UK shipowner Mainprize Offshore has ordered a multi-role wind farm service ship as it expands its renewables operations.
Domestic shipbuilder Manor Marine will construct the MO8 vessel, a bespoke 26-metre Supa Swath catamaran designed by Walker Marine Design.
The ship is due for delivery in the second quarter of 2022 for an undisclosed price.
This will be the sixth crew transfer vessel (CTV) constructed by Manor Marine, but the first it will have delivered to Mainprize.
The shipyard said the CTV will have 175 square metres of deck space, a cargo capacity of 35 tonnes, seating for 24 passengers and a maximum speed of 27 knots.
Walker Marine Design has worked with Manor Marine before, designing two ships contracted by Manor Renewable Energy.
'Terrifically optimised'
Bob Mainprize, managing director at Mainprize Offshore, said: "We do not only operate vessels, but we are also highly involved with the vessel design from concept to delivery.
"The drive for technically efficient, terrifically optimised vessels which can do much more in less time has been the mainstay of Mainprize Offshore's fleet."
Leif Cooper, managing director at Manor Marine, said: "We are delighted to have been selected by Mainprize Offshore for the company’s next vessel construction project."
Cooper added that the yard was very aware of the high standard required of a CTV.
"With our familiarity in producing Walker Marine designs, we are certain we are well prepared and resourced to deliver to these required standards," he said.
The vessel will be the first to be built at Manor Marine's new 2,000 square metre workshop.
Mainprize Offshore was formed in 1979 for North Sea operations.
The company works in the offshore oil, gas and renewables sectors.
Mainprize focuses on cable-laying and seabed surveys.
The Mainprize family has a fishing heritage dating back 350 years.
