Vroon Offshore Services has secured a long-term charter with ScottishPower Renewables to provide emergency response and rescue vessel (ERRV) services during the construction of the East Anglia Two and Three offshore wind farms off the coast of Suffolk, UK. The VOS Traveller will operate from the port of Lowestoft, with a crew of 24 working on a 28-day rotation. The charter is Vroon Offshore Services’ first long-term ERRV contract supporting the offshore wind industry.
The vessel will provide continuous 24-hour standby and safety cover during construction. Its search and rescue capabilities include providing a place of safety within 20 minutes, supported by two fast rescue craft, a Dacon scoop and a heavy-duty rescue basket. The vessel is also equipped with onboard medical treatment facilities, collision-avoidance surveillance, radio watchkeeping and field logistics support. In addition, it will carry out offshore environmental monitoring. The contract is worth more than £7 million.
