Briggs Marine has placed an order with shipbuilder Freire, of Vigo, Spain, for a vessel for deployment in the offshore wind industry.
The order is for a maintenance support vessel which is due in service in the fourth quarter of 2024.
This order forms part of Briggs’ continued investment programme to renew and upgrade its fleet to maintain a high standard of vessel services for its clients.
The new vessel, measuring 40 metres in length, will form part of Briggs’ charter fleet and will expand the company’s offering across a range of industries including offshore wind, defence, ports and harbours, as well as energy and utilities.
Optimally configured to support Briggs’ ongoing contracts with the UK government, offshore wind farms and commercial ports, the vessel will primarily undertake inspection, servicing and replacement of Aids to Navigation (AtoN) and heavy inshore moorings in the UK and overseas.
The DP2 propulsion system and generous deck outfit has been specified and configured for maximum crew safety and uninterrupted service, even in arduous conditions where necessary.
The company has specified diesel-electric propulsion to offer the best fuel efficiency possible in a wide range of applications as well as compliance with the latest and proposed future emissions standards.
In addition to the primary AtoN tasks, the vessel has been designed to incorporate maximum flexibility for support of other tasks including ROV deployment, survey duties, diving, subsea investigation, seabed preparation tasks and other marine project activities.
Collieson Briggs, Managing Director, said: “This latest vessel order further demonstrates Briggs’ commitment to maintaining its position as the UK’s nearshore marine experts.
“The vessel will further enhance our marine project support capability for both the growing renewables sector as well as the more traditional marine construction tasks upon which Briggs has built its solid reputation.”