Newbuilding
VARD announced a new contract with Taiwan-based Dong Fang Offshore (DFO) for the design and construction of a state-of-the-art Commissioning Service Operation vessel.
Developed from the VARD 4 39 design, the vessel will further strengthen DFO’s offshore capabilities across the wind, energy and power cable markets.
The order underlines the growing strategic partnership between the two companies and follows the two Commissioning Service Operations vessels contracted in May 2024, and the additional two, one of them an Offshore Construction Subsea vessel, in 2025 (April and May).
This fifth new build contract demonstrates once again that VARD is a trusted partner with high reliability for designing, constructing and delivering vessels on time and of world-class quality.
The new vessel will be a highly versatile offshore platform, engineered to deliver subsea operations, offshore wind installation and maintenance operations, as well as cable installation and repair scopes in the offshore wind and power cable sectors.
Combining an optimized hull form with a powerful propulsion configuration, the vessel is designed for excellent seakeeping, reduced motions and accelerations, and strong station-keeping performance. Its efficient machinery and battery-hybrid propulsion setup support improved workability, operational reliability and a reduced environmental footprint in line with VARD’s and owner Fincantieri’s ambitions of leading the technological and environmental development in the maritime industry.
With significant design flexibility the vessel is equipped for demanding offshore assignments. The vessel will feature an option for 70 MT active heave compensated offshore crane for subsea operations, a 700 m2 work deck prepared for cable-lay and repair spread and an ROV Launch and recovery system (LARS).
In addition, the vessel is prepared for the integration of a helideck. Altogether, this provides DFO with a scalable platform for long-term market opportunities.
Designed with comfort, productivity and efficient onboard operations in mind, the vessel will include 90 cabins with accommodation for 120 people.
Operational areas such as offices, briefing rooms, conference room/cinema, and dayrooms are designed to a high market standard, with premium interior solutions delivered by Vard Interiors.
