Gordon Brothers offering sale by private treaty presents a unique opportunity for buyers to acquire the U.K.’s first fully electric, zero-emission commercial landing utility vessel.
Gordon Brothers, the global asset experts, is offering for sale by private treaty a fully electric commercial landing utility vessel (E-LUV 2208) with an associated power storage system, on behalf of the joint administrators of Coastal Workboats Scotland Limited. E-LUV 2208 has limited fit-out works remaining, presenting an opportunity for a buyer to complete the final build to suit their operational requirements.
The vessel, located in Scotland, U.K. is suitable for workboat duties, aquaculture and local ferry services. Built by Coastal Workboats Scotland Limited in collaboration with Damen Shipyards, it is a landmark step forward in maritime decarbonisation.
“The E-LUV represents a rare opportunity to acquire a truly pioneering asset,” said Oliver Veart, Director, Commercial & Industrial at Gordon Brothers. “For the right buyer the E-LUV offers a compelling first-mover advantage in the transition to green maritime operations. We are inviting serious enquiries from buyers looking to lead in the future of commercial workboat operations.”
Offers are due by Q2 2026 for the available vessel in the following specification:
- Length Overall: 22.3m
- Beam: 8.4m
- Draught: 1.7m
- Deck Area: 120m² (2.5t/m² deck strength)
- 15mm bottom plate for grounding durability
- 40‑tonne capacity bi‑fold bow ramp (3.1m width)
- Gross Tonnage: 101 GT
- Deck Cargo: 60 tonnes
Propulsion & Power:
- 2 x Hydromaster Series 3 Thrusters
- 2 x 210kW @ 1800rpm
- Total Power: 420kW
- Steering: 360 degrees
- Propellers: Fixed pitch, 19A nozzle
- Speed: 8 kn
Deck Equipment:
- HS‑Marine AK40 deck crane (larger HS-Marine AK72 crane capability)
- 2 x HHP 225kg anchors
- 5‑ton capstan
- Diagonal rubber fendering
- Battery System:
- Powered by EST‑Floattech Octopus High Energy system with 2,400kWh onboard plus 1,200kWh via SPSS. Certified by DNV, BV, LR and RINA.
Gordon Brothers has established a dedicated valuations and corporate recovery practice that leverages decades of experience buying, selling and valuing assets in the commercial and industrial economy across Australia, Brazil, Canada, the U.K., Europe, Japan and the U.S.
