The last of new D-class emergency response and rescue vessels (ERRVs) commissioned by Aberdeen’s Craig Group in a £35million investment programme has been launched.
The Grampian Defiance, which will be managed by Craig’s North Star Shipping division, was built at Balenciaga shipyard in Spain.
The four new ERRVs are the Grampian Don, the Grampian Dee, the Grampian Discovery and the Grampian Defiance.
The Grampian Defiance will start a contract with DONG E&P in September to support its North Sea operations. The other vessels have secured long-term contracts with oil companies providing support to their North Sea operations.
North Star managing director Callum Bruce said: “It’s great to see the last in the series of these new D-class vessels launched. This is the culmination of our most recent investment in the fleet and will lead to an additional 120 jobs in the marine industry.
“The award of these contracts with major operators secures our market-leading position in the provision of offshore support, remotely-operated vehicle survey and emergency response and rescue vessels in the North Sea.”
Douglas Craig, chairman and managing director of Craig Group, added: “These vessels underline our commitment to the North Sea energy industry, demonstrate our continued investment in a modern, safe and efficient fleet and our continuing support for British shipping.”
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