North Star celebrates the official delivery of its first service vessel for commissioning operations (CSOV). In a ceremony held on May 6 at VARD Langsten’s shipyard in Norway, the vessel, christened Grampian Kestrel, joins the company’s fleet, standing out as a high-performance vessel designed specifically to support the operational needs of the company’s offshore wind farms.
Grampian Kestrel first CSOV with global cyber resilience
This Grampian Kestrel, of VARD 4 22 design, is the first of two CSOVs that the company will deliver this year, and reinforces its commitment to the renewable energy sector, especially in offshore wind energy. offshore wind energy.
This delivery highlights the advanced technology it incorporates, such as the methanol-compatible hybrid methanol-compatible hybrid propulsion and the fact that it is the first ship of its kind to be certified for cyber resilience certification certification from Lloyd’s Register, an indication of its focus on operational safety and crew welfare.
Throughout its service life, the Grampian Kestrel will provide accommodation and logistics for the construction and commissioning of wind farms. wind farmswhile leading operation and maintenance activities for its client, EnBW, at the He Dreiht wind farm in the North Sea. This contract includes a minimum charter agreement covering the next decade, a reflection of North Star’s continued growth in the region.
Characteristics of the Grampian Kestrel
This innovative CSOV features a number of improvements designed to maximize comfort and operational efficiency, such as an increased number of individual cabins, providing a hotel-like working environment for the technicians and engineers who will operate at sea.
In addition, its methanol-compatible hybrid propulsion capability underscores the company’s commitment to sustainability and compliance with the highest environmental standards.
North Star strengthens European SOV leadership
Gitte Gard Talmo, CEO of North Star, noted that this development marks an achievement in its strategy to position itself as a leading SOV provider in Europe. The company has invested £270 million in recent years to expand its fleet, which now includes eight offshore wind vessels.
Advanced automation and the use of digital twins also play a key role in the efficient management of operations, ensuring optimal performance and asset safety.
North Star’s collaboration with VARD and its ship design department ship design has been instrumental in achieving this success, and the ceremony’s celebrations included the presence of prominent members of both companies, as well as representatives from EnBW and other involved parties.
With the delivery of the Grampian Kestrel, North Star continues to reaffirm its key role in the provision of offshore offshore services and its strong support for the energy transition to renewable sources.
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Source: North Star
Photo: Lloyd’s Register
