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IWS already has the two identical vessels on order for delivery in 2023, mentioned above, and option agreements for up to two additional vessels, making this a potential six-vessel series. This fleet has been designed specifically for the renewable offshore wind market, with a clear focus on reduced emissions and enhanced sustainability. The vessels will be built to Kongsberg Maritime’s UT 5519 DE design by the shipyard China Merchant Heavy Industries (CMHI), with which KM has a long and close relationship. Fully integrated bridge The UT 5519 DE has a novel double-ended hull form and propulsion set-up, incorporating results from research and development projects as well as operational experience from Kongsberg Maritime’s wind farm service vessel designs to minimise emissions and maximise manoeuvrability and efficiency. We see increased interest in our vessels and the integrated services that IWS provides" The vessels are built around a technological backbone provided by the comprehensive KM-supplied integrated equipment solution, which includes permanent magnet azimuth thrusters, generators, electrical systems, a fully integrated bridge with navigation, and dynamic positioning (DP), and automation systems, deck machinery equipment and control systems. “We see increased interest in our vessels and the integrated services that IWS provides,” says CEO of IWS Lars-Henrik Røren, “As demonstrated by our charter contracts with Dogger Bank Offshore Windfarm.” Renewable energy segment “We are very pleased to strengthen and build upon our relationship with KONGSBERG,” adds Christopher Andersen Heidenreich, COO of IWS, “Both through the design and development phase and in the future, as we look forward to continuing to work together to ensure that our vessels operate as sustainably, humanely and efficiently as possible.” “IWS’s determination to promote humane, environmentally-friendly, safe, and efficient offshore operations is entirely consistent with KONGSBERG’s mission to incorporate sustainability in everything we do,” concludes Egil Haugsdal, President, Kongsberg Maritime. “This fleet of important and highly innovative vessels will set a new benchmark for CSOVs, further reinforcing Kongsberg Maritime’s market position in the growing renewable energy segment.”

Kongsberg Maritime (KM) has won contracts to design and equip two construction service operation vessels (CSOV/SOV) for the Norway-based ship owner, Awind AS, a fully-owned subsidiary of Integrated Wind Solutions AS (IWS). The combined contract value is approximately NOK 250 million. Destined for the renewable offshore wind market, the new CSOVs will be built to Kongsberg Maritime’s UT 5519 DE design, by the Chinese shipyard, China Merchant Heavy Industries (CMHI), with which Kongsberg has a long and close relationship. Construction service operation vessels Scheduled to be delivered in 2023, the vessels are designed with a clear focus on reduced emissions and enhanced sustainability. This focus is reflected by the comprehensive Kongsberg Maritime integrated equipment solution This focus is reflected by the comprehensive Kongsberg Maritime integrated equipment solution, which includes permanent magnet Azimuth thrusters, generators, electrical systems, a fully integrated bridge with navigation, DP and automation systems, deck machinery equipment and control systems. This extensive portfolio will contribute to activity across the entire company and the subcontractor supply chain network. Kongsberg - CMHI - Awind AS partnership Egil Haugsdal, President, Kongsberg Maritime, said “Awind’s determination to promote humane, environmentally-friendly safe and efficient operation is entirely consistent with Konsberg’s mission to incorporate sustainability in everything we do.” Egil Haugsdal adds, “This cooperation will have positive ripple effects across the entire organisation, as well as reinforcing Kongsberg Maritime’s market position in the growing renewable energy segment.” UT 5519 DE The UT 5519 DE has a novel hull form and propulsion set-up, incorporating results from research and development projects, as well as operational experience from Kongsberg’s wind farm service vessel designs, in order to minimise emissions and maximise manoeuvrability, and efficiency. Christopher Andersen Heidenreich, Managing Director, Awind, said “We are very pleased to strengthen and build on our relationship with Kongsberg Maritime, both through the design and development phase, and in the future, as we look forward to continuing to work together, to ensure that our vessels operate as sustainably, humanely and efficiently as possible.”