Vard Kicks Off Construction of UPO Atlantic CSOV

Vard has started construction of the UPO Atlantic commissioning service operation vessel (CSOV) for U-Ming Purus Offshore (UPO), following a steel-cutting ceremony at its Vard Vung Tau shipyard in Vietnam.

The ceremony, held on November 2, marked the first construction milestone for the vessel, designated NB 1004 and based on Vard's VARD 4 19 design.

The UPO Atlantic is being developed to support offshore wind projects in Taiwan and across Asia, as part of UPO's expansion into the region's offshore wind market.

UPO was established in October 2025 as a joint venture between U-Ming Marine Offshore (UMO) and Purus, with plans to commission two VARD 4 19 CSOVs designed for operating conditions in Taiwan.

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