Leading Independent Marine Plant and Wind Farm Support Vessel Operator Fastnet Shipping Limited announced the launch of their 3 rd Windfarm Service and Support Vessel “Fastnet Skua” bringing their total fleet of Windfarm Support Vessels, Tugs, Jack up Barges and Pontoons to over 22 vessels.

Fastnet Skua is a bespoke 14m x 5m multi role vessel capable of transferring up to 12 passengers and is licensed by both the MCA and the Irish Department of Marine for Passenger and Workboat Use.

Fastnet Skua is powered by twin Cummins QSC 8.3 500hp Engines, and has successfully achieved 28 knots during sea trials.

In addition to the above features Fastnet Skua also features a 750mm x 750mm moon pool , gas suspension seating for all passengers, a Proven and interchangeable Turbine nose fender docking connection and a Hydraulic power pack. Fastnet Skua can also carry up to 3000kgs of Cargo and has large forward and aft cargo and laydown areas.

The 1 st of and order of two new vessels the “Fastnet Skua” went straight to work on the Lincs Windfarm off Skegness and will be stationed in Grimsby for the Duration of her contract, the 2nd of the two new vessels “Fastnet Puffin” will be launched and operational in Q3 2012. All vessels are dually certified by both the Irish Dept. of Transport (P5 Licence) and the MCA (Cat 2 60 Miles).