Windward Offshore GmbH & Co. KG

Windward Offshore has secured a senior loan facility of up to €182 million from Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank (Crédit Agricole) and Export Finance Norway (Eksfin) for the post-delivery financing of four Commissioning Service Operation Vessels (CSOVs) under construction at VARD. The financing agreement signed end of last year marks a key milestone in our journey to support the offshore wind industry with high-quality service vessels. The vessels, set for delivery in 2025 and 2026, will enhance efficiency and safety in offshore wind farm commissioning and operations. "We are grateful for this new partnership with top lenders Crédit Agricole CIB and Eksfin - Export Finance Norway, securing this very attractive financing for our fleet. It underlines the parties’ dedication to support the growth of the offshore wind industry and marks the start for a longstanding collaboration in the future." - Bastian Hagebeuker, Managing Director of Windward Offshore 🔗 More details: https://lnkd.in/eJrupBMN #OffshoreWind #SustainableFuture #WindwardOffshore #MaritimeInnovation #OffshoreServiceVessels

Windward is proud to share that our CSOV „Windward Athens“ has officially been launched at VARD Shipyards Romania - Tulcea this week! 🚢 This is the first of four cutting-edge vessels that will join the Windward fleet in 2025. The ship will be equipped with the latest innovative technology such as an electrical driven, motion compensated gangway from Ampelmann Operations, an electric 3D compensated crane from Seaonics AS and the latest battery-hybrid technology with Methanol-ready engines from MAN Energy Solutions to enable more sustainable maritime operations.  We look forward to the journey ahead! #Windward #VARD #offshorewind #newbuild

Collaborative Workshop in Bergen! This week, Windward Offshore GmbH & Co. KG and Stödig Ship Management (SSM) came together for a productive workshop in Bergen. Both management teams worked closely to transform our strategic plans into actionable steps, paving the way for sustained growth and partnership. 🤝 We look forward to sharing more updates as we continue to innovate and excel in the maritime industry! #WindwardOffshore #StödigShipManagement #Partnership #Innovation #MaritimeIndustry

🚢 Steel Cutting for NB 964! 🚢 We are proud to share that the steel cutting ceremony for NB 964, the third of four advanced hybrid Commissioning Service Operation Vessels (CSOVs) ordered from VARD, has officially taken place! This milestone marks the beginning of construction for another cutting-edge vessel, designed to support the offshore wind industry with advanced technology, sustainable features, and unmatched efficiency. 👏 A big thank you to the talented teams at Vard Vung Tau and across the VARD network for their outstanding work and commitment to making this project a reality. Together, we are shaping the future of offshore wind and contributing to the global energy transition. ⚓ Join us in celebrating this exciting achievement! #WindwardOffshore #OffshoreWind #SustainableShipping #CSOV #SteelCuttingCeremony

🎄✨ Season's Greetings from Windward Offshore As we wrap up 2024, we want to thank our clients, partners, and colleagues for an incredible year of collaboration, trust, and shared achievements. 🌊💨 We are especially proud of steel cutting & keel laying for two out of four new CSOVs, attending the WindEnergy exhibition, and signing a Memorandum of Understanding with Stödig Ship Management to form a Joint Venture for Ship Management of the Windward fleet. Looking ahead, 2025 will be a milestone year for Windward Offshore as we proudly welcome the delivery of our first vessel in Q3! 🚢✨ This marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter, and we can’t wait to share it with you. Wishing you and your loved ones a joyful holiday season and a prosperous new year filled with health, happiness, and success. Cheers to the opportunities ahead! 🥂 #SeasonsGreetings #OffshoreExcellence #WindwardOffshore 

🚢 Innovation Meets Excellence: Equipping Our CSOV Fleet 🌊 At Windward Offshore, we are proud to see our 4 Commissioning Service Operation Vessels (CSOVs) taking shape – with 2 vessels under construction in Norway and 2 in Vietnam. Built on the Vard 4 19 design with battery hybrid technology, these vessels set new standards for performance, safety, and sustainability. This wouldn’t be possible without the exceptional expertise of our trusted suppliers, who provide the mission-critical equipment powering these state-of-the-art vessels. 🔧 Motion-compensated gangways by Ampelmann Operations  🛠️ 3D motion-compensated cranes by Seaonics AS  ⚡ Methanol-ready engines by MAN Energy Solutions  🌐 Advanced safety technology by ScanReach - Onboard Wireless Connectivity 👉 Learn more about our key suppliers and how they contribute to shaping the future of offshore wind in our latest press release: https://lnkd.in/dRzPM_6D. Together, we are driving innovation and sustainability in offshore wind operations! 🌍 #OffshoreWind #CSOV #Innovation #Sustainability #WindwardOffshore 

We are thrilled to announce that we have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Stödig Ship Management. Together, we are forming a joint venture that will be based in the heart of Hamburg in Germany's center of excellence for Offshore Wind Operations, strengthening our commitment to providing top-tier services for the offshore wind industry. With Stödig's expertise in technical and crew management, our Offshore’s expertise in Offshore Wind operations and specialized fleet, we are set to enhance operational excellence and contribute to the growth of the renewable energy sector. "Stödig’s expertise in managing vessels, particularly CSOVs and SOVs, is a perfect fit to our experience in Offshore Wind Operations and commitment to excellence," said Benjamin Vordemfelde , Managing Director of Windward Offshore GmbH & Co. KG. “We are excited to see this partnership materialize and dedicated contributing to success. The quality approach of Windward Offshore fits well with our strategy of providing high quality, tailormade services for our customers," says Gisle Kårbø Rong, Managing Director of Stödig Ship Management AS. To read more about this partnership, visit our website: https://lnkd.in/dmxpcfc4

🌬️ Here are our WindEnergy Hamburg 2024 highlights of the SeaRenergy Group, including SeaRenergy Offshore Holding GmbH, Con4Mare GmbH & Cie. KG, Elbe1 GmbH, Seartec, and our partner company Windward Offshore GmbH & Co. KG. From insightful discussions with industry professionals to our networking events like the customer BBQ at the Alster 🌊 and our "Cheers and Beers" meetup 🍻 to the signing ceremony with Siemens Energy – the week was full of energy and opportunities. A huge thank you to the WindEnergy Hamburg and our business partners, both familiar faces and new connections 🤝 See you in two years! #WindEnergyHamburg #OffshoreWind #RenewableEnergy #Networking #EnergyTransition 

Back in the office after a successful week at the WindEnergy Hamburg reflecting on great conversations and recovering from all the various evening events. Big congratulations to our partners SeaRenergy Offshore Holding GmbH signing a multi-year contract with Siemens Energy for the provision of offshore infrastructure services covering the provision of a Platform Supply Vessel as well as Maritime coordination, Warehouse & Harbour Logistics. Thanks for everyone coming by our stand to speak to us and getting to know Windward Offshore GmbH & Co. KG.

Last week we took the opportunity to visit VARD together with our shareholders and enjoyed tours around VARD‘s shipyards in Brattvåg, Søviknes and the connected areas. We‘d like to thank our partners Diana Shipping Inc., SeraVerse, RIVE Private Investment, ZVK Steinmetz, The Asian Spirit Steamship Company GmbH & Cie. KG (ASSC), Blue Star Group (https://lnkd.in/emKKF3Ut), SeaRenergy Offshore Holding GmbH joining us on this trip and all of their continued support developing Windward Offshore. This week all focus is on the WindEnergy Hamburg Exhibition. You can find us in Hall B4 at Booth 205 if you want to learn more about Windward Offshore! See you there. #offshorewind #offshore #offshorenergy