High Speed Transfers has ordered a fourth crew transfer vessel from Damen based on the FCS 2710 design.
HST Euan will join HST Hudson (pictured), delivered in July 2018, and HST Sofia, delivered in March, as well as the HST Harri, which is due in September.
The latest vessel will be delivered in November.
FCS 2710 vessels have twin, axe bow hulls like the previous FCS 2610 design but are one metre longer and higher.
The extra metre above the water allows the vessel to operate in wave heights of above two metres, substantially increasing the range of weather conditions in which it can be at sea.
The vessel can also carry twice the number of passengers (26) than the predecessor design.
High Speed Transfers managing director Tom Nevin said: “There is strong demand from the offshore wind sector for crew transfer vessels that are efficient and economical, and which deliver their personnel in good shape ready to start work.
“We see the secret of our rapid growth being a combination of the experience of HST’s crew and management, the capability of the FCS 2710 and also the support we receive from Damen.”