M/V Guarder is a hybrid-ready Crew Transfer Vessel (CTV) and the third G-Class vessel delivery taken by American Offshore Services (A-O-S) in 2024. Guarder will play a key role in supporting the growth of sustainable energy on the East Coast.
M/V Guarder has been delivered from the shipyard and is now ready to operate and support the offshore wind industry on the U.S. East Coast. The vessel is designed to transfer technicians and equipment to the rapidly expanding offshore wind industry, a service crucial for constructing and maintaining wind energy infrastructure.
The G-Class series is built by Americans for the U.S. market. It is designed and developed in partnership with Northern Offshore Services (N-O-S), a global leader in the CTV business with many years of experience in the European market. These CTVs are built with efficiency, safety and performance in mind, setting a new standard in the industry.
M/V Guarder is designed with a future-proof platform, meaning it is fully prepared to convert to hybrid. With the capacity to accommodate 24 passengers and a strong focus on comfort, Guarder stands out as one of the largest and most capable CTVs in the United States. This 30-metre, Jones Act-compliant catamaran is purpose-built to meet the demands of the offshore wind industry.
“We have taken delivery of three vessels in three quarters. The industry is growing and the demand for CTVs is steady,” said Michael Burbelo, Managing Director at A-O-S. “As I said earlier this year, we are just getting started. We are dedicated to serving the offshore wind industry and we strive to be the best at what we do.”
About American Offshore Services
American Offshore Services LLC (A-O-S) owns and operates custom-made Crew Transfer Vessels. We provide safe transportation of personnel and equipment to offshore wind farms and installations. Our core values are summarized as BEST365 – to be the best at what we do, every day.
A-O-S is owned in partnership between Northern Offshore Group (N-O-G) and Orion Infrastructure Capital, a leading U.S. investment firm focused on energy and infrastructure. N-O-G is the world’s leading CTV operator with a track record of successfully designing, building, and operating CTVs since 2008. A-O-S is based in Providence, Rhode Island.
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