An Isle of Wight shipbuilder is set to manufacture 3 further vessels after an order from an offshore energy support firm.
High Speed Transfers, an innovative crew transfer vessel operator that supports the offshore wind energy and oil and gas industries worldwide, has confirmed its order to cowes-based Diverse Marine for 2 BARTech 30 CTVs and an additional hybrid Chartwell 24.
As offshore wind technology continues to evolve and projects are developed further out to sea, the operational profiles that wind farm operators require have become diversified. Versatile fleets have become increasingly prized in the race to scale the sector in new markets.
Additionally, to ensure that new projects can be safely and efficiently maintained, vessel designers have risen to the challenge to deliver the next wave of innovation in offshore wind’s maritime supply chain – without sacrificing the proven characteristics that have underpinned the sector’s success to date. The 2 BARTech 30 vessels will offer HST the flexibility to operate year-round,
benefiting from a significant reduction in vertical acceleration to ensure optimal performance.
Crucially, the vessels will all have the same layout of the console, seating and bridge, adhering to HST’s strict safety specifications and ensuring operational familiarity for crew and passengers.
Ben Colman, Diverse Marine, said:
“Diverse Marine is delighted to be awarded this further significant order from HST and to be working again with HST, Chartwell Marine and BAR Technologies to deliver industry leading next-generation designs.
“Construction of the hybrid, controllable pitch propeller HST Ella is progressing well for delivery this summer as work will commence on these new builds. Orders such as this demonstrate that the UK are the global leaders in the design and construction of offshore wind crew transfer vessels.”
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Thank goodness some people are getting things right. Well done Diverse Marine.
Congratulations are in order.
Testament to local skills here on the island and good management. Well done all.
Excellent news! These vessels are truly state-of-the-art and a credit to Diverse and to Cowes/The Island.
Fantastic, great to hear some good news for a chance. Well done Diverse Marine
Can they make floating bridges?
Once again it proves this little unknown island has some of the world’s leading craftsman and design team.
Well done to you all, you’ve done the island proud
Apologies for craftsman but crafts persons just didn’t look right.