Singapore-based offshore vessel player and shipyard Marco Polo Marine has signed a multi-year framework agreement with Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy for the deployment of two commissioning service operation vessels (CSOVs) in the Asia-Pacific region. The deal will support offshore wind logistics for Siemens Gamesa, according to Splash247.
The agreement, struck through Marco Polo Marine’s PKR Offshore unit (PKRO), will cover Siemens Gamesa projects in Taiwan on a non-exclusive basis. Both sides are also looking at work in South Korea and Japan. The initial term starts in 2029 and runs for two years, although the agreement allows for an earlier start in 2028 and extensions of one to three years.
Vessel Specifications and Timeline
According to Splash247, the two CSOVs will be fitted with Siemens Energy’s BlueDrive PlusC hybrid propulsion system, which is intended to improve fuel efficiency and cut emissions. Marco Polo Marine already has one CSOV in operation, MP Wind Archer, which began its first charter in Taiwan in April 2025. A second vessel is under construction at Marco Polo Marine’s shipyard in Batam and is scheduled for delivery in the second quarter of 2028. A third unit is still in the planning stage.
| Vessel | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| MP Wind Archer | In operation | First charter in Taiwan started April 2025 |
| Second CSOV | Under construction at Batam shipyard | Scheduled delivery Q2 2028 |
| Third CSOV | In planning stage | No delivery date specified |
Shipper and Operator Implications
For logistics managers and freight forwarders supporting offshore wind projects, this agreement signals multi-year demand for specialized marine assets in the Asia-Pacific region. Taiwan remains the primary market, with potential expansion into South Korea and Japan. The deployment of these CSOVs will require coordinated vessel positioning, crew logistics, and port services at regional offshore wind hubs. Operators involved in offshore wind supply chains should monitor port infrastructure readiness for CSOV operations in these markets, particularly at Taiwanese ports such as Taichung and Kaohsiung.
Watch List
The agreement start date of 2029 (or earlier 2028) provides a long lead time. Key factors to watch include:
- Construction progress of the second CSOV at Marco Polo Marine’s Batam shipyard.
- Extension options: now one to three years, which could prolong the contract beyond the initial two-year term.
- Expansion into South Korea and Japan projects, which would open new regional logistics requirements.
- Any earlier-than-planned deployment in 2028 that could accelerate demand for crew transfer and supply vessels.
