What's New in Purus

Demonstrating innovation in flexible cargo management to support the clean energy transition Purus, a leading provider of maritime services for the gas transport and offshore wind industries, successfully completed the first co-loaded shipment operation of ammonia (NH3) and propane (LPG) on its Medium-size Gas Carrier (MGC), Green Power . The vessel is currently on time charter to Trafigura, a market leader in the global commodities industry, and the operation was carried out for CF Industries. The ammonia parcel was loaded in Louisiana, while the LPG parcel was loaded into a separate tank in Texas. After a transatlantic crossing, the ammonia was safely discharged at Tees Port in the UK. The LPG was discharged via a ship-to-ship (STS) transfer operation in the Mediterranean. This achievement follows Green Power 's first STS ammonia transfer in July 2024, also conducted under its time charter with Trafigura. Purus is a leading owner and operator of MGCs for safe ammonia transport, and Green Power is one of its nine MGCs (three on the water and six newbuilds). The vessels, built at Hyundai Mipo Dockyard in South Korea, are ammonia propulsion-ready, and will meet the EEDI Phase III requirement. Read more about Purus’s MGCs here . By successfully executing this pioneering co-loaded operation, Purus reinforces its leadership in ammonia transport while showcasing exceptional cargo management capabilities. This milestone highlights Purus's commitment to advancing operational flexibility, enabling customers to make agile cargo deployment decisions that optimise economies of scale and reduce emissions, further enabling the clean energy transition.

Purus is proud to share that our latest C/SOV has officially launched at VARD shipyard in Romania! This cutting-edge vessel will join the Purus fleet in 2025, heading straight on to contract with Vestas to support their offshore wind operations. Equipped with the latest hybrid battery technology to lower emissions and reduce engine hours, as well as an all-electric gangway for enhanced efficiency, this vessel represents a significant step forward in sustainable maritime solutions. A special thanks to VARD for the great footage and successful launch of Purus Chinook. We look forward to the journey ahead!

Purus is thrilled to announce the appointment of Håkon Vevang as Chief Commercial Officer. In this strategic role, Håkon will oversee the commercial chartering and sale & purchase operations for both our gas and offshore wind divisions. Håkon brings two decades of experience in the offshore wind and shipping sectors, having served as a shipbroker at Lorentzen & Stemoco, Chartering Manager for Renewables at Østensjø Rederi, and most recently as Chief Commercial Officer at Edda Wind. In addition to Håkon’s appointment, Purus is proud to announce the promotions of Bryn Smyth to Head of Commercial for Europe and Rebecca Fang to Head of Commercial for Asia.  Together, Håkon, Bryn, and Rebecca will lead our commercial activities across these key regions.

Purus is excited to announce that steel cutting has commenced for our latest medium gas carrier (MGC) at Hyundai Mipo Dockyard in South Korea. This vessel, with a capacity of 45,000 cbm, will be instrumental in the storage and transportation of low-carbon gases, primarily ammonia. This development is a significant step in our commitment to advancing clean energy solutions. Learn more about our gas services here .

Purus, a leading provider of maritime services for the offshore wind industry, is pleased to announce the signing of a multi-year service contract with Vestas. The contract will utilise Purus’s newbuild C/SOV, Purus Chinook, which is currently under construction in Vard’s shipyard in Norway. The contract with Vestas will commence immediately after the vessel’s launch in 2025. The cutting-edge vessel design ensures it will meet the highest industry standards for offshore service, safety and latest hybrid battery technology to lower emissions and reduce engine hours. The Purus Chinook has the capacity to house up to 120 people at industry leading comfort-class and sea-keeping standards, and also offers an all-electric gangway, 18-metre helideck, 5+ tonne 3D motion compensated crane and next-generation Chartwell 12 passenger daughter craft. Purus Chinook will be the first Vard 419 delivered to Purus’ operated fleet, with her sister vessel, Purus Coriolis, expected for delivery in 2026. Both vessels underscore Purus’ commitment to decarbonising the maritime sector by incorporating future sustainability options, such as the potential for dual fuel methanol-ready propulsion to further lower emissions, which is being targeted for possible implementation from 2027. About Purus Purus is a world leader in providing global energy customers with maritime services for the gas transport and offshore wind industries. We own and operate one of the world’s largest and youngest fleets of gas carriers, construction service operation vessels (C/SOVs) and crew transfer vessels (CTVs). We are at the forefront of decarbonising the maritime sector, deploying a range of technologies such as clean fuels, energy saving devices, electrification and carbon capture systems. Purus operates from six offices globally, providing customers with technical and commercial ship management in addition to vessel design, contracting, newbuild supervision and crewing services. Visit: www.purus.com .

Purus is excited to announce that construction has officially begun on our next C/SOV, Purus Coriolis, with a steel-cutting ceremony at the Vard shipyard in Vietnam. This marks another step towards expanding our fleet with cutting-edge, sustainable solutions. Learn more about our offshore wind services here: https://www.purus.com/our-services/wind For more information on the rest of our wind fleet: https://www.purus.com/our-fleet/wind

Purus has placed an order for two 45,000 cbm dual fuel ammonia-ready medium-sized gas carriers (MGC) from Hyundai Mipo Dockyard in South Korea. The vessels will deliver in 2027. Upon delivery, Purus will operate one of the largest ammonia transport fleets globally with 9 vessels. The fleet consists of three 40,000 cbm MGCs currently in operation, along with four additional 45,000 cbm MGCs set to be delivered in 2025 and 2026. Notably, one of our MGCs has already successfully completed a ship-to-ship transfer of ammonia, showcasing our operational capabilities. The new vessels will be equipped with an innovative cargo handling system designed for maximum flexibility and efficiency, enabling faster loading and unloading processes. This will significantly reduce turnaround times in port, saving customers both time and money. This order underscores Purus’s commitment to the sustainable and efficient transportation of ammonia. Our ongoing Purus-Bluewater initiative to provide Clean Energy Floating Storage and Offloading (“Clean Energy FSO”) Solutions for low-carbon ammonia, clean hydrogen and carbon capture utilisation and storage (CCUS), further positions the company as a leader in the global shift towards clean energy transport and storage solutions.

Purus, a leading provider of maritime services for the gas transport and offshore wind industries, is pleased to announce the expansion of its office in Hong Kong and the opening of a new office in Newcastle, UK. Our expanded Hong Kong office enhances our capacity to serve customers across Asia. Together with our well-established office in Singapore, it will function as Purus’s headquarters in the region. Our new office in Newcastle is situated in the offshore wind hub of Northeast England, bolstering our wind operations.  These offices complement our existing locations in London, Singapore, Swansea, New York, and our operational hub in Rotterdam. This expanded footprint allows Purus to further strengthen global customer relationships and drive innovation in the maritime sector.

Purus is pleased to announce the appointment of Tomoyuki "Tomo" Okawa as Senior Advisor. Based in Tokyo, Tomo will serve as Purus’s representative in Japan, supporting key relationships with customers, financiers and shareholders.  Tomo has over 40 years of experience in marketing, logistics and finance within the maritime and energy sectors, including as Executive Officer of energy transport business in K Line, Chairman and CEO of K Line Offshore AS, Commercial Advisor for the K Line Wind Service and Business Strategy Advisor at ISC Corporation.