Cochin Shipyard Hybrid SOV

Cochin Shipyard's Hybrid SOV mind map
Recent News
Contract with North Star Shipping
Date
February 1, 2024
Location
He Dreiht Offshore Wind Farm, Germany
When
Start of Charter
End of 2025
Why
Focus on Sustainable Energy
What
Vessel Features
Design
VARD 407
Propulsion System
Fully Electric Cycloidal
Power
3 x 1300 ekW Diesel Generators
Large Lithium Battery Pack
Special Equipment
3D Motion Compensated Gangway
3D Crane
Accommodation
Capacity for 54 Technicians and Crew
High Standard Interiors
DNV Comfort Ratings
Classification
DNV 'Clean Design'
'Cyber Secure' Notations
Mission
Service, Maintenance
Operational Needs of Offshore Wind Industry
Where
Operational Area
Offshore Wind Farms
Who
Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL)
Experience
Over 2 Decades in Shipbuilding
Delivered 50+ High-End Vessels Globally
North Star Shipping
Fleet Goals
40 Hybrid SOVs by 2040
How
Construction Process
Oversight by North Star’s On-Site Teams
Funding
SOV Cost
Approximately Rs. 500 Crores
Government Subsidy
Shipbuilding Financial Assistance Policy
Significance
Environmental Impact
Reduced Emissions
Sustainable Energy Solutions
Industry Impact
Strengthening CSL’s Global Footprint
Niche in Renewable Energy Segment
Way Forward
Ongoing Projects
Commissioning Service Operation Vessels (CSOVs)
Multi-Purpose Vessels for German Client
Long-Term Goals
Expansion in Renewable Energy Sector

The Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) has recently embarked on a significant venture by securing a contract to construct a hybrid-electric Service Operation Vessel (SOV) for North Star Shipping. This vessel, integral to the operations at the He Dreiht offshore wind farm in Germany, represents a major step towards sustainable and green energy solutions. Designed by VARD AS, Norway, the SOV features innovative technology like a fully electric cycloidal propulsion system, a 3D motion compensated gangway, and a significant focus on reducing emissions. Scheduled to start its charter by the end of 2025, the vessel is poised to not only bolster CSL’s reputation in shipbuilding but also contribute significantly to the global renewable energy sector. This project aligns with the increasing global emphasis on sustainable energy development, showcasing CSL’s commitment to environmentally conscious solutions in the maritime industry.

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