windward Paris is the second of four CSOVs contracted by Windward Offshore. Windward Munich and Windward Hamburg are under construction, with the four-vessel series intended to support customers across the offshore wind lifecycle.
