Tidal Transit
Tidal Transit is a UK-based crew transfer vessel operator serving offshore wind farms under long-term charter contracts with operators such as Equinor, Ørsted, and C-Power, pioneering maritime electrification through the world's first diesel-to-electric CTV retrofit and a six-vessel new-build electric fleet.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2011
- HeadquartersNorth Creake, United Kingdom
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What Tidal Transit does
Tidal Transit Limited is a UK-headquartered crew transfer vessel (CTV) operator serving the offshore wind industry, founded in 2011 and based in North Creake, Norfolk. The company owns and operates a fleet of custom-built WindFlex 27 Quad IPS vessels (including Arabella Jane, Imogen Rose, and Anthea Luna) and charters them crewed to offshore wind farm operators on long-term contracts, with documented enterprise customers including Equinor (Sheringham Shoal), Ørsted (Hornsea 2), and C-Power (Thornton Bank). Revenue is generated primarily through recurring CTV charter services, with an additional stream from electric retrofit services. The company is positioning itself as a forerunner in maritime electrification through the e-Ginny project, which is the world's first diesel-to-electric CTV retrofit, replacing a diesel Mercurio 20m vessel with over 3 MWh of battery capacity, electric motors, and propulsion pods, supported by both onshore and offshore wind-turbine-based charging infrastructure. Core technology integrations include Volvo Penta's IPS900E propulsion system for the next-generation fleet, Corvus Energy battery systems, Danfoss power components, Artemis Technologies eFoiler technology, and MJR Power & Automation's offshore charging system. The go-to-market combines direct enterprise charter sales with international expansion through strategic partnerships, including a January 2025 MoU with Britoil Offshore Services and Sky Offshore to enter the South Korean offshore wind market.
The company is building the world's first fleet of six multi-functional electric CTVs, funded by equity financing from HICO Investment Group and a £6.3m grant from the ZEVI competition (Innovate UK and UK Department for Transport), with vessels designed by Capilano Europe and built by Marina Meridional in Spain, scheduled for delivery from 2026. Beyond the e-Ginny retrofit and new-build electric fleet, the product portfolio includes the EF-24 design, the eFoiler EF-12 technology, a hybrid CTV concept capable of 90%+ diesel displacement with a small range extender, and shoreside/offshore charging infrastructure. The company holds ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, FPAL, UVDB, UVDB Verify, and Sellihca pre-qualifications, positioning it to bid on major offshore wind operator contracts. Leadership includes Commercial Director Leo Hambro and Director Adam Wright, both publicly credited with driving the electrification strategy.
Tidal Transit firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Tidal Transit
- Legal name
- Tidal Transit Limited
- Website
- https://tidal-transit.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2011
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Tidal Transit is a UK-based crew transfer vessel operator serving offshore wind farms under long-term charter contracts with operators such as Equinor, Ørsted, and C-Power, pioneering maritime electrification through the world's first diesel-to-electric CTV retrofit and a six-vessel new-build electric fleet.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Tidal Transit industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Offshore Wind Maritime Services
- NAICS
- Coastal and Great Lakes Passenger Transportation (483114), Water Transportation (483)
- SIC
- Water Transportation (4400)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Crew Transfer & Workboat Services (Tug-Adjacent Operations) (TLAHAHAM)
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Where Tidal Transit is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- North Creake
- HQ country
- United Kingdom
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
Tidal Transit business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- CTV Charter Services: Tidal Transit owns and operates a fleet of crew transfer vessels (CTVs) and charters them to offshore wind farm operators for crew transfer, transport, and access services. Vessels are crewed by qualified maritime personnel.
- Electric Retrofit Services: The company retrofit existing diesel CTVs to electric power, demonstrating the circular economy potential of converting existing vessels rather than building new ones. Funded partially by government programs like ZEVI.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Pay-as-you-go | Crew positions (Deckhand, Mate, Master) |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels5 records
Tidal Transit product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Tidal Transit owns and operates a fleet of crew transfer vessels (CTVs) and charters them — fully crewed with qualified maritime personnel — to offshore wind farm operators and developers for crew transfer, personnel transport, maintenance support, and wind farm access services. The company is pioneering the electrification of this service through its e-Ginny diesel-to-electric retrofit project, a next-generation fleet of six electric CTVs, and development of shoreside and offshore wind-turbine-based charging infrastructure.
Product overview
Tidal Transit operates as a fleet management and maritime services company providing offshore wind farm access through purpose-built crew transfer vessels. The product portfolio centers on electric and hybrid-electric crew transfer vessels (E-CTVs) for the offshore wind industry, including the groundbreaking e-Ginny diesel-to-electric retrofit project, next-generation electric fleet with Volvo Penta IPS900E propulsion, eFoiler EF-12 foiling technology, and hybrid CTV concepts. Supporting infrastructure includes offshore and onshore charging systems. The company owns and operates a fleet of custom-built CTVs including WindFlex 27 Quad IPS vessels, with electric-ready designs that can be retrofitted to zero-emission power as the industry transitions to electrification.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- e-Ginny: World's first diesel-to-electric CTV retrofit project - transforming diesel-powered vessel Ginny Louise into 100% electric crew transfer vessel with 3 MWh battery capacity
- EF-24
- eFoiler EF-12
Products and services
- Crew Transfer Vessel (CTV) Charter Services Charter of Tidal Transit's fleet of custom-built, crewed crew transfer vessels to offshore wind farm operators and developers for crew transfer, personnel transport, and wind farm access services across the UK and European North Sea. Vessels are crewed and operated by Tidal Transit's fully qualified maritime personnel.
- e-Ginny Electric Crew Transfer Vessel The world's first diesel-to-electric crew transfer vessel retrofit, transforming diesel-powered Ginny Louise Mercurio 20m vessel into a 100% zero-emission electric vessel with over 3 MWh battery capacity, electric motors, and propulsion pods. Features shoreside and offshore wind turbine-based charging infrastructure. Chartered to offshore wind operators as part of Tidal Transit's fleet.
- Next-Generation Electric Fleet (Six Electric CTVs) A fleet of six new electric, hybrid and electric-ready crew transfer vessels equipped with Volvo Penta IPS900E propulsion system, designed by Tidal Transit in partnership with Capilano Europe and built by Marina Meridional in Spain. Feature advanced lightweight composite materials for energy efficiency. Delivered from 2026 and chartered to offshore wind operators.
- eFoiler EF-12 Electric Foiling CTV
Quantifiable outcome
- Zero operational carbon emissions from electric vessels
- +3 more outcomes
Companies that use Tidal Transit
Customer profileNamed customers4 records
Segments1 record
Ideal customer profiles1 record
Tidal Transit technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration6 records
Feature5 records
Tidal Transit partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and strategic.
- Volvo PentacoreVolvo Penta signed a Memorandum of Partnership with Tidal Transit to equip the next-generation electric fleet with Volvo Penta's advanced IPS900E propulsion system. The partnership builds on existing relationship where several vessels already use Volvo Penta IPS technologies.
- Britoil Offshore ServicesstrategicBritoil Offshore Services (Singapore) signed MoU with Tidal Transit to develop, fund, build and operate offshore support vessels for the South Korean offshore wind industry. Britoil is part of HICO Investment Group's portfolio.
- Sky OffshorestrategicSky Offshore (South Korea) partnered with Tidal Transit and Britoil to develop offshore support vessels for South Korean offshore wind sector, providing local market access and capabilities.
- Goodchild Marine ServicescoreGoodchild Marine Services is undertaking the retrofit work on e-Ginny vessel, collaborating on the world's first diesel-to-electric CTV conversion project.
- Artemis TechnologiescoreArtemis Technologies is a key partner providing electric propulsion technology and charging infrastructure. They developed the EF-12 electric foiling CTV demonstrated at Vattenfall's Aberdeen wind farm with Tidal Transit operational support.
- MJR Power & AutomationcoreMJR Power & Automation is developing the offshore wind turbine-based charging system for e-Ginny, enabling direct E-CTV charging at wind farm locations.
- Corvus EnergycoreCorvus Energy is supplying the marine battery system for e-Ginny, providing the energy storage modules for the electric propulsion system.
- DanfosscoreDanfoss is a key equipment supplier for the e-Ginny project, contributing technology components for the electric propulsion system.
- Penguin InternationalcoreSingapore-based Penguin International builds WindFlex-27 CTVs for Tidal Transit including Arabella Jane, Imogen Rose, and Anthea Luna. Vessels are designed by Incat Crowther UK and built with quad Volvo Penta IPS.
- Capilano EuropecoreCapilano Europe partnered with Tidal Transit to design the next-generation electric fleet of six new-build vessels.
- Marina MeridionalcoreMarina Meridional in Spain is the shipyard building the six new electric CTVs for Tidal Transit's next-generation fleet.
- MecalcoreMecal is working on commissioning of e-Ginny on behalf of the Maritime & Coastguard Agency.
Scale indicators7 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Tidal Transit competitors and assessment
Company assessmentEmerging players
- Artemis Technologies: Belfast-based developer of the EF-12 electric foiling CTV and eFoiler propulsion technology — currently a Tidal Transit technology partner, but also a competing provider of electrification solutions to the same CTV operator customer base.
- Goodchild Marine Services: UK marine engineering firm undertaking the e-Ginny retrofit for Tidal Transit; an emerging player building CTV electrification capabilities that could evolve into a competing retrofit/operator in its own right.
Direct peers
- Acta Marine: Dutch offshore support vessel operator with CTV operations serving European offshore wind farms, including a recent partnership with Cochin Shipyard for CTV newbuilds. Direct competitor for the same North Sea charter market.
- Seacat Services: UK-based CTV operator serving offshore wind markets; now part of OEG Energy Group, providing fleet scale and competing for charter contracts across the North Sea alongside Tidal Transit.
- Windcat Workboats: Dutch operator of crew transfer vessels dedicated to offshore wind farms across Europe, operating one of the largest CTV fleets in the sector — a direct competitor to Tidal Transit for the same Equinor/Ørsted/C-Power-style charter contracts.
- Vroon Offshore Wind: Dutch offshore vessel operator (subsidiary of Vroon Group) operating CTVs in European offshore wind, with a comparable customer base and similar focus on hybrid/electric vessel transitions.
- North Star: UK-based operator of offshore service vessels including CTVs for the North Sea offshore wind sector, with a growing fleet and similar charter model to Tidal Transit, making it the most directly comparable competitor in the UK home market.
- ESVAGT: Danish provider of offshore service vessels, including CTVs and Service Operation Vessels (SOVs), for the European offshore wind industry. Competes for similar long-term charter contracts with major offshore wind developers and is actively pursuing vessel electrification.
Broad incumbents
- BOURBON: Major French offshore marine services company with broad offshore vessel capabilities including CTVs for offshore wind; a much larger incumbent competing for the same enterprise charter contracts across geographies.
- Solstad Offshore: Norwegian offshore vessel operator with global reach across OSVs and increasingly CTVs for offshore wind; broader portfolio than Tidal Transit but competing for similar North Sea charter opportunities.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks7 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Tidal Transit social profiles
Digital presenceTidal Transit compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance11 records
Tidal Transit financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Tidal Transit leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles2 records
Tidal Transit funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Tidal Transit M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about Tidal Transit
What does Tidal Transit do?
Tidal Transit owns and operates a fleet of crew transfer vessels (CTVs) and charters them — fully crewed with qualified maritime personnel — to offshore wind farm operators and developers for crew transfer, personnel transport, maintenance support, and wind farm access services. The company is pioneering the electrification of this service through its e-Ginny diesel-to-electric retrofit project, a next-generation fleet of six electric CTVs, and development of shoreside and offshore wind-turbine-based charging infrastructure.
Is Tidal Transit a public or private company?
Tidal Transit is a private company. It is classified as venture growth investor backed and is currently operating.
When was Tidal Transit founded?
Tidal Transit was founded in 2011. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Tidal Transit based?
Tidal Transit is headquartered in North Creake, United Kingdom, in the Europe region.
How does Tidal Transit make money?
Two revenue lines are on record. CTV Charter Services are the primary driver. The others are electric Retrofit Services.
Who are Tidal Transit's main competitors?
Emerging players on record are Artemis Technologies and Goodchild Marine Services. Direct peers are Acta Marine, Seacat Services, Windcat Workboats, Vroon Offshore Wind, North Star and ESVAGT. Broad incumbents are BOURBON and Solstad Offshore.
Does Tidal Transit have an API?
No public API is recorded for Tidal Transit.
What industry is Tidal Transit in?
Tidal Transit's product category is Offshore Wind Maritime Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is TLAHAHAM, Crew Transfer & Workboat Services (Tug-Adjacent Operations). Its NAICS code is 483114 and its SIC code is 4400.