High performance OSV launched by Irish charterer

Dublin’s Irish Commercial Charter Boats (ICCB) has commissioned Ros Aine, a high performance diesel OSV, future proofed to run on Hydrated Vegetable Oil (HVO).

The vessel, which has been called a ’market first’ for offshore vessel design that fits high performance diesel outboards (OXE) to meet offshore operators’ standards, is a highly manoeuvrable and versatile vessel capable of reaching remote regions, in particular, hard to reach inshore salmon farms.

“We have carried out the first contract charter with Ros Aine accumulating 125 hours. The potential for the OXE in Ireland is huge within the commercial and aquaculture industry, we are happy to have adopted the OXE early on and are already seeing the benefits,” said Eoin Grimes, owner of ICCB.

Future proof

The 12m landing craft is powered by two 200hp OXE Diesel outboards supplied by Proteum, the UK and Ireland distributor for the OXE range of engines, to serve ICCB’s expanding operational requirements in the growing offshore energy, transport and aquaculture sectors.

Ros Aine can carry loads up to 4.9 tonnes, providing time management and fuel savings, while OXE’s high torque delivers sufficient power to manoeuvre under high loads and at low speeds.

The wide availability of diesel at the moment gives Ros Aine the versatility and extended range to operate in remote locations. But when stricter emission goals are implemented in future, all OXE engines can run on HVO, which reduces carbon dioxide emissions by up to 94.2%.

OXE is a high performance diesel outboard built for commercial users and is making significant market penetration worldwide due to its rugged, robust and reliable design. Engines are available in 150hp, 175hp, 200hp and 300hp options.