M/V Explorer is a 36 meters hybrid Crew Transfer Vessel and is part of the new E-class, the future generation of Crew Transfer Vessels. The E-class is designed to exceed the demands of the industry. The new E-Class vessels are built on 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. The vessels are hybrid and prepared to use both alternative fuels and fully electric modes. The future-proof platform enables a significant reduction in the carbon footprint of our operations.
Description
| Built 2025 | Penguin Shipyard |
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| Class notification | BV, I HULL MACH, Wind farm service ship - MO, sea area 3, Electric hybrid prepared (PM, PB) |
Vessel specification
Overview
| Flag | Danish |
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| Call sign | OULA2 |
| Gross tonnage | 399 t |
| Hull | Aluminium |
| Length | 36,5 m |
| Beam | 11,20 m |
| Operational draft | 1,9 m |
| Bunker capacity | 50 600 l |
| Fenders | N-O-S High grip fender |
Cargo handling
| Total fwd + aft deck area | 160 m² |
|---|---|
| Max cargo capacity | 40 t |
| Deck load | 2 t/m² |
| Deck crane | Palfinger PK12002 |
| Max lifting capacity @ max outreach | 1250 @ 8 m |
Navigation and communication equipment
| GMDSS | A1 + A2 |
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| El. chart system | ECDIS |
| Recordable CCTV | Yes |
| Monitoring system | Reygar |
Main and auxiliary machinery
| Main engines | 4x Volvo Penta D13 (Tier III) |
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| Output | 4x 588 kW @ 2300 rpm |
| Propulsion | 2x Volvo Penta IPS Professional |
| Auxiliary engines | 2x Volvo Penta D4 |
| Output | 2x 112 kW |
Green Technology
| Battery manufacturer | ZEM |
|---|---|
| Battery pack | 2x 94 kWh |
| Future proof | Prepared for hybrid propulsion |
| Battery upgrade | 24x 94 kWh (2256 kWh) |
Passenger facilities
| Seats | 32 |
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| Changing and storage room | 20 m² |
| Internet access | Starlink / Wi-Fi |
| Entertainment | TV, Radio |
| Coffee lounge | Yes |
| Toilets | 2 |
| 180 degree visibility | Yes |
The N-O-S Fender
The patented, Northern Offshore Services (N-O-S) developed fender is revolutionizing the CTV market.
The fender has been designed and developed by the N-O-S in-house development team since 2011. The fender has undergone extensive testing, which has resulted in markedly improved CTV performance. The work to improve and develop the fender construction is ongoing.
Vessels fitted with the N-O-S fender have high performance in high seas.
The fender’s high U-shaped construction enables, above all, safer transfers, improved comfort thanks to lower vibration levels, lower fuel consumption and lessened wear on the vessel machinery.
The fender construction and materials increase the docking surface, creating greater friction and thus a better grip. This means that our fender immobilizes the vessel better than a standard fender – which makes all the difference in difficult weather conditions.
Today, the symbolic yellow fender visible on many of the vessels in the N-O-S fleet has developed into a five-part fender which allows for easy replacement of any parts that become worn.
The N-O-S fender can be adapted to suit any type of CTV and to fit the various safety distances used in different parks and boat landings.
Summary
M/V Explorer is a 36 meters hybrid Crew Transfer Vessel and is part of the new E-class.
M/V Explorer is a 36 meters hybrid Crew Transfer Vessel and is part of the E-class, the future generation of Crew Transfer Vessels. The E-class is designed to exceed the demands of the industry. The new E-Class vessels are built on 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. The vessels are hybrid-ready and prepared to use both alternative fuels and fully electric modes. The future-proof platform enables a significant reduction in the carbon footprint of our operations.