German wind service provider Wind Multiplikator has signed a long-term charter agreement with Norwind Offshore to deploy a pair of Commissioning Service Operation Vessels (CSOVs) to support operations at the 400-megawatt (MW) Global Tech 1 offshore wind farm in the German North Sea.
The Norwind Maestro is scheduled to enter service in early 2026, following deployment of a sister vessel in late 2025. Both ships will operate out of the port of Emden, which serves as Wind Multiplikator’s logistics base and home port.
The agreement follows Wind Multiplikator’s recent award of the full-service and maintenance contract for Global Tech 1, which includes support for 80 AREVA M5000 turbines.
“Our goal is safe, reliable, and sustainable operation while simultaneously optimizing operating costs at Global Tech I,” said Michael Munder-Oschimek, managing director of Wind Multiplikator. “These state-of-the-art vessels will enable us to implement our full-service contract even more efficiently and further increase the long-term performance and operational reliability of the turbines.”
The VARD 4 19-class vessels feature height-adjustable gangways, boat landings, and are designed for low emissions, making them suitable for long-distance offshore operations and maintenance.
Svein Leon Aure, chief executive of Norwind Offshore, said, “We are particularly pleased that the Norwind Maestro will begin long-term deployment at Global Tech I at the beginning of next year.”
Thomas Thomsen, senior vice president for renewables at Semco Maritime, which is also involved in the project, added: “The deployment of the CSOV will significantly increase reliability and availability while providing a safe and stable platform for technicians.”
