In a move towards a more sustainable future for the offshore wind industry, BMT and Strategic Marine have sealed a Long-Term Agreement (LTA) to collaborate on innovative design solutions. The primary focus of this partnership is to enhance the renowned StratCat range of Crew Transfer Vessels (CTVs), aligning with emissions-reduction goals.
Innovation for a Greener Tomorrow
Martin Bissuel, BMT’s Head of Sales Commercial Maritime, expressed enthusiasm about the collaboration, stating, “Our partnership with Strategic Marine brings together extensive expertise into this market,empowering us to innovate and contribute to the ongoing energy transition.” BMT aims to accelerate design innovation in the CTV sector, emphasizing the industry’s commitment to exploring and achieving lower-carbon operations.
Strategic Marine’s Trust in BMT’s Design Prowess
The long-term contract and partnership underscore Strategic Marine’s trust in BMT’s naval design capabilities. With a portfolio boasting over 600 vessels, Strategic Marine is a global force in shipbuilding, excelling in high-quality, high-performance marine crafts for various applications. Chan Eng Yew, CEO of Strategic Marine, expressed delight, emphasizing their commitment to innovation and building vessels that are “Built to work.”
Commitment to Sustainability
Both companies emphasize their commitment to sustainability through this collaboration. The partnership aims to drive innovation into the offshore wind industry as it adapts to a reduced-carbon future. In a rapidly expanding global offshore wind industry, tailored, designed CTVs are becoming increasingly crucial to meet the growing demand for services.
Meeting Global Demand with Evolving Design Capabilities
Monty Long, Global Business Development Director for defense, maritime, and security at BMT, highlighted the importance of this collaboration in the context of the expanding offshore wind industry. He stated, “With the offshore wind industry expanding globally, the addition of bespoke, state-of-the-art designed CTVs to Strategic Marine’s growing fleets positions them well to meet the increasing demand for their services.”
This partnership between BMT and Strategic Marine signals a significant stride towards a sustainable and innovative future for offshore wind crew vessels. As the industry evolves, collaborations like these play a crucial role in meeting collective goals and adapting to changing conditions.
