The latest addition to Tidal Transit’s fleet of purpose-built crew transfer vessels (CTVs), Imogen Rose, was officially christened on Friday (18 July) at Equinor’s pontoon in Great Yarmouth. The ceremony formed part of a wider event, hosted by multinational energy company Equinor, to celebrate completion of an ongoing modification project at Sheringham Shoal Offshore Wind farm.
Imogen Rose is an Incat Crowther UK-designed WindFlex 27 model, outfitted with Volvo Penta Quad-IPS, and built by Singapore-based Penguin International. Her first charter was to energy services supplier Stowen Group, supporting the firm’s contract with Equinor delivering essential offshore modification and maintenance at Sheringham Shoal.
Designed for high levels of fuel efficiency, manoeuvrability and durability in all-weather operating conditions, Imogen Rose was chosen to support timely completion of an ongoing modification project. This marks the latest milestone in a long-term collaboration between the two companies, Tidal Transit having supplied Equinor with tailored crew transfer solutions for over a decade.
A frontrunner for next-generation electric builds, Imogen Rose features future-proofed hull design and onboard systems, allowing her to be retrofitted in with zero-emissions power supply and propulsion. Electric-ready designs are increasingly sought-after by the offshore industry as wind farm developers and operators ramp up efforts to decarbonise.
Leo Hambro, commercial director of Tidal Transit, commented: “Imogen Rose has been constantly busy since delivery earlier in the year, so we’re delighted to have been finally able give her the belated christening she deserves. Thank you to Equinor and Stowen Group for hosting such a fantastic event, and we’re looking forward to collaborating further as we continue to support current and future offshore developments in the UK and beyond.”
Colin Galer, plant manager of the Sheringham Shoal Offshore Wind Farm, added: “. We are delighted to host the Christening of Imogen Rose. Stowen recently chartered the vessel to serve an important role at Sheringham Shoal. Sheringham Shoal was our first commercial wind farm and delivery of our operations programme is an important part of maintaining this asset.
Kieron Ford, COO of Stowen Group, also added, “Utilising Imogen Rose from Tidal Transit was a seamless operation from start to finish. The professionalism, reliability, and quality of the team were outstanding throughout. Their impeccable service played a key role in keeping our project ahead of schedule, and we’ll certainly look to use Tidal Transit vessels in future offshore wind projects.”
Sheringham Shoal is an Equinor-operated, 317-megawatt (MW) offshore wind farm located off the coast of North Norfolk. Beginning operations in 2012, the site comprises of 88 wind turbines and generates around 1.1 terawatt hours (TWh) of green energy per year.
For more information about Tidal Transit and its pioneering work in marine electrification, visit: www.tidal-transit.com. For more information about Equinor, visit: https://www.equinor.com/. For more information about Stowen Group, visit: https://www.stowengroup.com/
About Tidal Transit
Tidal Transit pioneers electric-powered access, transport, and crew transfer services for the offshore energy sector of the UK and Europe.
From its headquarters on the North Norfolk coast, the company owns and operates a fleet of crew transfer vessels with each generation becoming more energy efficient. Tidal Transit works with partners to design, build, retrofit and run fully electrify crew transport and charging infrastructure.
The company’s mission is to propel the offshore wind industry into a new net zero era by driving technological innovation in sustainable and decarbonised crew transport in the North Sea and beyond.
About Equinor
Equinor is a leading broad energy partner to the UK, supplying natural gas from Norway, developing domestic energy resources, and generating low-carbon electricity. Equinor has been operating in the UK for 40 years and aims to reach net zero emissions globally by 2050. Headquartered in Norway, the company employs 23,000 people globally, and over 750 in the UK. Equinor’s purpose is to turn natural resources into energy for people and progress for society. Equinor supports the UK economy by investing billions in crucial energy infrastructure, working with over 700 suppliers across the country.
Equinor is a long-term partner for Norfolk and has been an active member of the community for over a decade through the Sheringham Shoal and Dudgeon wind farms it operates off the Norfolk coast. Sheringham Shoal Offshore Wind Farm is owned by Equinor, a subsidiary of Equitix Offshore 3 Limited (co-owned by funds managed by Equitix and The Renewables Infrastructure Group (TRIG)) and Macquarie Asset Management (via Macquarie GIG Renewable Energy Fund 1).
About Stowen Group
Stowen Group is a specialist service provider to the offshore wind and energy sectors, delivering integrated solutions across inspection, maintenance, access, and construction support. With a strong focus on safety, quality, and innovation, we work closely with clients to ensure efficient, on-time delivery of projects. Our experienced teams operate across the full lifecycle of offshore wind developments, from pre-assembly to operations and maintenance. By combining technical expertise with a flexible, client-focused approach, Stowen has become a trusted partner in driving the success of renewable energy projects.