Alicat Workboats Ltd. has delivered the third of class Alicat 21m, ‘Iceni Conquest’ to Iceni Marine Services Ltd., also of Great Yarmouth, Norfolk.
The 21m Alicat design has been proven in service with two other sister craft working on UK offshore wind projects.
‘Iceni Conquest’ has secured a charter on the Greater Gabbard offshore wind farm project with SSE Renewables ensuring the vessel leaves the yard and heads directly to work.
Richard Thurlow of Iceni Marine Services Ltd said: “We have a long standing relationship with the Alicat Workboats and South Boats IOW group and with our latest two 23m vessels heading straight to O&M contracts we had a requirement for a smaller vessel to fulfil the requirements of offshore wind farm construction. The Alicat 21m fits the bill perfectly for us, it offers high quality workmanship, a hallmark of Iceni vessels, but remains cost effective to purchase and operate. With the delivery of two 23m vessel already, this has been a busy start to the year for us.”
Ben Colman of Alicat Workboats Ltd added: “We are very proud to have handed ‘Iceni Conquest’ over to Iceni Marine Services Ltd. and wish the vessel well on her current and future projects.”