A new methanol-fuelled service operation vessel (SOV) ordered by Danish operator Esvagt has been launched into the water for the first time.
Upon completion, the hybrid SOV will be fitted with battery and dual-fuel technology, which will reduce CO2 emissions by approximately 4,500 tonnes each year. The methanol to be used to power the vessel will be generated from renewable sources such as wind and biogenic carbon.
The 93-metre-long vessel will have accommodations for up to 124 personnel and a motion-compensated gangway to ensure safe transfers to and from offshore wind turbines. A helicopter deck will also be fitted.
Following delivery, Esvagt's newest SOV will serve the Hornsea two offshore wind farm located off the Yorkshire coast in the UK North Sea.
Design work on the SOV was provided by Havyard Ship Design of Norway in compliance to Danish flag and DNV class rules.
