Burgess Marine and Mainprize Offshore revolutionises WFSV
Burgess Marine (A291) has entered into a long-term agreement with Mainprize Offshore initially to build two 25m wind farm support vessels (MO2 and MO3), using a new concept called ‘Sure Build’.
Mainprize has taken out options on a further two vessels with the deal being financed by Close Brothers (A123).
Burgess Marine will launch ‘Sure Build’ to the market at Seawork, with the signing of MO2 taking place on the company’s exhibition stand (A29) at midday today.
Nicholas Warren, managing director, Burgess Marine, commented: “For many years we’ve watched yards make small fortunes, then fail, or Operators make big investments which have then been seized or withheld by administrators. We wanted to offer a ‘piece of mind alternative’ to the industry. Something different. Something sensible. We’ve developed a ‘cost plus’ way of working; thus ensuring a very low risk for the Operator and a low, but sustainable, margin for us, as the builder.”
Bob Mainprize, managing director and owner, Mainprize Offshore, added: “We look forward to working closely with the team at Burgess throughout the build of MO2. More importantly, we are looking forward to the development of very long and very fruitful, mutually beneficial relationship. Our product really is leading the field and business remains very brisk.”
