The new North Eastern Guardian IV had to be extremely capable and based on a proven, sub-24m design. So, what better architecture than an established crew transfer vessel (CTV)? In fact, the North Eastern Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authority (NEIFCA) had been planning a replacement for its forerunner, North Eastern Guardian III, for some years. As […]
Japan’s offshore wind farm sector is gaining momentum as part of the country’s push for carbon neutrality by 2050. The country aims to install 10GW of offshore wind capacity by 2030, and as much as 30-40GW by 2040, with a focus on both fixed-bottom and floating turbines – the latter technology being particularly important due […]
A year on from the launch of its first 26m crew transfer vessel (CTV) concept, NAV Engineering & Technology has unveiled plans for a larger, 35m variant. But why go bigger on a proven design, and what’s in it for offshore operators? Formed last year as a subsidiary of Newport Shipping, NAV’s first offering was […]
While the global offshore wind market continues to thrive, support vessel operators are still under pressure to reduce overall Opex alongside reductions in emissions and fuel consumption. One proposed solution has been the creation of a ‘halfway house’ between traditional crew transfer vessels (CTVs), which carry the turbine technicians from shore to offshore site and […]
Late March saw the ‘end of an era’ of sorts – not to mention, a new beginning – as UK offshore wind CTV operator Tidal Transit purchased what it intends to be its last ever diesel-powered crew carrier, in line with its plans to transition to a fully electric fleet. The 27m x 9m newbuild, […]
Naval architect and designer BMT has shared its plans for a new hybrid diesel-electric, methanol-ready service operation vessel (SOV), developed to support offshore wind farm operations while minimising overall environmental impact. Measuring 48m in overall length x 22m in moulded breadth, and featuring a 5.5m draught, the proposed vessel looks set to plug the size […]
Having gone through its first, exciting growth spurt, the US offshore wind sector has hit its next step – the ‘challenge phase’, we could maybe call it – where the country’s ambitions for clean, renewable energy come up against harsh market realities. For example, the second half of 2023 saw delays hit some of the […]