The CSOV vessel “Edda Breeze” ready for sea trials

The CSOV vessel “Edda Breeze” (IMO 9915923), construction number 489 from Astilleros Gondán, is in the port of El Musel ready to begin its sea trials prior to its official delivery to the Norwegian owner Edda Wind SA. This is the 14th vessel built by this shipyard for a company in the Østensjø group.

Launched on May 26, 2021, this new vessel, designed by Salt Ship Design, measures 88.3 m in length and 19.7 m in beam. It is equipped with zero-emission technology and supported by funds from the Government of Norway through Enova SF.

It has accommodation for 120 people – 97 technicians and 23 crew members – and will be used as a support vessel for Ocean Breeze during its operation in the Bard Offshore 1 wind farm in Germany. For this purpose, it features the most modern and automated equipment, including a 3D compensated offshore crane, a 30 m reach compensated offshore gangway, and an integrated elevator with a capacity for 26 people.

Established in 2015, Edda Wind is a supplier of specialized Service Operation Vessels (SOV) and Commissioning Service Operation Vessels (CSOV) for the global offshore wind energy market. Its vessels provide accommodation for wind turbine technicians and offer services during the commissioning and operation of offshore wind farms.

All vessels are managed by Østensjø Rederi AS. Edda Wind is 50% owned by Johannes Østensjø dy AS and 50% by Wilh. Wilhelmsen Holding Invest AS, which together have 207 years of maritime history.

Photo: José A. Martínez Rodeiro (shipspotting.com)