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St. Johns Ship Building, a Palatka, Florida-based Jones Act-compliant shipyard owned by Americraft Marine, proudly announces the delivery of the WINDEA Reliance, the third and final vessel in a series of 30-meter aluminum Crew Transfer Vessels (CTVs) built for WINDEA CTV LLC, a partnership between MidOcean Wind and Hornblower Wind.
This delivery completes a three-vessel build program that includes the WINDEA Courageous, WINDEA Enterprise, and now WINDEA Reliance-all constructed at St. Johns Ship Building to support offshore wind farm development and operations along the U.S. East Coast. Designed by Incat Crowther and built to meet the highest industry standards, these Jones Act-compliant vessels will provide safe and efficient crew and equipment transfer to wind installations.
"Delivering the WINDEA Reliance marks the culmination of an important multi-vessel project for St. Johns Ship Building and for America's offshore wind infrastructure," said Joe Rella, President of St. Johns Ship Building. "We're proud to work alongside WINDEA, MidOcean Wind, and Hornblower Wind to strengthen the domestic supply chain and support clean energy from right here in Palatka."
The successful completion of the three-vessel series, and one from another multi-vessel contract still underway, reinforces St. Johns Ship Building's emergence as a premier U.S. builder of high-speed aluminum CTVs. The shipyard has made major capital and workforce investments in recent years to modernize its aluminum construction capabilities, enabling the concurrent delivery of complex vessels for the clean energy sector.
Bradley Neuberth of MidOcean Marine / WINDEA commented on this vessel delivery, "The team at St. Johns has built another high-quality CTV that will make an immediate impact in offshore energy. These vessels prove what the U.S. shipbuilding industry can deliver. Each one creates jobs in multiple regions-during construction, and for years to come as they operate offshore. These CTVs play a vital role in helping America meet its growing energy demands, and we are thrilled with the work St. Johns did to deliver WINDEA Reliance and her sisters."
About St. Johns Ship Building
St. Johns Ship Building (SJSB) is a leading U.S. shipyard specializing in the construction and repair of Jones Act-compliant aluminum and steel vessels. Based in Palatka, Florida, the yard constructs crew transfer vessels, ferries, tugboats, landing crafts, and barges. It is one of the few U.S. shipyards actively supporting offshore wind farm service and construction. Learn more at www.stjohnsshipbuilding.com.
About Americraft Marine
Americraft Marine was launched to strengthen the U.S. shipbuilding industry and revolutionize Jones Act-compliant vessel construction. It is dedicated to innovation and sustainability in U.S. shipbuilding, while increasing the number of stable industrial jobs in U.S. shipbuilding. Americraft Marine was founded in 2022 by Libra Group, a privately owned, global business group that includes 20 businesses predominantly focused on aerospace, renewable energy, maritime, real estate, hospitality, and diversified investments across nearly 60 countries.
About WINDEA CTV LLC
WINDEA CTV LLC is a joint venture between MidOcean Wind LLC and Hornblower Group, with support from WINDEA Offshore GmbH & Co. KG. The company owns and operates a fleet of next-generation crew transfer vessels dedicated to supporting the U.S. offshore wind market.
