The new 36-meter E-class vessels are designed to meet the evolving needs of the offshore wind industry, according to the vessels’ owner, including large cargo capacity, a future-proof platform supporting the transition to electric and alternative fuels, and improved hull design and an advanced automation system to optimize energy efficiency.
According to N-O-S’s website, the E-class builds upon the proven design of the D-class series with the new hybrid technology that N-O-S has developed. The main engines and generators in E-class vessels are combined with batteries to ensure optimized propulsion. The batteries can be recharged from shore, and the vessels are also prepared for charging the batteries directly from wind turbines when on site.