Jack-up investment will bring company step change

Red7Marine has purchased the monohull jack-up barge Haven SeaChallenger with deck dimensions of 50 x 24m and a leg length of 55m.

Despite a challenging market, the company has continued to invest in the business to support its growth ambitions. Over the past year, the organisation has grown its offering in its core market sectors of nearshore marine infrastructure and renewable energy. This has involved developing new ways to support clients with the ever-growing demand for nuclear power, renewable energy, port infrastructure, coastal protection and flood defences and alleviation schemes.

Red7Marine has also moved into new markets, focusing on projects that combat key issues in the industry including climate change, energy supply and environmental protection – all of which contribute to a more sustainable future.

The purchase of the Haven SeaChallenger is an exciting step-change for the company. Red7Marine now owns and operates 12 jack-up barges ranging from 100t to 1000t, and this addition will allow Red7Marine to embrace larger opportunities and provides greater flexibility to move with market requirements as project demands grow.

Amongst other benefits, the Haven SeaChallenger also allows Red7Marine to offer its clients a liveaboard option, which can be a differentiator on projects where crew transfers are costly and time-consuming. This will be essential in meeting the company’s aim to move into renewable markets and to offer support on large marine infrastructure projects.

In addition to this boost to the company’s fleet, Red7Marine’s CEO Nick Offord and Business Development Manager Sophie Willcock have been elected Directors of the International Jack-up Barge Operators Association and have taken on the task of running the association from John and Lucy Howard.

The Association’s mission is to set, sustain and promote standards for the safe and effective operation of self-elevating platforms throughout the world. Through his Directorship and Chairmanship, Nick hopes to challenge the marine industry to raise the bar.

By Jake Frith