Tidal Transit has formally named its new crew transfer vessel (CTV), Imogen Rose, during a ceremony hosted by Norwegian energy company Equinor at the Sheringham Shoal offshore wind farm in Great Yarmouth.
The christening took place as part of a broader event marking the completion of modification works at the 317MW Sheringham Shoal site, located off the coast of North Norfolk. The vessel, designed by Incat Crowther UK and built by Singapore-based Penguin International, is a WindFlex 27 model equipped with Volvo Penta Quad-IPS propulsion.
Tidal Transit’s Imogen Rose was chartered by energy services provider Stowen Group for maintenance and upgrade work at the wind farm. The vessel has been operating since early 2025, providing support in challenging weather conditions and enabling the timely delivery of offshore work.
“Imogen Rose has been constantly busy since delivery earlier in the year, so we’re delighted to have been finally able give her the belated christening she deserves,” said Leo Hambro, Tidal Transit’s commercial director. “Thank you to Equinor and Stowen Group for hosting such a fantastic event, and we’re looking forward to collaborating further as we continue to support current and future offshore developments in the UK and beyond.”
The vessel has been highlighted for its fuel efficiency, manoeuvrability, and ability to operate in varied offshore conditions. It also features a future-ready hull and onboard systems capable of being retrofitted with electric propulsion, aligning with industry efforts to reduce emissions.
Equinor’s Colin Galer, plant manager at Sheringham Shoal, said: “We are delighted to host the christening of Imogen Rose. Stowen recently chartered the vessel to serve an important role at Sheringham Shoal. Sheringham Shoal was our first commercial wind farm and delivery of our operations programme is an important part of maintaining this asset.”
Kieron Ford, chief operating officer at Stowen Group, praised the vessel’s role in the project. “Utilising Imogen Rose from Tidal Transit was a seamless operation from start to finish,” Ford said. “The professionalism, reliability, and quality of the team were outstanding throughout.”
Sheringham Shoal, operated by Equinor, began generating electricity in 2012. The site includes 88 turbines and produces around 1.1 terawatt-hours (TWh) of electricity annually, supplying renewable energy to UK households.
