Z-bow offshore wind vessel arrives in Taiwan

Strategic Marine announced May 19 that it has delivered the first of two 27-m Z-Bow crew transfer vessels (CTVs) ordered by Ventus Marine Co. for offshore wind support in Taiwan.

The vessels, co-designed with naval architects BMT Ltd., feature CPP propulsion, bow thrusters and an active fender system.

This was one of four CTVs ordered by PSA Marine’s entities in Taiwan and Europe. Strategic Marine expects to deliver the remaining three this year.