Atlantic Wind Transfers (AWT), an US offshore wind farm support company, has ordered six Crew Transfer Vessels (CTV) designed by UK-based Chartwell Marine.
AWT’s order comprises six CTVs, and will be constructed by St. John’s Ship Building Inc. at its shipyard in Palatka, Florida. The first two vessels are expected to be delivered in Summer 2023 and January 2024 respectively, with four further builds in the pipeline. Building US Jones-Act Compliant vessels certified under US Coast Guard Subchapter L, these CTVs will be able to operate on any wind farm in the United States up to 150 miles offshore, under the strict Safety and Inspection standards of the US Coast Guard. The CTV is a 25.2m aluminium catamaran with capacity to transport 24 personnel to and from turbines.