Innovative I-Class Crew Transfer Vessel Launched by NOS for Offshore Operations

Northern Offshore Services (N-O-S) from Sweden is at the forefront of creating a more sustainable future in global offshore markets. Their latest innovation, the I-Class Crew Transfer Vessel (CTV) IMPRESSER, is powered by Volvo Penta’s IPS Professional Platform. This cutting-edge vessel is designed to adapt to new technologies and energy solutions over the next 25 years, with a focus on meeting the needs of offshore engineers. N-O-S has recognized the challenges posed by the growing offshore wind industry, including larger turbines leading to increased maintenance and more technicians at sea, driving their innovative vessel designs to meet future customer demands.

Operating in over 90 wind farms globally, N-O-S has become a prominent provider of CTVs, completing 118,000 successful transfers in 2023 alone. The company is expanding its presence in the UK, Denmark, and the American markets through its subsidiary, American Offshore Services (A-O-S). N-O-S is committed to not only increasing its fleet size but also focusing on converting existing vessels to meet regulatory and environmental requirements, with a particular emphasis on electric and hybrid solutions. This forward-thinking approach comes with a cost but is seen as a smart business move by N-O-S.

N-O-S places a strong emphasis on the comfort and safety of offshore engineers, recognizing them as their most important cargo. The modern CTV IMPRESSER is designed to provide maximum comfort for technicians in transit, ensuring they arrive at offshore wind farms ready to work. The company’s ongoing modernization efforts include innovative solutions like the High Grip Fender, designed to reduce fuel consumption and improve safety during offshore operations. N-O-S’s leadership team, with a background in the tanker sector, brings operational expertise to navigate the evolving offshore energy landscape, focusing on quality, performance, and safety.

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