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Purus Wind's New General Manager to Oversee Offshore Wind Vessel Fleet Expansion

Offshore wind vessel firm Purus Wind has appointed Oliver MacManus as general manager, with immediate effect.MacManus will focus on overseeing the running of the construction/service operation vessels (“C/SOV”) business. "The appointment is integral to positioning Purus Wind for future growth as the business continues to expand its fleet of next-generation battery hybrid C/SOVs and crew transfer vessels (“CTVs”)," Purus Wind said.Tom Nevin, business head, Purus Wind said: “Oliver is a great asset to the team, strengthening its leadership as the business continues to grow.

Solstad Offshore Sells 2009-built AHTS

Solstad Rederi AS, a subsidiary of the Norwegian offshore vessel owner Solstad Offshore, has sold the AHTS Elang Laut 1.The 2009-built vessel has been in layup in Asia since 2019. Delivery of the vessel to the new owner took place today, July 3, 2023," Solstad Offshore said.Solstad Offshore said that the sale of the vessel, at one point known as Sea Eagle 1, will result in an immaterial accounting effect.Solstad Offshore did not say who the buyer of the Elang Laut 1 was.