SEAONICS selected to deliver Gangway and 3D Crane for new DFO CSOV

The fully electric equipment package is part of Seaonics’ ECMC (Electric Controlled Motion Compensation) portfolio and will support safe, efficient operations for DFO’s offshore wind activities.

“We’re proud to once again partner with VARD on a delivery that strengthens our position in the offshore wind segment and supports safe, efficient operations at sea. This project highlights the value of our ECMC solutions for operators who depend on precision handling,” says Ståle Fure, VP Sales at Seaonics.

The contract highlights the strong collaboration between Seaonics and mother company VARD, showcasing an integrated shipbuilding approach to deliver state-of-art SOVs and CSOVs for the offshore wind market.

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Tailored for Offshore Wind operations

The contract includes:

• A 30-meterECMC Gangway designed for safe and efficient personnel transfer in dynamic sea states.

• A 3DMotion Compensated ECMC Crane (C25), which uses motion compensation across all three joints to stabilize lifting operations at the crane tip to enable precise handling in offshore conditions.

Dong Fang Offshore’s focus on high performance and technological excellence aligns closely with the capabilities of the ECMC equipment package. Both systems are fully electric and engineered to reduce maintenance, lower emissions, and deliver long-term reliability.

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About DFO

Dong Fang Offshore is a Taiwan-based company specializing in offshore maritime solutions. The company operates a diverse fleet of 18 vessels, ranging from 27-meter support vessels to 130-meter cable-laying ships, enabling flexible operations across various offshore scopes. Dong Fang Offshore provides full lifecycle services for offshore wind farms—from initial surveys and construction to long-term operations and maintenance—and is recognized as one of Taiwan’s leading contractors in cable installation.

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About SEAONICS

SEAONICS’s mission is to make mission critical maritime handling and lifting solutions even smarter, more efficient and profitable through specialized knowledge and advanced technology. In this way, SEAONICS gives their customers the upper hand in sustainable exploration, development and harvesting of the ocean space. SEAONICS is a subsidiary of Vard Group.