Construction initiated for CREST Wind service operation vessel

The vessel for CREST Wind, a joint venture between US-based Esvagt and Denmark-based Esvagt, will operate under a long-term charter with Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy on the CVOW windfarm.  

Fincantieri Marine Group chief executive Marco Galbiati said, “We are excited to get started on this important vessel. The work this vessel will support is critical to energy solutions in the US.”

Crowley Wind Services senior vice president and general manager Bob Karl said, “This vessel will support America’s goals of cleaner, renewable energy by providing an innovative, reliable and safe environment for those servicing the wind turbines off the US coast.”

Esvagt deputy chief executive and head of operations Kristian Jakobsen said, “We are delighted to help bring a leading SOV concept to the US market together with our partners and are looking forward to supporting the high-quality construction of this innovative vessel.” 

The new vessel is of HAV 832 SOV design from HAV Design in Norway. It is due to enter service in 2026 on the CVOW project.