Feb. 5 – SMST has been selected by Marco Polo Marine to deliver a comprehensive mission equipment package for the company’s first‑of‑its‑kind Commissioning Service Operation Vessel Plus (CSOV‑Plus). The scope comprises an Access & Cargo Tower fitted with a motion compensated gangway (Telescopic Access Bridge L2) and a 100t knuckle boom crane, enabling safe and efficient people and cargo transfer to platforms worldwide through the tower’s adjustable landing heights, alongside high‑capacity lifting in demanding offshore conditions.
Designed for dual‑sector operations across offshore wind and oil & gas, both the CSOV‑Plus, designed by Salt Ship Design, and SMST’s equipment package emphasize flexibility and long-term operational value. SMST’s modular design allows the crane’s knuckle configuration to be exchanged, enabling future upgrades or configuration changes without replacing the full crane. Whether supporting the complete lifecycle of offshore wind projects, or maintenance and construction activities in oil and gas, the flexible set-up can be optimized for the specific operational profile.
“Marco Polo Marine’s CSOV‑Plus sets a new benchmark for multi‑mission capability, and we’re proud that our mission equipment will power safe, efficient operations across sectors”, said Charlotte Hietkamp, Sales Manager at SMST. “From the motion compensated gangway integrated in the Access & Cargo Tower to the 100t knuckle boom crane, the package combines reach, precision and adaptability, backed by our proven track record in offshore mission equipment and knuckle boom cranes.”
Marco Polo Marine selected SMST on the strength of the companies’ earlier collaboration and SMST’s portfolio breadth. Our choice for SMST is rooted in the positive experience with their equipment on our first CSOV, Wind Archer, and the confidence we have in SMST as a partner”, said Sean Lee, CEO of Marco Polo Marine, “Their track record in the equipment aligns with our development, making SMST the right fit for our CSOV-Plus vision.”
“The selection of SMST’s gangway and crane solutions for our CSOV-Plus reflects our commitment to delivering the highest standards of safety and efficiency for offshore wind operations. By working with an established technology partner like SMST, we are enhancing the vessel’s capability to support technicians and clients in challenging offshore environments”, added Kelvin Teo, Managing Director of PKR Offshore.
About SMST
SMST is an well-established supplier of equipment to the global offshore industry, with a strong focus on renewable energy. SMST’s products provide solutions for the safe and efficient transfer of people and cargo, for drilling, pipelaying and project solutions.
Through the unique combination of in-house design and engineering expertise, production facilities, testing capacity, worldwide installation and service, SMST delivers high quality engineering and product solutions that are distinctive in the offshore market.
In addition to prioritizing safety and efficiency, the products feature a modular design that offers maximum flexibility to the operations for the international offshore partners. For the offshore wind sector SMST has developed a complete system package, which includes a range of gangways adjustable for various heights, modular offshore cranes which can be equipped with various knuckle booms and active heave- and (3D) motion compensation, and special handling equipment.
SMST is committed to delivering high quality solutions along with comprehensive services and training. The company continuously improves its products and services to meet evolving industry standards, driving innovation and taking the industry to the next level.
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