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UK-based Inyanga Marine Energy Group has assumed operational management of the newly built Tor Boreas , a hybrid utility vessel developed for offshore wind operations.
According to Inyanga, the 26.95-metre vessel will be operated in partnership with compatriot company, Tor Group, and is designed for a range of offshore tasks, including geotechnical seabed surveys, remotely operated vehicle (ROV) work, subsea inspections, and diving operations.
“Tor Boreas sets a new gold standard for utility work vessels in this sector. The vessel abounds in highly innovative features. The vessel has electric propulsion integrated through a dynamic positioning system which enables the vessel to accurately hold station while subsea tasks are performed. This is much more efficient in terms of CO2 emissions and fuel consumption,” said Richard Parkinson , CEO of Inyanga Marine Energy Group.
“The vessel also has a Gyro stabilized anti-roll system, providing a very stable operating platform and making the vessel safer as well as able to operate in more marginal conditions. In addition, she has a 4 point mooring for operations where dynamic positioning is not suitable, such as diving. What’s more, she offers an excellent quality of accommodation for up to 12 client personnel, facilitating longer periods offshore. This outstanding vessel is at the very top end of the workboat code in terms of her operational capabilities.”
Designed by Macduff Ship Design and built in Türkiye by Tor Marine, a subsidiary of Tor Group, Tor Boreas is equipped with electric propulsion via dynamic positioning, a gyro-stabilized anti-roll system, and four-point mooring for non-DP operations.
The vessel has a breadth of 11 metres, a depth of 4.35 metres, and a maximum draught of 3.5 metres. It also features an offshore crane, a five-tonne hydraulic A-frame, towing capability with a 25-tonne electric aft winch, and a 17-tonne bollard pull.