Gordon Brothers, a global advisory, restructuring and investment firm, acquired the Robyn S accommodation barge from Vanguard Shipping Limited.
The firm is managing the disposition of Robyn S, which is available for immediate sale to the international marine, shipping and offshore markets.
The barge was previously used to transport bridge sections and components during the construction of the Queensferry Crossing over the Firth of Forth. Robyn S was built in 2010 at Nanjing Yonghua Shipbuilding Industry Company Limited to standard North Sea specifications, and the topside was fabricated in 2012 by Consafe to DNV standards. In 2021, Vanguard Shipping Limited acquired a 120-personnel accommodation topside with helideck and combined both units.
“We’re excited to build on our market-leading disposition and appraisal capabilities in the maritime sector with our acquisition of the Robyn S barge and to continue to support companies in the marine, shipping and offshore industries through strategic change,” Oliver Veart, director of marine and valuations at Gordon Brothers, said.
“Gordon Brothers has a proven track record in supporting companies within multiple industries and sectors and has shown an enthusiasm for the Robyn S barge,” John Sumner, managing director of Vanguard Shipping Limited, said. “We are pleased to partner with them as they have the resources, expertise and market knowledge to sell the vessel and its associated assets.”
