Following the initial announcement of the order for three Service Operation Vessels (SOVs) for Vattenfall, Louis Dreyfus Armateurs (LDA) confirms the selection of SALT as the naval architect and ZPMC as the shipyard for the construction of these purpose-built vessels.
SALT, a long-time partner of LDA and a recognized leader in offshore vessel design, has been entrusted with the development of the new SOVs. Having previously collaborated on the design of Wind of Change and Wind of Hope with SALT, LDA has leveraged more than five years of operational experience, to conduct a complete redesign. The improvements focus on maximizing operational efficiency, uptime, and optimizing energy consumption. The workflow for technicians has also been revisited to further improve safety and efficiency on board. The Wind of Change was the first hybrid-electric SOV of its time, setting a market standard that has since become the norm.
The new vessels represent the next generation. Enhanced maneuverability is achieved thanks to four azimuth thrusters, together with superior dynamic positioning (DP) performance. The vessels will also feature an advanced gangway system and a 3D motion-compensated crane. Additionally, special attention has been given to technicians and crew comfort, transforming the SOVs into high-standard floating hotels.
For additional information, please contact
Design Manager
Inge Skaar
is@saltship.com
+47 906 82 105
