Inverlussa Marine Services has taken delivery of its latest major investment, a new 25-metre hybrid aquaculture support vessel built by Macduff Shipyards and designed by Macduff Ship Design.
The vessel, ‘Naomi Jennifer’, has been designed to meet high environmental and operational standards, incorporating modern hybrid technology and increased lifting capability as is standard with Inverlussa vessels, accommodation built to a very high standard. The ‘Naomi Jennifer’ is fitted with IMO Tier 3 compliant engines supported by a hybrid system that can store electrical energy for use during operations. This contributes to reduced fuel consumption, lower emissions, and quieter running.
The ‘Naomi Jennifer’ has been developed in response to the increasing use of larger and heavier equipment on modern fish farming sites. These demands require more power, additional bollard pull, and higher lifting capability. The higher loads imparted by the increased size of gear means that new, modernized deck equipment is required to aid handling and maintain crew safety. The vessel has been designed to support these requirements and is equipped with upgraded cranes, additional thrusters, and the latest SHM deck equipment to assist with safe and efficient anchor handling, towing, and general farm operations.
The wheelhouse is arranged with all round visibility including full height windows aft to provide excellent visibility of the aft working deck. The wheelhouse has a main forward command position and an auxiliary station aft. There is also a communal area to port with small pantry area. Below the wheelhouse is a large area dedicated to electronics and accommodation ventilation.
Crew welfare has remained an important focus throughout the design and build. The vessel offers a large communal galley mess area with comfortable messing and lounge areas. Split between below deck and main deck are five ensuite cabins. All accommodation areas have been engineered with significant attention to reducing noise during operations, creating a quieter and more comfortable environment for crew onboard.
Below deck is split into five compartments, fore peak, crew accommodation, engine room, hold with flush deck hatch, and steering gear space.
The delivery of ‘Naomi Jennifer’ marks the tenth collaboration between Inverlussa Marine Services and Macduff Ship Design with many of the vessels also being built at Macduff Shipyards. The new vessel increases Inverlussa’s fleet to 23. ‘Naomi Jennifer’ will operate with two crews of three, on a time for time rotation, contributing to Inverlussa’s workforce of up to 145 seafarers from across Scotland.
“We are pleased to welcome Naomi Jennifer into the fleet. She represents a steady progression in our investment in modern and environmentally responsible vessels,” says Ben Wilson, Managing Director of Inverlussa Marine Services. “Macduff Shipyards has delivered a very good build, and this project reflects the value of our ongoing partnership. The vessel will strengthen our ability to support customers across a wide range of operations while continuing to provide a safe and dependable working environment for our crews”
