In an agreement announced at this week’s Seawork 2025 event, U.K.-based offshore wind crew transfer vessel (CTV) specialist Tidal Transit has signed an agreement with Volvo Penta that will see it outfit
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In an agreement announced at this week’s Seawork 2025 event, U.K.-based offshore wind crew transfer vessel (CTV) specialist Tidal Transit has signed an agreement with Volvo Penta that will see it outfit its next-generation electric CTV fleet with Volvo Penta’s new electric propulsion system, the IPS900E.
With support from maritime and logistics investor HICO Investment Group, Tidal Transit is adding six new electric, hybrid and electric-ready newbuilds to its growing roster of sustainable crew transport solutions. Designed by Tidal Transit in partnership with Capilano Europe, the vessels will be built by Marina Meridional in Spain.
In addition to being outfitted with Volvo Penta’s groundbreaking IPS900E the new electric CTVs will also be built with advanced lightweight composite materials, offering further advancements in energy efficiency and carbon emissions reductions over traditional diesel-powered CTVs. This evolution in design also offers reduced maintenance downtime, increased comfort and offering near silent and vibration-free
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