UK’s MRE Picks Compatriot Shipbuilder for New WFSV

UK-based Manor Renewable Energy (MRE) Ltd, suppliers of temporary power generators, vessels and personnel to the offshore renewables sector, have appointed Manor Marine UK Limited to construct their new Wind Farm Service Vessel (WFSV).

MRE contracted Offshore Ship Design, working in conjunction with Lloyd’s Register, to design this large capacity, UK-flagged vessel.

The vessel will have a maximum speed of 28 knots, an available tank capacity of 60 tonnes of fuel and fresh water, extensive workable deck space and live onboard accommodation, as well as galley and welfare facilities for up to 12 personnel plus crew.

The vessel will be built at the Manor Marine shipyard, in Portland, Dorset, and is scheduled for delivery at the end of 2016.

“The vessel is probably the largest of its class, at an overall length of 26 metres and a beam of 11.2 metres. With a combined aft and forward deck area of 167m2, four point mooring capability, facilities for ROV, survey or dive operations; we aim to offer a very versatile and competent vessel,” Eric Briar, Director at MRE, said.

”This is a vessel that will be able to work anywhere in Europe and has the capability to stay offshore on the next generation of wind farm projects for prolonged periods; working with construction or accommodation vessels to minimise the transit time and massively increase the project productivity.”