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MOL Signs Time Charter Contract for 2 CTVs to Serve Ishikari Bay New Port Offshore Windfarm
The First CTV in Japan to be managed and operated under ISM Code TOKYO-Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL) today announced that it has concluded a time charter contract with Shimizu Corporation for two crew transfer vessels (CTV) for offshore windfarm at …
Jun 15, 2023 / Curious
New Crew Transfer Vessel for Ishikari Bay New Port Offshore Wind Farm Arrives in Japan
A new crew transfer vessel (CTV) for the Ishikari Bay New Port offshore wind farm in Hokkaido Prefecture arrived in Japan from Singapore on April 19. The vessel is named “Rera As.” Caption: Rera As being discharged from the heavy-lift carrier …
Apr 25, 2023 / Curious
Fugro’s Blue Essence® Completes World’s First Fully Remote Offshore Wind ROV Inspection
The world’s first fully remote inspection of offshore wind farm assets has been successfully carried out by Fugro, using one of its Blue Essence® uncrewed surface vessels (USVs) with Blue Volta®, an electrical remotely operated vehicle (eROV). The …
Apr 25, 2023 / Curious
Strategic Marine commissions study to evaluate energy and emissions profiles of diesel and hybrid-powered crew transfer vessels
Singapore-based boat builder Strategic Marine has commissioned a study to compare the efficiency of traditional diesel-powered and hybrid-powered crew transfer vessels (CTVs). The study, to be conducted by the Maritime Energy and Sustainable …
Apr 20, 2023 / Vessels
Purus Wind signs order with Damen Shipyards for eight, low-emission vessels for wind farm operations
Damen Shipyards and offshore wind services provider Purus Wind have signed a contract for the build and delivery of eight new vessels. Four Damen Fast Crew Supplier (FCS) 2710 Hybrid and three Damen FCS 3210 Hybrid Crew Transfer Vessels (CTVs) and …
Mar 30, 2023 / Vessels
Crew Transfer Vessel for Ishikari Bay New Port Offshore Wind Farm Named Rera As
On March 15, NYK announced the name of a crew transfer vessel (CTV)* for the Ishikari Bay New Port offshore wind farm, for which NYK has a multi-year time charter contract with Siemens Gamesa, at the NYK Group booth in Wind Expo Spring 2023 in Tokyo. …
Mar 20, 2023 / Vessels
Strategic Marine Signs MOU For Three Brevity-Class Hybrid Crew Transfer Vessels With HST Marine
Deal builds on recent contract to build four hybrid Crew Transfer Vessels for the UK-based offshore vessel owner-operator First in the series of Chartwell Marine’s 27m catamaran design from its new offshore wind support vessel range All vessels …
Feb 22, 2023 / Vessels
Fugro Blue Essence®Receives Approval From UK MCA To Undertake Fully Remote Surveys
Fugro’s Blue Essence®, a 12 m uncrewed surface vessel (USV), has received approval from the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) to operate the first USV with an electrical remotely operated vehicle (eROV) in UK waters. The MCA is the government …
Feb 20, 2023 / Curious
NYK and Siemens Gamesa Conclude Charter Agreement for Crew Transfer Vessel for Offshore Wind Power Generation at Ishikari Bay New Port
On February 15, NYK has concluded a time charter contract with Siemens Gamesa, the world-leading provider of wind power solutions, for a crew transport vessel (CTV)* for an offshore wind power generation facility. The CTV will be owned by NYK and …
Feb 16, 2023 / Curious
Damen and Compagnie Maritime Monegasque announce two-year FCS 7011 contract in Brazil
Damen Shipyards Group and Compagnie Maritime Monégasque (CMM) have recently announced a two-year offshore support contract for Damen Fast Crew Supplier (FCS) 7011 Aqua Helix. The vessel will transport personnel to and from offshore platforms in …
Feb 3, 2023 / Vessels