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SMST to supply mission equipment for first-of-its-kind CSOV Plus of Marco Polo Marine and PKR Offshore

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SMST to supply mission equipment for first-of-its-kind CSOV Plus of Marco Polo Marine and PKR Offshore image

SMST has beenselected by Marco Polo Marine to deliver a comprehensive mission equipmentpackage for the company’s first‑of‑its‑kind Commissioning Service OperationVessel Plus (CSOV‑Plus). The scope comprises an Access & Cargo Tower fittedwith a motion compensated gangway (Telescopic Access Bridge L2) and a 100tknuckle boom crane, enabling safe and efficient people and cargo transfer toplatforms worldwide through the tower’s adjustable landing heights, alongsidehigh‑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 equipmentpackage emphasize flexibility and long-term operational value. SMST’s modulardesign allows the crane’s knuckle configuration to be exchanged, enablingfuture upgrades or configuration changes without replacing the full crane.Whether supporting the complete lifecycle of offshore wind projects, ormaintenance and construction activities in oil and gas, the flexible set-up canbe optimized for the specific operational profile. 

“Marco PoloMarine’s CSOV‑Plus sets a new benchmark for multi‑mission capability, and we’reproud that our mission equipment will power safe, efficient operations acrosssectors”, said Charlotte Hietkamp, Sales Manager at SMST. “From the motion compensatedgangway integrated in the Access & Cargo Tower to the 100t knuckle boomcrane, the package combines reach, precision and adaptability, backed by ourproven track record in offshore mission equipment and knuckle boom cranes.”

Marco PoloMarine selected SMST on the strength of the companies’ earlier collaborationand SMST’s portfolio breadth. Our choice for SMST is rooted in the positiveexperience with their equipment on our first CSOV, Wind Archer, and theconfidence we have in SMST as a partner”, said Sean Lee, CEO of Marco PoloMarine, “Their track record in the equipment aligns with ourdevelopment, making SMST the right fit for our CSOV-Plus vision.”

“The selection of SMST’s gangway and crane solutionsfor our CSOV-Plus reflects our commitment to delivering the highest standardsof safety and efficiency for offshore wind operations. By working with anestablished technology partner like SMST, we are enhancing the vessel’scapability to support technicians and clients in challenging offshoreenvironments”, added Kelvin Teo, Managing Director of PKR Offshore.

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