Delivery in 2027! Global first zero-emission electric CSOV keel laying

Recently, Bibby Marine, a UK offshore marine vessel owner, held a keel-laying ceremony at the Armon shipyard in Spain for the world's first zero-emission electric commissioning and service operation vessel (eCSOV).

This is the world's first electric CSOV powered by a combination of methanol and battery technology, marking a significant advancement in the offshore wind industry. Scheduled for delivery in 2027, the vessel is designed to accommodate up to 120 personnel and provide zero-emission commissioning and operational maintenance support for offshore wind farms for up to 30 days.

The vessel, based on the OSD-IMT9605 design by UK ship design company Longitude, will be able to charge its large battery pack directly from the wind farm. Its battery pack capacity sets a new record for DP2 dynamic positioning vessels. The vessel is also equipped with a complete methanol fuel system, enabling fully clean on-site operation and is expected to significantly reduce emissions and fuel consumption for the industry.

The project brings together several leading maritime technology suppliers. Kongsberg is providing the dynamic positioning and main propulsion system, Corvus Energy is supplying the battery technology, and Wärtsilä is supplying the engines and propulsion components. Corvus Energy will equip the vessel with its Blue Whale battery energy storage system (BESS), with an output of nearly 25 megawatt-hours, which will be the largest lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery system delivered to a maritime project to date.

Bibby Marine initially signed a construction contract with the Spanish shipyard Gondan in May 2024. The vessel was originally planned to be built at Gondan's shipyard in Asturias, Spain, with delivery scheduled for 2026. However, due to Gondan's inability to complete the construction project on time, Bibby Marine subsequently chose Armon shipyard to build this innovative electric CSOV.

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