Windcat Amsterdam Debuts as First Elevation CSOV in Europe

Shipbuilder Damen and Windcat, part of maritime group CMB.TECH, have launched the Windcat Amsterdam, marking the arrival of the first Elevation series commissioning service operation vessel (CSOV) in European waters.

The vessel was developed jointly by the two companies and constructed at Damen’s Ha Long Shipyard in Vietnam. It is designed to support construction, commissioning and maintenance activities across offshore energy projects.

Windcat Amsterdam can accommodate up to 120 personnel and will serve as a floating base for offshore operations, providing transport and safe access to installations.

The vessel is equipped with a hybrid battery-electric propulsion system and integrated energy network designed to reduce carbon emissions by around 30%. It also features four 360-degree rotating thrusters to enhance maneuverability and operational efficiency.

Future upgrades will include integration of a hydrogen-based auxiliary power system, supporting compliance with emerging regulations on low-emission vessel operations.

Designed for offshore deployment of up to 30 days, the vessel includes a motion-compensated gangway and a 10-tonne 3D motion-compensated crane, enabling safe personnel transfers and lifting operations in challenging