crew transfer vessel

Tidal Transit secures equity funding to build six new e-CTVs

U.K.-based offshore wind crew transfer vessel specialist Tidal Transit has secured equity financing from maritime and logistics investor HICO Investment Group to expand its fleet with six new electric CTVs (e-CTVs).

It says that the strategic expansion is a direct response to growing demand for zero-emission CTV solutions from offshore wind operations and reinforces Tidal Transit’s and HICO’s commitment to reducing diesel dependency in the sector.

Tidal Transit says that e-CTVs offer dramatically...

https://www.marinelog.com/offshore/offshore-wind/tidal-transit-secures-equity-funding-to-build-six-new-e-ctvs/

Strategic Marine delivers 50-knot SES crew transfer vessel

Singapore shipbuilder Strategic Marine has delivered an offshore crew transfer vessel to All Energies Services that is capable of reaching speeds of over 50 knots. Designed to provide seamless offshore transfers in challenging sea conditions of up to 2.5 meters, the 35-meter vessel is Strategic Marine’s first Surface Effect Ship (SES)

Strategic says that delivery of the SES crew transfer vessel to All Energies Services marks a major step in its ongoing collaboration with Aircat Vessels of France...

https://www.marinelog.com/news/strategic-marine-delivers-50-knot-ses-crew-transfer-vessel/

Patriot Leader: First Gladding-Hearn built CTV

Gladding-Hearn Shipbuilding, Duclos Corporation, Somerset, Mass., has delivered its first crew transfer vessel (CTV), the Patriot Leader, to Patriot Offshore Maritime Services. The vessel will operate year-round, transportation service for 24 offshore workers and equipment to support the construction and O&M phases of offshore wind projects on the U.S. East Coast

Designed by Incat Crowther, the all-aluminum high-speed catamaran is certified to USCG Subchapter-L and Lloyds Register Special...

https://www.marinelog.com/offshore/offshore-wind/patriot-leader-first-gladding-hearn-built-ctv/

A-O-S puts new G-Class CTV M/V Generater to work

M/V Generater

Providence, R.I.-headquartered American Offshore Services (A-O-S) reports that the M/V Generater, a state-of-the-art, hybrid-ready crew transfer vessel (CTV) has now successfully completed its first month of service serving the offshore wind industry on the U.S. East Coast.

Delivered by Metal Shark Boats, the 99-foot Jones Act compliant M/V Generater is the second vessel in A-O-S’s G-class series. With the capacity to accommodate 24 passengers, the G-class vessels are among the largest and most...

https://www.marinelog.com/offshore/offshore-wind/a-o-s-puts-new-g-class-ctv-m-v-generater-to-work/

St. Johns Ship Building delivers the first of two Chartwell CTVs to Atlantic Wind Transfers

St. Johns Ship Building, Palatka, Fla., has delivered the Atlantic Resolute, the first of two Jones Act-compliant Chartwell Ambitious-Class Crew Transfer Vessels (CTV) ordered by Atlantic Wind Transfers. This achievement marks the third CTV delivered by St. Johns Ship Building within six months, coming less than a month after the delivery of the Windea Enterprise, the second of the three Jones Act-compliant Incat Crowther 30 meters crew transport vessels (CTV) ordered at the shipyard by Windea...

https://www.marinelog.com/offshore/offshore-wind/st-johns-ship-building-delivers-the-first-of-two-chartwell-ctvs-to-atlantic-wind-transfers/

Ventus Marine orders Z-bow hulled CTV quartet

Singapore-headquartered Ventus Marine, a subsidiary of PSA Marine, has signed a contract with aluminum shipbuilder Strategic Marine for the construction of four BMT-designed 27-meter Z-bow hull crew transfer vessels (CTVs).

In addition to BMT’s Z-bow hull for improved seakeeping and efficiency, the vessels will feature BMT’s active fender system, for safe transfers, and advanced propulsion systems tailored to the operational requirements of the offshore wind markets.

The vessels are scheduled for...

https://www.marinelog.com/offshore/offshore-wind/ventus-marine-orders-z-bow-hulled-ctv-quartet/

Strategic inks agreement to develop novel CTV using SES technology

Singapore shipbuilder Strategic Marine has signed an agreement with Norwegian ship designer ESNA (Espeland and Skomedal Naval Architects) to develop an offshore wind crew transfer vessel using an SES (surface effect ship) design

SES vessels, also known as side hulled hovercraft or air cushioned catamarans, have side hulls like a catamaran. Between the hulls, fore and aft, are rubber seals into which fans blow air. This creates an air cushion that partly lifts the vessel up and out of the water.

Be...

https://www.marinelog.com/offshore/offshore-wind/strategic-inks-agreement-to-develop-novel-ctv-using-ses-technology/

Irish operator orders design for new 14-meter CTV

14-meter CTV

Malahide, Ireland, based Irish Commercial Charter Boats (ICCB) has commissioned Southampton, U.K., based Rockabill Marine Design (RMD) to design a new 14-meter CTV (crew transfer vessel) that will equip it with a versatile custom vessel capable of carrying 12 passengers and 1 tonne of deck cargo.

Designed in accordance with the requirements of both the Irish MSO P5 passenger boat license and U.K. MCA workboat code 3, the vessel positions ICCB to secure and fulfill contracts in both Irish and...

https://www.marinelog.com/news/irish-operator-orders-design-for-new-14-meter-ctv/

St. Johns Ship Building delivers first of three Windea CTVs

St. Johns Ship Building, Palatka, Fla., reports that it has delivered the Windea Courageous, the first of three Incat Crowther 30 meter Crew Transfer Vessels (CTVs) ordered by Windea CTV, LLC, a partnership of Hornblower Wind and MidOcean Wind. The vessel will support the Vineyard Wind 1 offshore wind farm 15 miles off the coast of Massachusetts and is already onsite in New Bedford, Mass., supporting the project, which this week delivered power to the New England grid for the first time.

St....

https://www.marinelog.com/shipbuilding/shipyards/shipyard-news/st-johns-ship-building-delivers-first-of-three-windea-ctvs/

Atlantic Wind Transfers orders 6 advanced Chartwell CTVs

Rhode Island headquartered U.S. offshore wind farm support pioneer Atlantic Wind Transfers (AWT) has ordered six Chartwell Ambitious-class crew transfer vessels (CTVs).They will be built by St. John’s Ship Building Inc. at its shipyard in Palatka, Fla. The first two are expected to be delivered in summer 2023 and January 2024 respectively, with four further builds in the pipeline.

The vessels will be the first U.S.-built CTVs to comply with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Tier 4...

https://www.marinelog.com/offshore/offshore-wind/atlantic-wind-transfers-orders-6-advanced-chartwell-ctvs/

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