Aberdeen-based Sentinel Marine has made a new addition to its fleet of emergency response and rescue vessels (ERRVs) for North Sea operations.
The UK-flagged Biscay Sentinel measures 62metres in length, and will the seventh of the firm’s ERRVs offering support and lifesaving services to the oil and gas industry.
It was delivered at the Cosco Guangzhou shipyard in China this month and is expected to arrive in Aberdeen in early May.
Sentinel Marine says the ship is part of a new breed of support vessels, which can also conduct secondary tasks ranging from oil recovery to cargo storage.
Rory Deans, chief executive office of Sentinel Marine, said: “The offshore environment can be unpredictable, and so safety is of the utmost importance to operators working at sea. We are delighted to be adding Biscay Sentinel to our fleet to ensure that we continue to offer our clients an unparalleled service, backed up by the latest technology available.
“Many ERRVs in operation are repurposed fishing or supply vessels, however by designing our fleet from the ground up, we have been able to ensure that it is fully equipped with everything our crews require to keep our clients safe offshore. Fuel efficiency, too, is far greater in a purpose-built ERRV than that of a repurposed vessel.
“Multi-role vessels like Biscay Sentinel provide a greater flexibility for our clients: in addition to their vital, primary lifesaving role they can also be used across a range of other tasks, including rescue towing and dynamic positioning. This helps our clients keep costs low and provides a better return on investment.”
A further two ERRVs are under construction for the firm, due to enter service later this year.
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