Walker Marine wins award for the design of aluminium windfarm service vessels

New naval architecture consultancy business, Walker Marine Design Ltd, is off to a good start after securing a number of contracts for the offshore wind sector and wider marine industry.

Founded by experienced Naval Architect James Walker, the UK-based company specialises in the design, repair and refit of commercial workboats, particularly high-speed light craft. It has the in-house capability to provide stability assessments, stability books and structural calculations for any marine structure.

Walker Marine has recently been awarded the design of four aluminium windfarm service vessels for CWind. The designs are two 23m BV classed vessels and two 21m MCA vessels, and will be the first aluminium workboats to be added to CWind’s fleet.

All four vessels will be fitted with MTU engines and Rolls Royce water jets, and with resiliently mounted deckhouses, Walker Marine says they will offer passengers a new level of comfort and safety.

Walker Marine adds that these vessels are seen as the next generation of windfarm service vessels and due to their increased depth and bollard push they are expected to give excellent seakeeping capabilities, efficient fuel efficiency, as well as improved transfer ability.

They are currently being built by Aluminium Marine Consultants Ltd in Cowes, Isle of Wight with the first due for delivery later this year.