Inverlussa takes delivery of new hybrid aquaculture support vessel.
Inverlussa Marine Services has taken delivery of a new 25 metre hybrid aquaculture support vessel, Naomi Jennifer, built by Macduff Shipyards.
The vessel has been developed to meet higher environmental and operational requirements on modern fish farming sites, where larger and heavier equipment has increased demand for power, bollard pull and lifting capacity. Naomi Jennifer is equipped with IMO Tier 3 compliant engines supported by a hybrid system that can store electrical energy for use during operations, reducing fuel consumption, emissions and noise.
The vessel features upgraded cranes, additional thrusters and SHM deck equipment intended to support safe and efficient anchor handling, towing and general farm work.
Crew welfare formed part of the design focus. Naomi Jennifer has five ensuite cabins and has been engineered to reduce noise levels in accommodation spaces during operations.
The vessel is the tenth collaboration between Inverlussa Marine Services and Macduff Shipyards, and brings Inverlussa’s fleet to 23 vessels. Naomi Jennifer will operate with two crews of three on a time for time rotation. Inverlussa reports a workforce of around 145 seafarers from across Scotland.
“We are pleased to welcome Naomi Jennifer into the fleet. She represents a steady progression in our investment in modern and environmentally responsible vessels. Macduff Shipyards has delivered a very good build, and this project reflects the value of our ongoing partnership. The vessel will strengthen our ability to support customers across a wide range of operations while continuing to provide a safe and dependable working environment for our crews,” said Ben Wilson, managing director of Inverlussa Marine Services.
“We have had a great relationship with Ben and Doulgas at Inverlussa Marine Services over the last 13 years since building the Helen Burnie. We appreciate the business we have done with new vessels and servicing their fleet of vessels. Their expertise has enabled us to build a state of art fish farm service vessel in the Naomi Jennifer. This vessel is designed and built in Scotland helping to keep our workforce of 220 employees in high quality secure jobs and provide training for our 40+ Apprentices. We wish Inverlussa Marine Services and crew all the very best with the new vessel,” said John Watt, managing director of Macduff Shipyards.
