St. Johns Ship Building delivers second Chartwell-designed CTV to AWT

Chartwell Ambitious-class CTV Atlantic Endurance [Photo: St. Johns Ship Building]

Palatka, Fla.-based St. Johns Ship Building reports that it has successful delivered the Atlantic Endurance, the second of two Chartwell Ambitious-class crew transfer vessels (CTVs) ordered by Atlantic Wind Transfers.

The delivery marks a continued partnership between the two companies and further underscores St. Johns’ growing role in supporting the U.S. offshore wind industry.

This delivery follows the recent handover of the Atlantic Resolute and brings the total number of CTVs delivered by St. Johns Ship Building within an eighteen-month period to five.

With both Incat Crowther and Chartwell-designed vessels now successfully constructed and delivered, the shipyard reinforces its position as a key builder of advanced aluminum Jones Act offshore wind support vessels.

“The delivery of Atlantic Endurance marks another important milestone for St. Johns Ship Building as we continue to deliver high-performance CTVs that meet the demands of the offshore wind market,” said Joe Rella, president of St. Johns Ship Building. “We are proud of our team’s execution, and we value our continued relationship with Atlantic Wind Transfers as they expand their fleet.”

“The delivery of the Atlantic Endurance represents a key milestone for Atlantic Wind Transfers as we continue to grow our fleet of dependable, high-performance CTVs supporting the U.S. offshore wind sector,” said Charlie Donadio, president and founder of Atlantic Wind Transfers. “Our ongoing collaboration with St. Johns Ship Building has proven invaluable—their exceptional workmanship, precision, and dedication to quality were critical to the successful completion of this vessel.”

The Atlantic Endurance is fully commissioned and currently available for charter.

Since its acquisition by Americraft Marine, a maritime subsidiary of the Logothetis family’s Libra Group in 2022, St. Johns Ship Building has undergone a comprehensive modernization effort over the past two years, including major facility upgrades, streamlined production processes, and a significant expansion of its \ workforce. These advancements have strengthened the shipyard’s ability to serve both the new construction and repair markets for commercial and government vessels.