N-O-S orders two hybrid E-Class CTVs

The company has one E-Class vessel already, the M.V Energizer, a 39m LOA hybrid electric CTV that was built in 2022 and has 24 seats plus crew.

It runs on six Volvo Penta D16C-D MH engines delivering 551kW each, along side 271kWh of installed capacity batteries by Corvus Energy.

The new vessels will be slightly smaller, at 36.5m, but contain more seats, 32, N-O-S says, and will be delivered by Penguin Shipyards in the second half of 2025.

The point of the E-Class is that it is prepared for future fuels, hybrid or fully electric operations, with ’a future-proof platform designed for efficiency and performance, with a flexible engine configuration intended to use only the power that the current situation requires’.

These new vessels ’will distinguish themselves’ with new features such as an improved hull design, interior comfort for crew, and large capacity, N-O-S says.

“We are proud to continue our journey towards a deepened sustainability and innovation focus by expanding our fleet with new E-Class vessels. This order confirms our commitment to offering our customers the best possible solutions while having future demands in mind”, says David Kristensson, Group CEO of Northern Offshore Group. “We are excited to see how these innovative vessels will ensure the efficiency and flexibility of our services.”