MacGregor announced on October 6, 2026, that it won a contract from Nantong Rainbow Offshore & Engineering Equipment Co., Ltd. to equip four Skywalker-class Commissioning Service Operation Vessels (CSOVs). The order is recorded in MacGregor’s fourth-quarter 2026 intake. The vessels are scheduled for delivery to IWS Fleet, a subsidiary of Integrated Wind Solutions ASA, during 2029 and 2030.
What it means
The contract covers the installation of three-dimensional motion-compensated cranes and Horizon gangway systems on the four vessels. MacGregor stated that the equipment selection demonstrates a technical alignment with the operational needs of these CSOVs. After delivery, MacGregor will provide support for all installed equipment through its global service network.
MacGregor noted that its motion-compensated cranes and gangway systems are central to the performance, safety, and reliability associated with the Skywalker class. The company attributed the strong uptake of this vessel class to these system capabilities.
Key facts
- Four Skywalker-class CSOVs to be equipped
- Contract awarded by Nantong Rainbow Offshore & Engineering Equipment Co., Ltd.
- Equipment includes three-dimensional motion-compensated cranes and Horizon gangway systems
- Order booked into MacGregor’s fourth-quarter 2026 intake
- Vessels due for delivery to IWS Fleet in 2029 and 2030
- IWS Fleet is a subsidiary of Integrated Wind Solutions ASA
- MacGregor will support equipment via its global service network
Source: MacGregor news release