MacGregor has secured an order to supply motion-compensated cranes and gangway systems for four new Commissioning Service Operation Vessels (CSOVs).
The vessels are being built by Nantong Rainbow Offshore & Engineering Equipment for IWS Fleet, a subsidiary of Integrated Wind Solutions.
The order has been booked in MacGregor’s fourth-quarter 2026 order intake. The four CSOVs are scheduled for delivery during 2029 and 2030.
MacGregor equipment for Skywalker-class vessels
Under the contract, MacGregor will equip each vessel with three-dimensional motion-compensated cranes and Horizon gangway systems.
The equipment is designed to support offshore operations where vessel movement can make the transfer of personnel and equipment more challenging.
“The selection of MacGregor’s motion-compensated cranes and gangway systems reflects the strong technical fit between the equipment and the operational requirements of these CSOVs,” said Shanshan Xu, SCM Director, Nantong Rainbow Offshore & Engineering Equipment.
The latest contract expands MacGregor’s involvement with the Skywalker-class CSOV programme and represents a repeat order for its offshore equipment.
“Our motion-compensated cranes and gangway systems are integral to the performance, safety and reliability that have encouraged strong uptake of the Skywalker class,” said Lucie Addicks, Executive Vice President, Offshore Solutions, MacGregor.
Following delivery, MacGregor will also provide support for the equipment through its global service network.
The four vessels will join IWS Fleet’s growing CSOV fleet, which is designed to support offshore wind operations.
