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Northern Offshore Services announces delivery of the world’s first biomethanol CTV
As a groundbreaking move toward a more sustainable future for the offshore industry, Northern Offshore Services announces the delivery of the world’s first 100% biomethanol-powered crew transfer vessel (CTV).
M/V Transporter, designed, developed and provided by N-O-S, is a conversion from A-Class to T-class. The vessel is a 25-meter, high-speed catamaran with an updated and improved hull design, 24 pax seating, specially designed for fast and reliable transfer of technicians and light cargo.
The initiative is in collaboration with Vestas, who will charter Transporter to explore how the biomethanol-powered vessel can reduce carbon emissions from offshore service operations.
About biomethanol
The vessel is powered by biomethanol only, a clean, renewable fuel derived from sustainable biomass. This innovative vessel is a part of N-O-S’s commitment to driving the transition to emission-reducing technologies and advancing the industry’s decarbonisation efforts.
Biomethanol is subject to great competition, therefore, the supply has already been secured in advance through our supplier Northern Energy & Supply (N-E-S).
“We now operate the world’s first single fuel biomethanol crew transfer vessel. We are improving our fleet's sustainability and setting a new standard for the maritime industry. Biomethanol represents a powerful alternative to conventional fuels, and we are proud to lead the way,” said David Kristensson, Group CEO of Northern Offshore Group. “We are grateful to work with Vestas, a long-term customer, as they want to invest in the transition towards a more sustainable future.”
“We are leading the wind industry in testing solutions that move us away from using marine gas oil (MGO). Opportunities exist for operating low-emission vessels. Commitment and alliances are needed to further exploit these opportunities”, says Lisa Ekstrand, Head and VP of Sustainability at Vestas. “We are proud to be the first company in the wind industry to test the use of a single-fuel bio-methanol-powered CTV in our offshore service operations.
Vessel details:
- Seats: 24
- Hull: Aluminum
- Length o. a.: 25,35m
- Beam: 7,6m
- Fender arrangements: N-O-S patented high-performance fender
- Forward deck area: 70m2
- Aft deck area: 30m2
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Northern Offshore Services (N-O-S) is a global leader in providing Crew Transfer Vessels (CTV) serving the offshore wind industry. N-O-S operates and manages a versatile fleet focusing on high-performing vessels, providing full service and flexible solutions.
Northern Offshore Services is a part of Northern Offshore Group (N-O-G). The group is driven by entrepreneurship and consists of several well-established companies operating in various segments of the marine industry. The group has a clear vision, and values rooted in the strong shipping culture and entrepreneurial spirit of Donsö, an island on the west coast of Sweden.
