Colchester and Southampton, June 1st, 2016
CWind, a leading provider of services to the offshore wind industry, announced today that it will be exhibiting the third of its aluminium catamarans at Seawork in June 2016. In a joint undertaking with Aluminium Marine Consultants (AMC) the vessel’s manufacturer based on the Isle of White, CWind will showcase the Typhoon TOW, for the first time at the show.
The Typhoon TOW has successfully started her contract off the coast of Kent since joining the fleet in mid-May and is the third aluminium vessel purchased by CWind from AMC in a multi-vessel contract award announced last year, which covered the construction of two 23 metre and two 25 metre high performance crew transfer vessels. All four of these are contracted to O&M sites in the UK.
The vessels were commissioned by CWind to specifications agreed with the initial charterer and built by AMC entirely in the UK. Lee Andrews, Operations Director at CWind said: “These vessels were a first for us in many ways, including our first aluminium catamarans, our first high performance vessels beyond the 23 meter mark, and the first vessels we commissioned to a specification agreed with our clients in advance of the vessel construction. It’s been a very positive experience to date, as the client receives exactly what they require to meet their operational needs on site and we are able to provide an excellent vessel on a multi-year basis which continues to develop our customer relationship and expands our fleet size and capabilities. We’re delighted that in AMC we found a UK supply chain partner, who has delivered our requirements and has, like us, directly benefitted from the continued growth in the UK offshore wind industry.”
Rob Stewart, Commercial Director at AMC, welcomed the decision to exhibit at Seawork: “We are delighted that together with our client CWind, we have been able to arrange to show the Typhoon TOW at Seawork. She is a magnificent vessel, which, we believe will bring a step change to the market for crew transfer vessels. Her superior engine and jet combination and her high bollard push will have a significant impact on her transfer height and the vessels’ operators ability to deliver at an increasing distance from shore and water depths.”
About CWind
CWind is an Integrated Service Provider (ISP) that supports the wind industry by providing on-demand services as well as 360° solutions to ensure the success of our clients’ projects. We’re focused on helping you to achieve your key objectives, and constantly investing to ensure we have the right tools and plenty of talented people to carry out a wide range of tasks.
CWind has a proven track record of delivering cost-effective solutions. And we’ve got everything you’re likely to need: Fuel-efficient and modular vessels, proven project solutions, highly experienced turbine technicians and fully accredited training services. We can deliver it all as stand-alone or packaged services, wherever and whenever needed. cwind247.com
About Global Marine Systems
Global Marine Systems Limited, is a leading provider of engineering and underwater services, responding to the subsea cable installation, maintenance and burial requirements of its customers around the world.
With a fleet of vessels and specialised subsea trenching and burial equipment, the company has a 165-year legacy in deep and shallow water cable operations. Global Marine’s primary markets are oil & gas, renewable energy & power, telecommunications and deep sea research.
Global Marine holds the RoSPA Order of Distinction in recognition of 16 consecutive years of outstanding occupational health and safety results.
Global Marine has two longstanding joint ventures in China, S.B. Submarine Systems and Huawei Marine Networks, and in February 2016 acquired a majority interest in offshore renewables specialist CWind.
About HC2 Holdings, Inc.
HC2 Holdings, Inc. is a publicly traded (NYSE MKT: HCHC) diversified holding company, which seeks opportunities to acquire and grow businesses that can generate long-term sustainable free cash flow and attractive returns in order to maximize value for all stakeholders. HC2 has a diverse array of operating subsidiaries across seven reportable segments, including Manufacturing, Marine Services, Utilities, Telecommunications, Life Sciences, Insurance and Other. HC2’s largest operating subsidiaries include Schuff International, Inc., a leading structural steel fabricator and erector in the United States, and Global Marine Systems Limited, a leading provider of engineering and underwater services on submarine cables. Founded in 1994, HC2 is headquartered in Herndon, Virginia.
