A new generation of vessel
The Grampian Derwent represents the largest of the four SOV’s North Star are delivering to support the Doggerbank project.
The 88m vessel, a VARD-designed and built Service Operation Vessel is Hybrid technology powered to provide offshore logistic support for up to 50 clients and technicians in a best in class V1:C2 comfort. The Voith propulsion ‘eVSP’, 5Te Redrock 3D crane and Uptime 30m walk-to-work gangway equipped vessel also benefits from a bespoke high performance offshore wind daughter craft The Alison Kay.
A new generation of vessel
The Grampian Tyne represents the first of North Star’s new offshore wind fleet. The 78m ship, a VARD-designed and built Service Operation Vessel (SOV) is hybrid technology powered to provide offshore logistic support for up to 40 clients and technicians.
The Grampian Tyne is one of four North Star SOVs destined for decade-long minimum charters to support operations and maintenance work at the Dogger Bank Wind Farm development.
The Grampian Derwent is further equipped with a heli-deck and task with the role of supporting the OSP and scheduled maintenance for the three phases of the project, 100km offshore.
Innovation in Offshore Support
The Voith propulsion and Uptime walk to work gangway equipped vessel also benefits from a bespoke high performance offshore wind daughter craft.
Innovation in Offshore Support
Designed Around Our People
Care is a fundamental part of our business and an important cornerstone of our core values. The Grampian Derwent is designed to the same standard as cruise liners for a best in class V1:C1 comfort.
With a total of 78 single ensuite cabins for 50 PAX, 27 crew, five day rooms, a large comfortable mess room, five offices, two meeting rooms and high specification gym facilities, the Grampian Derwent provides comfortable surroundings for clients and technicians.
Designed Around Our People
Care is a fundamental part of our business and an important cornerstone of our core values. The Grampian Tyne is designed to the same standard as cruise liners for a best in class V1:C1 comfort.
With 60 single ensuite cabins for 39 PAX, 21 crew, four day rooms, a large comfortable mess room, five offices, two meeting rooms and high specification gym facilities, the Grampian Tyne provides comfortable surroundings for clients and technicians.
Dimensions
LOA 58.20 metres
LBP 51.00 metres
Breadth Moulded 13.20 metres
Draft Loaded / Depth 4.75 metres / 6.25 metres
Tonnage
GRT TBC Tonnes
NRT TBC Tonnes
DWT 980 Tonnes
Capacities/Cranes
Fuel Oil (MGO) / Connection 394 m3 (approx)
Fresh Water / Connection 369 m3 (approx)
Ballast Water 650 m3 (approx)
Oil Recovery Tanks N/A
ROV Launch Platform N/A
Tanker Assistance N/A
Dry Bulk(s) / Connection N/A
Deck Area Approx 250 m2 (Wood Sheathed Deck)
Deck Loading 5 Tonnes per metre
Deck Crane # 1 2T @ 12-15 metres
Deck Crane # 2 N/A
Deck Crane # 3 N/A
Bollard Pull N/A
Winch N/A
Wire Reel N/A
Deck Tuggers 1 x 10 Tonnes
Engines/Thrusters/Aux
Main Engine(s) 4 x 550 kw (CAT)
Propeller(s) Azimuthing stern Drive Units
Bow Thruster(s) 2 x 600 BHP units
Stern Thruster(s) 2 x Steer-prop @ 1200 BHP
Rudder Systems / Type N/A
Aux Engines N/A
Shaft PTOs N/A
Emergency Generators 1 x Emergency Unit
Control Systems/Dynamic Positioning
Control Positions Aft, Fwd, Port & Stbd consoles
Full Manual Control Aft & Fwd consoles
Fully Integrated Joystick Control System Aft, Port & Stbd
Dynamic Positioning System Option
Fan Beam Laser Option
DGPS # 1 Fitted
DGPS # 2 Option
Hydro Acoustic Pos Ref # 1 Option
Hydro Acoustic Pos Ref # 2 Option
Vertical Taut Wire Option
Crew Facilities
Daughter Craft Davit # 1 McGregor Heave Compensated
Daughter Craft Delta Phantom (Diesel Jet Drive)
Daughter Craft Davit # 2 Option
Daughter Craft Option
Fast Rescue Craft Davit # 1 McGregor Heave Compensated
Fast Rescue Craft 1 x Avon 15 Man (Petrol outboard)
Dacon Scoop 6 Metre Dacon Scoop (Port)
Dacon Rescue Crane 2t @ 12-15m
Cosalt Rescue Basket Fitted & Launched from Fore or Aft Deck
Jason Cradles Frames Fitted
Winch Area Located on Aft Main Deck & Fore Deck
Emer. Towing Capable
Dispersant Tanks 2 x 5 Tonne Tanks
Dispersant Spray Booms Fully outfitted Port & Starboard
Searchlights 4 x IBAK Kiel
Navigation/Communications Equipment
Radar(s) (Fwd) 2 x Furuno (S & X band)
Radar (Aft) 1 x Furuno
ECDIS ECDIS System fitted
PLB System Charterers Option
DGPS(s) Furuno
Gyro(s) Anschutz
Autopilot Anschutz
Magnetic Comp Fitted
Echo Sounder Fitted
Digital Depth Recorder Fitted
Navtex Fitted
Sat Comms V Sat (A3)
MF/HF Radio Fitted
UHF Fitted
VHF (Fwd) Fitted
VHF (Aft) Fitted
Helo Radio Fitted
AIS Fitted
VHF Direction Finder Fitted
Doppler Log Fitted
SSAS Fitted
Portable VHF Fitted
UHF Base Fitted
Portable UHF Fitted
Sonic Helmets Fitted
Smartpatch Phone Fitted
V. SAT VOIP System Fitted
Crew Cabins up to 20
Recreation & Leisure 1 Messroom, 2 Lounges
Leisure 1 x Sauna, 1 x Gym