The latest addition to Tidal Transit’s fleet of purpose-built crew transfer vessels (CTVs), Imogen Rose, was officially christened at Equinor’s pontoon in Great Yarmouth.
The ceremony formed part of a wider event, hosted by multinational energy company Equinor, to celebrate the completion of an ongoing modification project at Sheringham Shoal Offshore Wind Farm.
Imogen Rose is an Incat Crowther UK-designed WindFlex 27 model, outfitted with Volvo Penta Quad-IPS, and built by Singapore-based Penguin International. The vessel’s first charter was to the energy services supplier Stowen Group, supporting the firm’s contract with Equinor, delivering essential offshore modification and maintenance at Sheringham Shoal.
Designed for high levels of fuel efficiency, manoeuvrability and durability in all-weather operating conditions, Imogen Rose was chosen to support the timely completion of an ongoing modification project.
A frontrunner for next-generation electric builds, Imogen Rose features a future-proofed hull design and onboard systems, allowing her to be retrofitted with zero-emissions power supply and propulsion. Electric-ready designs are increasingly sought after by the offshore industry as wind farm developers and operators ramp up efforts to decarbonise.
Sheringham Shoal is an Equinor-operated, 317-megawatt (MW) offshore wind farm located off the coast of North Norfolk. Beginning operations in 2012, the site comprises 88 wind turbines and generates around 1.1 terawatt hours (TWh) of green energy per year.
Leo Hambro, commercial director of Tidal Transit, commented: “Imogen Rose has been constantly busy since delivery earlier in the year, so we’re delighted to have finally been able to give her the belated christening she deserves.
“Thank you to Equinor and Stowen Group for hosting such a fantastic event, and we’re looking forward to collaborating further as we continue to support current and future offshore developments in the UK and beyond.”
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Colin Galer, plant manager of the Sheringham Shoal Offshore Wind Farm, added: “We are delighted to host the Christening of Imogen Rose. Stowen recently chartered the vessel to serve an important role at Sheringham Shoal.
“Sheringham Shoal was our first commercial wind farm, and delivery of our operations programme is an important part of maintaining this asset.”
Last month, Tidal Transit signed a Memorandum of Partnership with leading marine power solutions expert, Volvo Penta.
