Dutch-based Mark Offshore has been appointed as the commercial and operational manager of the 2014-built research vessel Mintis by Lithuania’s Klaipėda University. Under the agreement, Mark Offshore will use the vessel in the renewable energy sector. The vessel is currently located in Klaipėda and available for client inspections. The Mintis is a 40-metre DP1 catamaran research vessel, with operational experience across the Baltic Sea, North Sea, Mediterranean, and Eastern North Atlantic. Since 2015, the vessel has been actively involved in international marine research projects, many of which are directly linked to offshore renewable energy developments. Originally designed as a scientific research vessel, it combines research capabilities with offshore functionality and can be used as either a survey vessel or a dedicated subsea support vessel. “The offshore renewables market increasingly demands flexible, multi-purpose vessels that can operate efficiently in both shallow and deeper waters. Mintis fits that requirement perfectly, and we thank Klaipėda University for their trust in us to manage this ship,” said Mark van der Star, Mark Offshore’s founder and managing director. He added that the addition of the vessel allowed the company to offer its clients a highly capable platform that delivers real value across a wide range of offshore projects. googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1_95_0_1_2'); }); TagsLithuania Netherlands