Vard Starts Building Third SOV for Dong Fang Offshore

Vard has held keel-laying and coin ceremonies for NB 998, a commissioning service operation vessel (CSOV) being built for Taiwan-based Dong Fang Offshore (DFO) at its Vard Vung Tau shipyard in Vietnam.

The vessel is based on Vard’s 4 39 design, developed in collaboration with DFO, and is designed to support offshore wind farm operations as well as construction and installation activities. Delivery is scheduled for the first quarter of 2028.

NB 998 is the third SOV in DFO’s order series with Vard. The company ordered its first two Vard 4 39 vessels in May 2024. The first, Orient Inspirer (NB 987), was delivered in September 2026.

The second SOV, Orient Innovator (NB 989), is under construction, which began at Vard Vung Tau in September 2025.

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