OEG has added a new multi-purpose crew transfer vessel to its offshore wind fleet with the delivery of Fulmar following successful sea trials.
The company said the CTV will operate in UK waters and has already secured its first charter in Scotland to support construction of the 1.1GW Inch Cape offshore wind farm.
The 72-turbine development is located 15km off the Angus coast and includes an offshore substation across a 150km² site.
Fulmar can carry up to 24 personnel for high-speed transfers and can be configured for extended offshore trips, according to OEG.
The workboat will provide crew and cargo transfers to the offshore substation platform and support the servicing of OEG welfare units on the platform.
Designed by Chartwell Marine and built by Diverse Marine, Fulmar is the second vessel from the naval architects to join OEG’s fleet after Furioso in 2024.
Leif Cooper, marine services director at OEG, said: “As Scotland’s offshore wind industry continues to grow, OEG is committed to supporting the sector and the supply chain.”
“We are focused on modernising and streamlining our fleet, introducing newbuilds with lower emissions and higher performance capabilities, and Fulmar is the latest addition in partnership with Chartwell Marine, strengthening our existing capacity,” Cooper added.
He stated: “We look forward to Fulmar’s first successful deployment on Inch Cape – one of Scotland’s largest offshore wind farms – and demonstrating our ongoing commitment to delivering safe, efficient, and sustainable support to Scotland’s offshore energy projects.”
OEG operates 15 multi-purpose CTVs across the UK, Europe and Taiwan and is progressing a fleet modernisation programme that includes vessel disposals.