Japan-based Mitsui O.S.Okay. Traces, (MOL) Â and Taiwan-based Ta Tong Marine Co. have by way of their three way partnership Ta San Shang Marine Co. Ltd. (TSSM), signed a take care of the Dutch shipbuilder Damen Shipyards for the development of a brand new service operation vessel (SOV).
As TSSM’s second Taiwan-flagged SOV, following Asia’s first, the TSS Pioneer, which was delivered in 2022, the vessel is scheduled for supply on the finish of 2025 in Vietnam.Â
The brand new CSOV, which will probably be methanol-ready will help offshore wind farms in Taiwan, and, present snug lodging at sea for personnel from windfarm builders, wind turbine producers, building firms, and others.
“The protected switch of personnels and provides from the vessel to the offshore wind farm will contribute to the event of Taiwan’s offshore wind energy trade,” MOL stated.
Masayuki Sugiyama, MOL Govt Officer answerable for Wind Energy Challenge Unit, stated, “Along with the TSS Pioneer, this new CSOV operation will solidify TSSM’s place as an SOV participant in Taiwan. Additionally, we wish to use this undertaking as a stepping stone for MOL’s SOV enterprise improvement within the Asian area, together with Japan.”
TSSM Chairman Hrong Nain Lin added, “With our expertise in working Asia’s first devoted offshore wind SOV, we’re now ready to supply extra for the Inexperienced Power Business. This Damen CSOV will probably be a invaluable new power to help Taiwan offshore wind developments and different future tasks in Asia Pacific area. We, as all the time, will proceed to supply protected working setting and a cushty house at sea for technicians and marine crew.”
Damen Shipyards CEO Arnout Damen stated: “We’re very honored to welcome TSSM into the Damen household. We’re additionally very blissful that after reviewing the choices, TSSM has opted for the confirmed Damen CSOV9020 design. We’re assured that this new vessel will make a big contribution to the event of the Taiwanese offshore wind sector and past. We look ahead to a really fruitful and lengthy relationship with TSSM.”
From left: MOL Senior Managing Govt Officer Hirofumi Kuwata, TSSM Chairman Hrong Nain Lin, and Damen Director Jelle Brantsma
[Outline of the vessel]
| Flag | Taiwan |
|---|---|
| Size | 87.7m |
| Breadth | 19.7m |
| Deliberate draft | 5.3m |
| Max. capability | 120 crewmembers and passengers |
| Important options | Dynamic positioning system (DPS), Movement compensated gangway and crane |
