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VARD awarded Approval in Principle by LR for two methanol ready CSOVs for North Star
With this AiP, the two ships will be amongst the first prepared for conversion to green fuels in the wind market. Lloyd’s Register has awarded Approval in Principle (AiP) to VARD for the methanol fueling system for two Commissioning Service Operation …
Dec 4, 2024 / Vessels
North Star claims first mover advantage on Chartwell and VARD’s Midi-SOV
North Star, specialist vessel operator for offshore infrastructure support services, has been announced as the first mover on the Midi-SOV – a new offshore wind ship design developed by trusted pioneer of next-generation vessel design, Chartwell …
Jun 18, 2024 / Curious
New North Star vessel bound for East Anglia THREE windfarm
Cochin Shipyard Ltd confirmed to buildsecond SOV for North Star’s growing fleet- North Star has secured a contract with Siemens Gamesa to build a hybrid service operations vessel (SOV) bound for long-term charter at the East Anglia THREE offshore …
May 30, 2024 / Curious
VARD orders SMST mission equipment for North Star’s newbuild CSOVs
SMST has been awarded a contract by Norwegian shipbuilder VARD for the supply of two sets of mission equipment for North Star’s newbuild Commissioning Service Operation Vessels (CSOVs). The agreement also has an option for equipping two additional …
Sep 5, 2023 / Vessels
North Star to deliver SOV three months early to support Dogger Bank Wind Farm construction & commissioning phase
North Star’s second hybrid-propulsion service operation vessels (SOVs) is set to be mobilised three months earlier than planned to support SSE Renewables with a new scope of work at the Dogger Bank Wind Farm. The firm’s first of its new offshore …
Jul 10, 2023 / Curious
North Star contracts VARD for up to four new offshore wind farm commissioning vessels
VARD announced on Monday (May 08) that it has signed new contracts for the design and construction of two commissioning service operation vessels (CSOVs) for the UK’s leading infrastructure support vessel operator North Star. The agreement also has …
May 9, 2023 / Vessels
North Star raises £140m investment to build next wave of renewables fleet
North Star has secured a £140 million financing package to support the next phase of its ambitious offshore wind growth plan as it looks to broaden its position as the UK’s leading service operations vessel (SOV) operator and seize new opportunities …
Dec 6, 2022 / Vessels
VARD wins new North Star contract for an additional SOV to operate on Dogger Bank Wind Farm
VARD announced on Thursday (Dec09) that it has secured a new contract for the design and construction of one Service Operation Vessel (SOV) for North Star Group in the UK. The vessel of VARD 4 12 design will be the fourth SOV to be delivered from …
Dec 13, 2021 / Vessels
Fincantieri to build 3 operation service vessels
Fincantieri subsidiary grows stronger in the promising offshore wind energy sectorVard, one of the major global shipbuilders of specialized vessels, has signed a contract for the design and construction of 3 Service Operation Vessels (SOV) for the …
Apr 7, 2021 / Vessels
VARD wins North Star Renewables contract for three SOVs to operate on Dogger Bank Wind Farm
VARD, one of the world’s major designers and shipbuilders of specialized vessels, announced earlier today that it has secured contracts for the design and construction of three Service Operation Vessels (SOVs) for North Star Renewables in Scotland. …
Apr 6, 2021 / Curious