Briggs Marine Receives Offshore Wind Support Vessel from Freire Shipyard

its capabilities include survey, diving, and remotely operated vehicle (ROV) operations. The ship is fitted with advanced systems such as a moon-pool, a detachable A-frame, a heave-compensated crane, and a state-of-the-art survey project office. To facilitate renewable energy projects, the Forth Constructor features a detachable ladder for crew transfer vessel boarding. It has accommodations for six crew members and ten project team members, ensuring sufficient space and comfort for extended offshore missions. The vessel was launched by Briggs Marine in July 2024 at Freire Shipyard in Vigo, Spain. After its launch, it was relocated to a wet berth where final fit-outs were completed before its official delivery. In related news, Dominion Energy announced that the Charybdis, the first domestically built offshore wind turbine installation vessel in the U.S., has commenced sea trials. Constructed at the Seatrium AmFELS shipyard in Brownsville, Texas, this vessel will play a vital role in the Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind project.