Ship & Boat BuildingCrew Transfer VesselsNorthern Offshore Services Expands Fleet with New E-Class Vessels

Northern Offshore Services Expands Fleet with New E-Class Vessels

Northern Offshore Services (N-O-S) announce the order of a new series of E-Class Crew Transfer vessels, marking a substantial expansion of its fleet. This move is part of the company’s ongoing commitment to delivering innovative, flexible solutions to its customers, and it continues the success of N-O-S’s new-build journey.

The new vessels will distinguish themselves through a range of innovative features. With updated and improved hull design, the vessels will offer fuel efficiency crucial for reducing environmental impact and enhancing stability. Additionally, the vessels will have significantly improved crew and technician comfort, and feature a large cargo capacity, making the vessel class-ready to meet the future needs of offshore wind.

Future-proof Platform

The new E-Class E-Class Crew Transfer vessels are built on a future-proof platform designed for efficiency and performance, with a flexible engine configuration intended to use only the power that the current situation requires. The vessels are hybrid and prepared to use both alternative fuels and fully electric modes. The future-proof platform enables a significant reduction in the carbon footprint of our operations. The order of the E-Class vessels demonstrates Northern Offshore Services strong commitment to leading the way and setting future standards.

The vessels will be delivered and ready to operate during the second half of 2025.

“We are proud to continue our journey towards a deepened sustainability and innovation focus by expanding our fleet with new E-Class vessels. This order confirms our commitment to offering our customers the best possible solutions while having future demands in mind”, says David Kristensson, Group CEO of Northern Offshore Group. “We are excited to see how these innovative vessels will ensure the efficiency and flexibility of our services.”

Vessel details:
– Seats: 32
– Hull: Aluminum
– Length o. a.: 36,5m
– Breadth: 11,2m
– Fender arrangements: N-O-S patented high-performance fender
– Forward deck area: 140m2
– Aft deck area: 20m2

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