DFO – Announcement of long-term SOV contract with Vestas

Dong Fang Offshore awarded a long-term contract for a newbuild Taiwan-flagged service operations vessel by Vestas for the Changfang Xidao and Zhong Neng projects.

Dong Fang Offshore Co., Ltd. (DFO) is pleased to announce the award by Vestas of a newbuild SOV supporting the operations & maintenance phase for the Changfang Xidao and Zhong Neng projects, with a firm contract duration of 12 years.  The SOV is the first of two units that have already been ordered, and will be delivered in the last quarter of 2026 from the shipyard.  The SOV will fly the flag of Taiwan.
 
The contract demonstrates the project partners’ commitment to working with high quality local suppliers. 
 
Once delivered, the new SOV will ensure continued employment prospects both for Taiwanese crew on board the DFO fleet, as well as building confidence within the on-shore team to continue to attract the best and brightest personnel.  The Vessel has been built to the highest European standards and meets or exceeds the requirements of the offshore wind industry.
 
Polin Chen, CEO of DFO says “we are honoured to continue to support Vestas in the delivery of both offshore commissioning and O&M services in Taiwan, and look forward to delivering a solution in Taiwan that will deliver a safe, comfortable and high-performing home away from home.  We are also pleased that both SOVs we have ordered have securd long-term charters in Taiwan, ensuring that DFO’s experienced Taiwanese and expatriate staff will have long-term, stable employment”.
 
Dong Fang Offshore was founded in 2019 as one of the first dedicated, pure-play owner and operator of wind farm construction and support vessels in APAC.  DFO employs over 300 professionals in the offshore wind industry and is the largest public listed offshore marine contractor in Taiwan.