Offshore services provider HST Marine, part of Purus Wind, the offshore wind business of Julian Proctor-led Purus Marine has contracted Singapore-based shipbuilder Strategic Marine for the supply of four new battery hybrid crew transfer vessels (CTVs).
The inaugural order for parallel hybrid StratCat 27 CTVs will see the four vessels deliver in the first and second quarters of 2023. HST also has an option for two additional ships for delivery in the third quarter of 2023.
Acquired by Purus Marine last year, HST has been rapidly expanding its current fleet of vessels with a quick succession of hybrid CTV orders. Purus Wind provides CTV and commissioning/service operation vessels (C/SOVs) to its customers and will also be expanding its fleet of hybrid C/SOVs.
Last December, HST also tapped Dutch shipbuilder Damen Shipyards for three new battery hybrid CTVs.The trio is already under construction in Turkey and is scheduled for delivery in early 2024.
