Inland and Coastal Marina Systems (ICMS) has installed a floating concrete breakwater within the Port of Newhaven, on the UK south coast, to provide safe berthing facilities for crew transfer vessels (CTVs). The upgrade is part of the refurbishment for the operations and maintenance (O&M) base for the Rampion Offshore Wind Farm. Rampion was the […]
The world’s first hybrid daughter craft vessels designed to support the offshore wind market are to be built in the UK through a new multi-million-pound deal. Aberdeen-headquartered North Star Renewables has confirmed that the contract for its fleet design, developed in collaboration with Southampton-based naval architects Chartwell Marine, will be awarded to a UK shipyard […]
Cowes-based workboat builder, Diverse Marine, and crew transfer vessel (CTV) operator, High Speed Transfers (HST), have selected NWF Fuels to supply HVO30 for the first fuelling of the new build hybrid CTV, HST ELLA. HVO30 is made from 30% hydrogenated vegetable oil and a marine gas oil fuel blend specified compliant EN590. Compared to standard […]
Strategic Marine has launched its next generation Strat Cat crew transfer vessel (CTV) designed for the offshore wind market. An evolution of the Strat Cat 26, the Strat Cat 27 (SC27) is said to meet the increasing demands from the offshore wind industry, offering enhanced vessel capabilities with a reduced environmental footprint and hybrid drive options. […]
Inland and Coastal Marina Systems (ICMS) has designed and built bespoke new crew transfer vessel (CTV) berthing facilities for Moray East Offshore Windfarm Ltd. (MOWEL), providing a safe “all-in-one” base for the daily servicing, refuelling and usage of the vessels during the ongoing maintenance of the windfarm. Situated in Fraserburgh Harbour, on the East Coast of […]