General – OWVI Boreas
Van Oord’s brand-new offshore wind installation vessel Boreas was officially christened this morning in Rotterdam.
The event marked a significant milestone in Van Oord’s commitment to enhancing the energy transition.
In addition, Van Oord announced that it had become the first marine contractor to receive approval on science-based targets for its decarbonisation approach.
The Boreas was christened by Ms. Carola Schouten, the mayor of Rotterdam. Guests and Van Oord employees gathered to celebrate this memorable moment. Once it is operational, the Boreas will be the largest and most sustainable offshore wind installation vessel in the world.
Govert van Oord, CEO Van Oord: “The Boreas is the largest investment in our company’s history, a testament to our ambition to remain a frontrunner in offshore wind, accelerate the energy transition, and perform our work responsibly. We lead our industry in adopting more sustainable green marine fuels; now, with the Boreas being able to operate on methanol, we have added a new chapter to our net-zero emissions journey.”
After the christening ceremony the Boreas will head to its first offshore wind project, the Nordseecluster in the German North Sea.
Van Oord’s scope includes the installation of 104 extended monopiles as well as scour protection.
