“Zwerver V” Completes Final Crane Installation and Mobilization for Van Oord

Van Stee Offshore is proud to announce the successful installation of the third and final crane on its shallow draughted flagship ”Zwerver V”. The vessel returned to the Netherlands in January 2025 for the integration of this final piece of heavy equipment at the port of Vlissingen.

The crane installation marks the completion of the Zwerver V’s outfitting program. The new crane is an active-heave compensated offshore knuckle boom crane fabricated by Scaldon and with a lifting capacity of 100 tonnes, adding enhanced versatility and lifting power to the vessel’s already extensive capabilities. This setup allows “Zwerver V” to perform a wide range of offshore support activities, including subsea operations, heavy cargo handling, and precision lifting tasks in challenging marine environments.

Following the successful crane integration, “Zwerver V” was mobilized with a trenching spread on behalf of our valued client Van Oord. This mobilization enables the vessel to support offshore cable burial operations, further showcasing its role as a robust platform for offshore energy infrastructure projects.

About “Zwerver V”
“Zwerver V” is a DP2, 80-metre-long shallow draft, multipurpose support vessel designed for complex offshore operations. The vessel features:

• Triple crane configuration
• Spacious deck layout with 800m² of free deck space
• Accommodation for up to 60 personnel
• Powerful station-keeping and manoeuvrability with Dynamic Positioning Class 2 (DP2)
• A perfect fit  for cable laying, trenching, diving, ROV, and geotechnical operations

Van Stee Offshore is proud to see Zwerver V enter this next operational phase and looks forward to supporting Van Oord and other clients in their offshore ambitions.