Leading aluminium shipbuilder to deliver four 27m Z-Bow CTVs to Europe & Asia

Strategic Marine, a leading aluminium shipbuilder, has announced a significant advancement in the maritime industry. Partnering with the renowned design firm BMT Limited, Strategic Marine is set to construct four state-of-the-art 27m Z-Bow Crew Transfer Vessels (CTVs) for Ventus Marine, serving the markets in Europe and Taiwan. This milestone project not only underscores Strategic Marine's commitment to excellence but also signifies a significant step forward in the offshore wind support vessel sector.

About the delivery

Scheduled for delivery by the end of 2024, two of these innovative vessels will operate in Europe under the management of Njord Offshore Ltd, while the other two will serve in Taiwan under Njord Marine Ltd. This venture builds upon Strategic Marine's successful history, including previous CTV orders by Njord Offshore Ltd, which continues to operate effectively in Southeast Asia.

"We are delighted to sign this contract with Ventus Marine for the delivery of the 27m Z-Bow Crew Transfer Vessels. This project exemplifies our commitment to excellence and innovation in the maritime sector, and we are grateful for the collaboration and trust placed in us by our esteemed client Ventus Marine, with whom we hope to collaborate further in the future," said Mr Chan Eng Yew, Chief Executive Officer at Strategic Marine.

Designed to excel

These state-of-the-art vessels are not just designed, but engineered to excel in demanding operational environments, a testament to Strategic Marine's proven track record since 2010. Boasting advanced propulsion systems like CPP and IPS propulsions, they ensure not just performance, but unmatched performance, efficiency, and manoeuvrability.

These state-of-the-art vessels are engineered to excel in demanding operational environments, showcasing Strategic Marine's proven expertise since 2010. Key features include advanced propulsion systems, such as CPP and IPS propulsions, ensuring unmatched performance, efficiency, and manoeuvrability.  Strategic Marine's extensive history consists of a previous order of CTVs from Njord Offshore Ltd for its owners, which served as pioneering vessels from Southeast Asia and are still in operation today.