Derecktor Shipyards announce they have been selected by CREST Wind (a joint venture between U.S.-based Crowley and Denmark-based ESVAGT) to construct a Chartwell Marine daughter craft. The catamaran will be carried by CREST’s Service Operations Vessel (SOV), currently under construction for Dominion Energy’s Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind project.
The multihull daughter craft offers superior seakeeping performance and increased stability to provide a comfortable, safe and workable platform to Siemens Gamesa’s Operations & Maintenance workforce. The vessel will provide safe and efficient transfers of personnel and equipment between the SOV and offshore wind turbines, even in challenging conditions.
The vessel will be dual certified by the U.S. Coast Guard under subchapters T and L; a first for Derecktor, CREST, Chartwell, and the USCG’s Sector New York Officer in Charge Marine Inspection (OCMI).
Daughter Craft Facts
- Length overall: 12.25 meters (40.05 ft)
- Breadth: 4.2 meters (13.73 ft)
- Draft: 0.6 meters (1.96 ft)
- Accommodations: 2 Crew, 8 Passengers
- Propulsion: Twin Volvo Penta IPS D6-500 propulsion system
“Our team is proud of this project and ready to dive in. Significant effort and collaboration with the CREST team got us to this point and our talented production team is ready to bring it home,” Erik Derecktor, Commercial Manager – New Construction, said. “We are excited to support the maritime sector’s energy transition, from hybrid and electric vessels to the offshore wind fleet.”
About Derecktor Shipyards
Derecktor Shipyards is a worldwide leader in the construction, repair and refit of commercial, recreational, and military vessels. Four Derecktor facilities span the US East from Maine to South Florida, offering vessel owners and operators everything from commercial new build to superyacht refit and repair.
About CREST
The CREST Wind joint venture was established in 2021 by Crowley and ESVAGT with the desire to combine the best of both worlds: ESVAGT’s Market-leading European innovation, know-how, and operational experience in offshore wind, alongside Crowley’s leading experience in local American logistics and fleet operation of the highest quality. www.esvagt.com www.crowley.com
About Chartwell Marine
Chartwell Marine is a pioneer in next-generation vessel design. A reputed naval architect with an industry-leading track record designing award-winning high-speed vessels, Chartwell Marine supports ambitious boat builders and vessel operators around the world with specialist, independent design and consultancy services.
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