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Tidal Transit project will create the world’s first retrofit eCTV

U.K. based crew transfer vessel operator Tidal Transit has begun the design and engineering phase of a project that will deliver the world’s first retrofit electric crew transfer vessel (eCTV). Like the Bibby Marine eCSOV that we reported on earlier this week, the project is supported by the U.K.’s ZEVI program, receiving GBP 6.3 million (about $7.9 million) in funding,

Over the next 15 months, Tidal Transit will retrofit the diesel-powered Mercurio 20 meter vessel, Ginny Louise, with over two...

https://www.marinelog.com/offshore/offshore-wind/tidal-transit-project-will-create-the-worlds-first-retrofit-ectv/

Damen unveils an electric SOV that can charge offshore

Damen Shipyards Group has taken the wraps off its latest vessel offering: a fully electric 70-meter service operations vessel (SOV) with offshore charging capabilities.

Offshore charging of the electric SOV paves the way for significantly reducing emissions during the maintenance of offshore wind farms.

Damen began assessing the feasibility of an electric SOV three years ago and quickly established that technically it would be possible. However, offshore charging capabilities would be required....

https://www.marinelog.com/offshore/damen-unveils-an-electric-sov-that-can-charge-offshore/