WINDWARD PARIS (IMO: 1051185) is a state-of-the-art Commissioning Service Operation Vessel (CSOV) designed for the offshore wind industry. It was delivered by the VARD shipyard in Norway to Windward Offshore on February 4, 2026.
Vessel Overview
- Vessel Type: Commissioning Service Operation Vessel (CSOV), also classified as a Work/Repair vessel.
- Design: VARD 4 19 design, purpose-built for offshore wind installation, commissioning, and maintenance.
- Flag: Malta [MT].
- Owner/Manager: Owned by Windward Three GmbH & Co KG and managed by Windward Offshore GmbH & Co KG.
- Current Status: As of early February 2026, the vessel has recently completed its delivery from the VARD Brattvåg shipyard and is scheduled to begin its maiden charter for RWE at an offshore wind farm in the German Bight.
Technical Specifications
- Dimensions: Length Overall (LOA) of 87.5 meters and a beam (width) of 19.5 meters.
- Capacity: Accommodates up to 120 persons on board.
- Propulsion: Battery hybrid system, prepared for future operation on green methanol to reduce emissions.
- Specialized Equipment:
- Height-adjustable motion-compensated gangway with an integrated elevator system.
- 3D motion-compensated crane (5T@25m) for precise offshore wind operations.
- Height-adjustable boat landing system.
- Advanced Systems: Outfitted with a comprehensive SeaQ package for power, control, bridge, and communication, including cyber notation according to mandatory regulations.
Fleet Context
The Windward Paris is the second vessel in a four-vessel series for Windward Offshore. Its sister ships include the Windward Athens (already delivered) and the Windward Munich and Windward Hamburg, which are currently under construction.