Singapore-based shipbuilder Strategic Marine has finalised contracts to build an additional pair of the StratCat 26m CTVs for WEM Marine.
WEM placed its first order for two 27m CTVs with Strategic Marine in September 2020.
The vessels were built in Singapore and have since been delivered to WEM in Southampton in July of 2021.
This new second pair is scheduled for delivery in April 2022.
WEM Marine’s managing director David Ford said: “WEM has been involved in the UK and European offshore wind farm sector for many years and has successfully operated in most major UK and European wind farm projects.
“These new CTV vessels are a key element of our business growth plans as a leading supplier of reliable, safe, fast, fuel efficient, offshore support vessels that are state-of-the-art and fit-for-purpose.
“We have taken delivery of the first two vessels and have put them to work almost immediately upon their arrival in the UK, and based on the team from Strategic Marine’s professionalism, our excellent working relationship and tailored financing solution, we are delighted to award Strategic Marine this contract for two more vessels.”
Strategic Marine’s general manager for commercial Hans Randklev added: “We are delighted to win this second contract with WEM.
“Our technical expertise, quality of product and tailored financing package has given WEM the confidence to order more CTVs, secure in the knowledge that we will deliver these CTVs on time, on budget and to their specifications.”