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LR to class Vard built methanol-ready Commissioning Service Operations Vessels
October 26, 2023

LR to class Vard built methanol-ready Commissioning Service Operations Vessels

LR will conduct the design appraisal and survey of two Vard Commissioning Service Operations Vessels, due to be delivered in 2025 to North Star.

North Star appoints marine decarbonisation expert to spearhead environmental and social responsibility initiatives
October 12, 2023

North Star appoints marine decarbonisation expert to spearhead environmental and social responsibility initiatives

North Star has hired sustainable shipping specialist Dr Tamara Topić to lead on the implementation of its environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) strategy, reinforcing its commitment to sustainable business practices aligned to global net zero goals.

VARD orders SMST mission equipment for North Star’s newbuild CSOVs
September 4, 2023

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).

Stillstrom A/S and North Star join forces to accelerate vessel electrification and offshore charging in the offshore wind industry
August 28, 2023

Stillstrom A/S and North Star join forces to accelerate vessel electrification and offshore charging in the offshore wind industry

Stillstrom and North Star sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to accelerate the adoption of offshore charging and vessel electrification technologies for Service Operation Vessels (SOVs) in the offshore wind sector.

BLOG - How to build ships in a volatile debt market
July 24, 2023

BLOG - How to build ships in a volatile debt market

With the company’s first two chartered offshore wind fleet newbuilds delivered three months early this summer, and four more of its hybrid-electric ships currently under construction, Fraser Dobbie, chief financial officer at North Star, shares how to ensure you literally don’t miss the boat.

North Star expands team into Hamburg to advance European growth
July 12, 2023

North Star expands team into Hamburg to advance European growth

North Star has boosted its senior team with a strategic appointment in Hamburg, Germany, to establish its credentials in-country as it looks to grow the business and galvanise offshore wind growth ambitions across Europe.

North Star to deliver SOV three months early to support Dogger Bank Wind Farm construction & commissioning phase
July 7, 2023

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.

North Star hires first offshore wind vessel crew for Grampian Tyne
June 14, 2023

North Star hires first offshore wind vessel crew for Grampian Tyne

North Star, the UK’s leading vessel infrastructure support operator, has successfully crewed up the first of its offshore wind fleet with 42 experienced seafarers.

North Star holds naming ceremony for Grampian Tyne vessel
June 8, 2023

North Star holds naming ceremony for Grampian Tyne vessel

The first of North Star’s new offshore wind fleet, the Grampian Tyne, has been officially named at a VIP ceremony at Equinor’s Port of Tyne base in the North East of England (UK), ahead of its early handover to the Dogger Bank Wind Farm.

North Star cyclist gets in gear for Maggie’s Centre fundraiser
May 17, 2023

North Star cyclist gets in gear for Maggie’s Centre fundraiser

Michael Gordon plans 300-mile cycle from North East of Scotland to North East of England

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