'World's first' biomethanol-powered crew transfer vessel ready to work in offshore wind

Northern Offshore Services (N-O-S) has taken delivery of a crew transfer vessel (CTV) converted to run entirely on biomethanol that has been chartered by Vestas. According to N-O-S, this is the world’s first 100 per cent biomethanol-powered CTV.

“We now operate the world’s first single fuel biomethanol crew transfer vessel. We are improving our fleet’s sustainability and setting a new standard for the maritime industry. Biomethanol represents a powerful alternative to conventional fuels, and we are proud to lead the way”, said David Kristensson, Group CEO of Northern Offshore Group.

The vessel, named Transporter, was designed and developed by N-O-S as a conversion from A-Class to T-Class. The 25-metre-long CTV is a high-speed catamaran with an updated and improved hull design and 24 pax seating, specially designed for fast and reliable transfer of technicians and light cargo, N-O-S says.

The conversion into a fully biomethanol-powered vessel was done in collaboration with Vestas, under an initiative that started in 2022, when Vestas signed a five-year charter with Northern Offshore Services to explore how the