Dutch surveyor Fugro has picked up two platform supply vessels for conversion into geotechnical assets.
The Sea Goldcrest and Sea Gull delivered in 2019 and 2020, respectively, from Fujian Mawei shipyard in China to Jon Fredriksen’s Seatankers and managed by Remoy Shipping in Norway have been acquired for an undisclosed price.
The acquisition is in line with Fugro’s strategy to capture offshore wind market growth opportunities, the company said.
The Sea Goldcrest is expected to deliver in 2024 and be operational in early 2025. Sea Gull, which is already under charter with Fugro, will be delivered in late 2024 or early 2025.
“With the purchase of these strategic assets Fugro will operate a balanced fleet of owned and chartered vessels, maintaining flexibility towards the future,” the company said in a release.
