Inverlussa takes delivery of Scottish-built fish farming vessel
Naomi Jennifer is firm's 23rd vessel and designed for today's bigger nets and equipment
Inverlussa Marine Services has taken delivery of its latest major investment, a new 25-metre hybrid aquaculture support vessel designed and built in Scotland by Macduff Shipyards.
Named Naomi Jennifer, the vessel has been designed to meet high environmental and operational standards, incorporating modern hybrid technology and increased lifting capability. Inverlussa said accommodation is built to a very high standard, in common with its other vessels.
Naomi Jennifer is fitted with IMO Tier 3 compliant engines supported by a hybrid system that can store electrical energy for use during operations. This contributes to reduced fuel consumption, lower emissions, and quieter running.
Mull-based Inverlussa said the vessel has been developed in response to the increasing use of larger and heavier equipment on modern fish farming sites. These require more power, additional bollard pull, and higher lifting capability. Consequently, Naomi Jennifer is equipped with upgraded cranes, additional thrusters, and the latest SHM Solutions deck equipment to assist with safe and efficient anchor handling, towing, and general farm operations.
Inverlussa said crew welfare has remained an important focus throughout the design and build. The vessel has five ensuite cabins and has been engineered with significant attention to reducing noise in the accommodation areas during operations, creating a quieter and more comfortable environment for crew.
The delivery of Naomi Jennifer marks the tenth collaboration between Inverlussa and Macduff Shipyards across design and build projects and increases Inverlussa’s fleet to 23.
Naomi Jennifer will operate with two crews of three on a time for time rotation, contributing to Inverlussa’s workforce of around 145 seafarers from across Scotland.
Modern and responsible
Inverlussa managing director Ben Wilson said: “We are pleased to welcome Naomi Jennifer into the fleet. She represents a steady progression in our investment in modern and environmentally responsible vessels.
“Macduff Shipyards has delivered a very good build, and this project reflects the value of our ongoing partnership. The vessel will strengthen our ability to support customers across a wide range of operations while continuing to provide a safe and dependable working environment for our crews”
Safeguarding jobs
John Watt, managing director of Macduff Shipyards, said: “We have had a great relationship with Ben and Doulgas (Wilson) at Inverlussa Marine Services over the last 13 years since building the Helen Burnie.
“We appreciate the business we have done with new vessels and servicing their fleet of vessels. Their expertise has enabled us to build a state of art fish farm service vessel in the Naomi Jennifer. This vessel is designed and built in Scotland, helping to keep our workforce of 220 employees in high quality secure jobs and provide training for our 40-plus apprentices.
“We wish Inverlussa Marine Services and crew all the very best with the new vessel.”
