Offshore wind vessel agency Purus Wind has appointed Oliver MacManus as basic supervisor, with fast impact.
MacManus will concentrate on overseeing the working of the development/service operation vessels (“C/SOV”) enterprise.
“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 mentioned.
Tom Nevin, enterprise head, Purus Wind mentioned: “Oliver is a great asset to the team, strengthening its leadership as the business continues to grow. He brings a wealth of complementary knowledge and network connections, and most importantly shares our passion for providing low-carbon transportation solutions for the construction and operation of offshore wind farms.”
MacManus has over 10 years’ expertise within the offshore wind trade, beforehand holding positions with a number of main builders and OEM suppliers.
He has labored as a CTV vessel grasp earlier than shifting to varied offshore SOV coordination and administration roles.
Onshore, MacManus has held roles as a marine coordination lead and marine operations supervisor. His expertise consists of tenures with corporations together with GE Renewable Energy, SMC (Specialist Marine Consultants) and E-ON.
MacManus holds an MCA Certificate of Competency together with ISM lead auditor (Lloyds) and vessel inspection (IMCA AVI) accreditation.
In May 2023, Purus Wind signed a contract for 2 battery hybrid C/SOVs with VARD. The order adopted one for eight battery hybrid and methanol-ready wind farm operation vessels from Damen, and three battery hybrid CTVs from Strategic Marine earlier this 12 months.
“Purus Wind integrates the latest low-carbon technology with flexible, customer-focused vessels and solutions,” mentioned Oliver MacManus. “Our expanding fleet will support more clients in the global offshore wind industry as they grow their footprint across the UK, Europe and Asia whilst decarbonising their own operations. I am proud to join such an accomplished team – one that values of safety, innovation and respect.”
