Global Infrastructure SherpaDeutsche Offshore Schifffahrt starts construction of C-CSOV fleet in China
Deutsche Offshore Schifffahrt (DO) has started construction of a new fleet of four construction commissioning service operation vessels (C-CSOVs) at CSSC Huangpu Wenchong Shipyard in Guangzhou, China, with deliveries scheduled to begin in May 2027.
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- Deutsche Offshore Schifffahrt (DO) is developing a new fleet of four C-CSOVs.
- Construction is underway at CSSC Huangpu Wenchong Shipyard in Guangzhou, China.
- First deliveries for the C-CSOV fleet are scheduled for May 2027.
- Salt Ship Design, an independent naval architecture firm, is a key supplier for the vessel designs.
- Columbia Shipmanagement is involved as a partner, likely for newbuilding supervision and management.
- The project was announced on March 6, 2026.
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The lead vessel is named DO Joule, with the first steel cut for it. All four vessels will be built to identical specifications, measuring about 96.25 meters in length and 20 meters in width. Each of the remaining vessels will be handed over at three-month intervals after the first delivery. The vessels are designed for operations across the offshore energy sector, supporting activities from construction and commissioning to operations and maintenance. They will feature a gangway system for horizontal access to platforms at heights between 12 and 30 meters above the waterline, dynamic positioning capabilities, a HiPAP hydroacoustic positioning system, a helicopter deck rated for 12.4 tonnes, a modular working deck of about 800 square meters, facilities for remotely operated vehicle deployment, and a removable daughter craft system. The main crane can be reconfigured within 48 hours between a 50-ton active heave-compensated setup and a 10-ton three-dimensional motion-compensated configuration. Accommodation will be provided for up to 95 technicians. Quotes: "the first steel cut for the lead vessel DO Joule at CSSC Huangpu Wenchong Shipyard in Guangzhou, China.", "all vessels to be built to identical specifications.", "The vessels will measure about 96.25 meters in length and 20 meters in width", "Each of the remaining vessels will be handed over at three-month intervals.", "intended for operations across the offshore energy sector, supporting activities from construction and commissioning to operations and maintenance.", "The vessels will feature a gangway system designed to provide horizontal access to platforms at heights between 12 and 30 meters above the waterline. They will also be equipped with dynamic positioning capabilities, a HiPAP hydroacoustic positioning system and a helicopter deck rated for 12.4 tonnes. Additional features include a modular working deck offering about 800 square meters of open space, facilities for remotely operated vehicle deployment, and a removable daughter craft system. The main crane can be reconfigured within 48 hours between a 50-ton active heave-compensated setup and a 10-ton three-dimensional motion-compensated configuration. Accommodation will be provided for up to 95 technicians"
"Deutsche Offshore Schifffahrt (DO) has started construction of a new fleet of construction commissioning service operation vessels (C-CSOVs)... DO will act as developer, operator and commercial manager."
"at CSSC Huangpu Wenchong Shipyard in Guangzhou, China."
"The vessel is the first in a series of four ships ordered by Schoeller Holdings"
"Columbia Shipmanagement will provide technical management of the vessels"
"The C-CSOV design was developed by Norway-based Salt Ship Design"
"hospitality services managed by Columbia Signature."
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