High Speed Transfers (HST) has confirmed its order of two BARTech 30 CTVs from BAR Technologies.
The CTV operator has also acquired an additional hybrid Chartwell 24, with BAR Technologies’ Foil Optimised Stability System (FOSS), from Chartwell Marine.
The vessels will be built at Diverse Marine, on the Isle of Wight, UK.
As offshore wind technology continues to evolve, and projects are developed further out to sea, the operational profiles that wind farm operators require have become diversified, HST said.
Versatile fleets have become increasingly prized in the race to scale the sector in new markets.
Equally, as decarbonising the vessel supply chain becomes a key imperative for wind farm owners and operators.
BAR Technologies’ CTV is set to provide HST with fuel – and therefore emissions – savings of up to 30%.
The two BARTech 30 vessels will offer HST the flexibility to operate year-round, benefiting from a significant reduction in vertical acceleration to ensure optimal performance.
HST’s order will ensure that the business is able to continue to provide the highest standards of comfort for passengers during voyages to wind farms even in regions that typically see higher sea states such as the US.
The proven Chartwell 24 vessel formula will be further enhanced with BAR Technologies’ FOSS, offering improvements in seakeeping and boosting efficiency.
All three vessels will be equipped with Reygar’s BareFLEET technology to give HST a granular view of fuel use and operational efficiency, delivering savings to clients and using data to demonstrate the concrete benefits of the vessel platforms to wind farm operations.
HST chief executive Tom Nevin said: “Offshore wind owners and operators have shown a real appetite for efficient, low-carbon vessel platforms.
“It is exciting to work with vessel designers such as BAR Technologies and Chartwell Marine who understand what the industry needs and have the expertise to deliver next-generation designs without overcomplicating the vessels.
“BAR Technologies’ FOSS is fast becoming a ‘must have’ and we are keen to demonstrate the capabilities of our new vessels to the market.”