England-based Inyanga Marine Energy Group has taken over the operational management of the Turkish-built offshore wind vessel Tor Boreas.
Inyanga will operate the hybrid utility vessel (pictured) in partnership with Tor Group. Tor Boreas was designed by Macduff Ship Design and built in Turkey by Tor Marine, part of the Tor Group.
The vessel is targeted at the offshore wind sector and is designed for a range of activities, including geotechnical seabed surveys, remotely operated vehicle operations, subsea inspections and diving operations.
Inyanga chief executive Richard Parkinson said: “Tor Boreas sets a new gold standard for utility work vessels in this sector.
“The vessel abounds in highly innovative features. The vessel has electric propulsion integrated through a dynamic positioning system which enables the vessel to accurately hold station while subsea tasks are performed. This is much more efficient in terms of carbon dioxide emissions and fuel consumption.
“The vessel also has a Gyro-stabilised anti-roll system, providing a very stable operating platform and making the vessel safer as well as able to operate in more marginal conditions.
“In addition, she has a four-point mooring for operations where dynamic positioning is not suitable, such as diving. What’s more, she offers an excellent quality of accommodation for up to 12 client personnel, facilitating longer periods offshore. This outstanding vessel is at the very top end of the workboat code in terms of her operational capabilities.”
Tor Group chief executive Kemal Torlak added: “We are delighted to form this new partnership with Inyanga Marine Energy Group. This state-of-the-art vessel has been designed to meet all the offshore operational requirements of clients and exceed their expectations.
“Inyanga will add significant value to the vessel by supplying a highly experienced crew onboard, providing additional services such as surveying, ROV and offshore operational management.”
Tor Boreas has a length of 27 metres and breadth of 11 metres. The vessel features an offshore crane and a five-tonne hydraulic A-frame, as well as towing capability, with a 25t electric aft winch and a 17t bollard pull.