First, the company Bernhard Schulte Offshore (BSO) has formally received the Windea Clarke vessel, which represents the fourth and final unit of its recent series of commissioning service operations vessels. With this delivery completed at the Ulstein Verft facilities in Norway, the firm consolidates a fleet composed of seven specialized assets as of mid-2025. The new vessel will immediately assume a seasonal charter contract at an offshore wind farm located in the British North Sea.
The Completion of the Series with the Delivery of the Windea Clarke Vessel
The company’s senior management stated that this integration strengthens global operational capacity through reliable tonnage and a direct reduction in environmental impact. Likewise, representatives from the Ulstein shipyard expressed that the project’s completion ratifies the long-term technical cooperation between both organizations and redefines the standards of contemporary naval engineering.
Regarding the vessel’s architecture, the Windea Clarke implements Ulstein’s patented Twin X-Stern design system, a technology that optimizes maneuverability, reduces oscillations, and increases efficiency in fuel consumption. The hybrid propulsion system operates using batteries and features a configuration adapted for the future integration of methanol as a clean energy source.
Likewise, the vessel holds the DNV Silent-E environmental certification, a credential that validates rigorous compliance with underwater acoustic noise limits to protect marine fauna. This technical advantage is achieved through an optimized propeller design, advanced vibration control, and specific structural insulation.
Regarding operational facilities, the vessel features individual cabins for technical personnel, a height-adjustable access gangway, and a crane with three-dimensional motion compensation. The logistical infrastructure includes an adaptable launch system for smaller vessels, extensive storage areas, and a helicopter landing platform.
Finally, the vessel’s designation pays tribute to Edith Clarke, an electrical engineer whose theoretical contributions were fundamental to the development of modern power systems.
Source and photo: Bernhard Schulte Offshore
