Pelagic invests in offshore wind vessels

Built in 2021, the 89m Aurora Coey (formerly Viking Coey) and Aurora Cooper (formerly Viking Cooper), are dual-fuel, ice-class ships capable of operating on LNG, as well as being ammonia-ready.

The sister vessels are fitted with hybrid battery power, and low loss concept solutions that further reduce emissions, whilst their onshore power capability means that they can use grid energy while in port.

“We are very pleased to be partnering with Borealis Maritime as we expand our offshore energy market exposure,” commented Atef Abou Merhi, managing director, Pelagic Partners.

“The development of our portfolio in this segment is driven by an acknowledgement that offshore energy investment looks likely to remain steady over the next five to six years, coupled with an extremely low order book, which will likely lead to an increase in demand for PSVs.

“We have the advantage of being both a shipowner and a shipping fund, which is why it is important for us to focus our investments on acquiring the most modern vessels, equipped to evolve with the offshore marine industry, as it transitions to more sustainable practices.”