SMST to supply mission equipment for newbuild CSOV Rem Offshore
SMST has been awarded a contract by shipbuilder Vard Vung Tau to supply mission equipment for Rem Offshore’s new Construction Service Operation Vessel (CSOV). After having outfitted the CSOV Rem Energy with similar equipment in 2021, SMST is once again facilitating safe and efficient logistic operations for the newest vessel of Rem Offshore.
The CSOV, developed by Vard Design in Norway and built at Vard Vung Tau in Vietnam, provides all support operations for offshore wind farms worldwide. SMST’s modular system package, consisting of a Telescopic Access Bridge (TAB-L2) with Access and Cargo Tower (ACT) and Motion Compensated Crane (MCC-L), meets the strong focus of the vessel’s design onboard logistics, safety, comfort and superior functionality. “Our experience on board Rem Energy has shown that the mission equipment of SMST assures a thorough execution of the vessel’s design principle”, states Kristian Stavset, Head of Projects at Rem Offshore, “We are convinced that with their contribution we can maintain our standards of innovative solutions, high workability and low emissions.”
By equipping the CSOV with an SMST gangway suitable for autonomous operations, safer, faster and easier connections are guaranteed. “Our automation packages with automatic tracking and landing of the gangway have been proven successful on the Rem Energy”, says Jochem Tuinstra, Sales Manager at SMST, “We are confident we can make a difference once more and are thankful for the continued trust of Rem Offshore and Vard in our partnership.”
“We are pleased to work together with SMST again. SMST has proven to deliver reliable equipment within the agreed delivery time,” according to Birte L. Steinsvik, Project Manager at Vard Vung Tau, “These are important values that match the core principles of our shipbuilding company.”