DECEMBER 20, 2016 — The U.K. Maritime & Coastguard Agency (MCA) has signed an settlement with Ardent for emergency towage off the north and north-western coasts of Scotland.
Under the settlement, the Marnavi-owned 139 t bollard pull AHTS Ievoli Black is because of arrive on station at Kirkwall within the Orkney Islands by yr’s finish to alleviate the present ETV (emergency towage vessel) Herakles.
The Ievoli Black is able to firefighting operations, anchor dealing with, towing, analysis and underwater providers. Ardent beforehand contracted the vessel to serve beneath the Dutch Coastguard as ETV from 2010 to 2013.
Ardent has a long-standing relationship with the MCA. In January 2015, Ardent employees refloated the grounded Hoegh Osaka in Southampton, a significant salvage case dealt with by the MCA.
“We are proud to lead the maritime and offshore services market as an emergency preparedness and response partner,” stated Oliver Timofei, Ardent Director of Emergency Management. “The MCA is seen as a standard bearer of the governmental maritime safety agencies and we are excited to work together once again.”
Ardent presently offers emergency towage, salvage help or session to eight governmental businesses worldwide. In the previous, Ardent supplied Emergency Towage Training as a part of related agreements with governmental maritime businesses.
“The award of this contract caps a 2016 where Ardent has seen significant positive development, including successful completion of the merger, a strong HSEQ and operational track record,” stated Peter Pietka, Ardent CEO.
