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ESVAGT's core value has for the past 40 years been safety at sea; a DNA that continues into the offshore wind industry.

ESVAGT turns 40 and heads towards new markets

ESVAGT has been servicing the energy sector since 1981 and has set the standard for safety and support at sea. Today, the shipping company consists of 42 vessels and over 1,100 employees, and ESVAGT has just entered the growing American offshore wind energy market to play its part in the green transition.

‘Esvagt Njord’ came to the rescue of seven injured fishermen last Tuesday.

‘Esvagt Njord’ rescues seven injured fishermen

RESOLUTE ACTION: ‘Esvagt Njord’ came to the rescue of seven injured fishermen last Tuesday. Swift action and resolute efforts from the ESVAGT crew and a good cooperation with Equinor's medic and technicians made a big difference.

Legendary rescue vessel retires

Legendary rescue vessel retires

The ‘Esvagt Bravo’ has been a turning point in the development of ESVAGT’s competences and safety culture. Earlier this year, the vessel signed off after 39 years of loyal service.

The curious participants also tried ESVAGT's FRB (Fast Rescue Boat). Photos: Sofia Busk

Minister visit at ESVAGT

Ministers of Energy and wind industry executives experienced offshore wind innovation with a sail in ESVAGT's STB 12.

Michael Greve, able-bodied seaman, previously crew member of group 3 vessels, ’Esvagt Preventer’ and ’Esvagt Charlie’, and now on the SOV ’Esvagt Faraday’ (photo: Ursula Rechnagel Taylor, Søfart)

You learn how to sail FRBs here…!

One of the major plusses of sailing the group 3 vessels is the experience you get in sailing Fast Rescue Boats (FRB).

“It is essential that ESVAGT maintains its advantage in sailing Fast Rescue Boats (FRB) and a team of recently appointed FRB assessors will contribute significantly to that” says Steffen Rudbech Nielsen, Head of Ship Management, Operation.

Raising FRB competences

ESVAGT is investing significantly in strengthening and developing Fast Rescue Boat (FRB) sailing skills for its employees.

ESVAGT is mapping boat handling competences to maintain and develop its competitive advantage.

Safety and quality strengthened by developing boat handling competences

“Whether the job is rescuing people in high seas or sailing wind technicians safely around an offshore wind farm, the skills of those on board the vessels are critical for ESVAGT's success. That is why we are mapping and developing the competences on board our vessels”, says Steffen Rudbech Nielsen, Head of Ship Management, Operations.

Workshop gets a lift

Workshop gets a lift

ESVAGT’s workshop is being optimised to improve operations, logistics, the environment and working environment – and to prime it for continued growth.

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Safety & Support at Sea

ESVAGT is a dedicated provider of safety and support at sea and a market leader within offshore wind solutions.

We support the offshore Wind and Oil & Gas industries with a wide range of specialized services: Standby, Emergency Response and Resque Vessels (ERRV), Oil spill response, Firefighting, Tanker assists, Rig moves, Supply services and Interfield transfer of cargo and personnel.

We service offshore wind farms and have a fleet of dedicated Service Operation Vessels (SOV), which ESVAGT pioneered in 2010. The SOVs provide accommodation for technicians, spare time facilities, offices and conference room, storage for small turbine parts, workshops, etc. The SOV offers flexible personnel and equipment transfer capabilities by either Walk-to-Work gangway system or Safe Transfer Boats.
ESVAGT was founded in 1981 and has a fleet of more than 40 vessels and approximately 1300 employees offshore and onshore.

ESVAGT A/S

Dokvej 4
6700 Esbjerg
Denmark

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