General – CSOV Taiwan
Dong Fang Offshore (DFO) announced the award of a new CSOV tender by CIP, which will be supporting operations & maintenance for the Fengmiao I project.
The CSOV has already been ordered and will be delivered in the first quarter of 2027 from the shipyard, flying the flag of Taiwan.
The award has been the result of a successful collaboration between CIP and DFO on both the Changfang & Xidao and Zhongneng projects, strengthening the long-term cooperation between the two companies, and reinforcing the commitment of CIP to developing a capable, competent, and genuinely local supply chain for the sustainability of the APAC offshore wind industry. The commitment made by CIP has also triggered the construction of a new vessel to be permanently based in APAC, adding to the pool of capable vessels, demonstrating the proactive approach CIP is taking in alleviating the global vessel shortage that is slowing the global rollout of offshore wind and reducing the dependence on the already stretched global supply chain supporting offshore wind construction.
The commitment ensures that Fengmiao I project will have a fit-for-purpose vessel to support operations, de-risking the project delivery. The CSOV shall be capable of supporting foundation installation, cable installation, turbine, and balance of plant O&M.
