Northern Offshore Services has taken a significant step towards sustainability in the offshore industry with the introduction of the world’s first biomethanol-powered crew transfer vessel. The M/V Transporter, designed for efficient transportation of technicians and light cargo, represents N-O-S’s commitment to reducing carbon emissions and advancing decarbonization efforts in the industry.
A groundbreaking project in the UK will transform a crew transfer vessel into the world’s first retrofitted Electric Crew Transfer Vessel (E-CTV). The vessel, currently known as the Ginny Louise, will operate entirely on electric power, with new propulsion systems and advanced technology for safer, faster, and emissions-free transfers.
A Norwegian project aims to develop the world’s first high-speed vessel using fuel cells for zero emissions. TECO 2030 and Umoe Mandal are leading the project, adapting Umoe Mandal’s CTV Surface Effect Ship technology with a multimegawatt fuel cell system. The goal is to have the vessel in pilot operations by 2025.
