Acta Marine has celebrated the christening of ‘Acta Hercules’ in IJmuiden, the Netherlands, marking an important milestone in Acta Marine’s ongoing fleet expansion programme and its continued commitment to supporting the offshore wind and wider energy sectors.
Delivered in 2026 as the second vessel in Acta Marine’s four-vessel newbuild construction service operation vessel (CSOV) programme, Acta Hercules is currently deployed under a long-term charter supporting offshore wind operations for Vestas. The vessel has been designed to meet the evolving demands of the energy transition, combining operational performance, safety and crew comfort with technologies that support lower-emission operations. Equipped with methanol dual-fuel engines and an advanced battery energy storage system, Acta Hercules reflects Acta Marine’s ambition to continuously improve the sustainability and efficiency of its fleet.
Rob Boer, CEO Acta Marine, said: “Although Acta Hercules is already successfully supporting our client Vestas, this christening provides an opportunity to recognise the many people, partners and organisations who contributed to her development, construction and delivery. Acta Hercules strengthens our ability to support clients in the rapidly growing offshore wind market”.
Following the deliveries of Acta Pegasus, Acta Hercules and most recently Acta Gemini, the company expects to take delivery of the fourth and final vessel in the series, Acta Aquarius, later in 2026. Upon delivery of Acta Aquarius, Acta Marine’s fleet will comprise seven dedicated walk-to-work and CSOVs, strengthening the company’s position as a provider of support for the offshore wind industry. Together, these vessels are said to form the foundation of a modern, scalable and increasingly sustainable fleet, enabling Acta Marine to support clients throughout the full lifecycle of offshore energy projects across Europe.
Boer added: “The christening of Acta Hercules provides an opportunity to recognise the many people, partners and organisations who contributed to her development, construction and delivery.”
Image: ‘Acta Hercules’ naming (source: Acta Marine)
