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Following the signing of a strategic agreement, contractor Mainprize Offshore has supplied the MO12 and MO14 units. These vessels will operate from the Montrose logistics base to ensure the safe transfer of engineers and specialists. The charter agreement spans five years, covering both the current installation phase and the future maintenance stage of the infrastructure.
Operations of CTV vessels MO12 and MO14 at Montrose Port
Additionally, the twin vessels have a capacity for 24 passengers. The crew responsible for these operations will be locally sourced and will include a captain, an engineer, and a deckhand for each service unit.
Las naves de 26 metros de eslora fueron diseñadas por Walker Marine Design bajo criterios de máxima estabilidad. También posee una fuerza de empuje que alcanza las 21 toneladas, lo que permite realizar transferencias de personal en condiciones de oleaje de hasta dos metros de altura. Dicha capacidad técnica se traduce en un incremento de 26 días adicionales de disponibilidad operativa anual para el proyecto.
Furthermore, the catamaran hull design has been optimized to reduce energy consumption. By integrating a multi-fuel capacity system, these units achieve a reduction in carbon emissions compared to the conventional marine transport fleet.
The construction of these strategic assets was carried out in Singapore by Strategic Marine Group. This renewable energy project, driven by a collaboration between Red Rock Renewables and ESB, involves the installation of 72 turbines to supply a large part of Scotland. The integration of these vessels represents a firm step in consolidating the supply chain necessary for the UK’s energy transition.
Source and photo: Inch Cape Offshore