en.Wedoany.com Reported - Finnish shipyard Uudenkaupungin Työvene Oy (a subsidiary of Summa Defence Plc) has secured a new order to build and deliver one SWATH (Small Waterplane Area Twin Hull) vessel for Maritime Craft Services (Clyde) Ltd (MCS), with the agreement also including an option for another vessel of the same class. The vessel is scheduled for delivery in 2027 at Uudenkaupungin Työvene Oy's shipyard in Olkiluoto, Finland.
SWATH vessels achieve superior seakeeping performance through their unique hull design, significantly reducing pitch, roll, and vertical acceleration compared to traditional crew transfer vessels. This provides a more stable platform for technicians working at sea, enabling safer personnel transfers and maintaining operational capability in adverse sea conditions. Such vessels are primarily used in specialized offshore operations requiring high stability and operational reliability, such as offshore wind farms.
MCS is a supplier of crew transfer and offshore support services for the offshore wind industry, headquartered in Fairlie, North Ayrshire, Scotland. The company operates a modern fleet, supporting wind farm developers, operators, and service providers in key offshore energy markets.
This order continues the collaboration between Uudenkaupungin Työvene and MCS that began in 2023, further expanding their existing relationship. MCS Managing Director Menno Kuyt stated that if the option for a sister vessel included in the agreement is exercised, it would be the fifth SWATH vessel delivered by Työvene to MCS. Juha Granqvist, CEO of Uudenkaupungin Työvene Oy, commented that MCS's decision to continue the partnership through this additional vessel order and option agreement reflects confidence in the company's shipbuilding capabilities, engineering expertise, and ability to deliver specialized vessels for demanding offshore tasks.
Summa Defence Plc is a Finnish defense and security technology group, whose mission is to create a strong industrial base composed of innovative defense and dual-use small and medium-sized enterprises to enhance society's comprehensive security. Summa Defence aims to develop through organic and inorganic growth across three focus areas: maritime technology, land technology, and new technologies. The company's vision is to become a pioneer in the comprehensive security industry.
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