TSS Pioneer
Service Operations Vessel, SOV, for Ta San Shang Marine Co., Ltd.
TSS Pioneer is specially designed and equipped for the complicated and harsh environment in the Taiwan Strait. Through the development process it has been a high focus on optimizing the hull design, safety, and comfort, and operability including a hybrid battery solution. The vessel is built according to Taiwanese flag in accordance with passenger rules and dual class.
Efficient logistics have been a key element in the development of the design, and the vessel has a height adjustable motion compensated gangway with elevator system, a height adjustable boat transfer system and a 3D-compensated crane for cargotransfer.
Build specifications
Ta San Shang Marine Co., Ltd. ship owner |
Vard Vung Tau outfitting yard |
928 yard no. |
March 2022 delivered |
Vard Design ship designer |
VARD 4 19 SOV/CSOV design |
Windfarm Support Vessel type of vessel |
Energy sector |
Technical specifications
85.4 m length overall |
19.5 m breadth moulded |
87 pers accommodation |
60 Passengers / technicians |
20 Crewmembers |
4 Captain class |