On October 27th, the vessel NB 974 for Purus was launched for the first time at Vard Vung Tau. This Commissioning Service Operation Vessel (CSOV) is one of two ships being designed
NB 974 for Purus Launched at Vard Vung Tau, Marking New Era in Sustainable Offshore Wind Support
VARD VUNG TAU LTD
SHIPYARD
📍 Vung Tau
Wind Propulsion
Launching
Offshore Vessel
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Oct 29, 2025 · 08:28 UTC
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