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 78.2 metres
LBP 72.8 metres
Breadth Moulded 17.0 metres
Draft Loaded / Depth 5.5 metres
Tonnage
GRT 2955 Tonnes
NRT 886 Tonnes
DWT 3890 Tonnes
Capacities/Cranes
Fuel Oil (MGO) / Connection 1484 m3
Fresh Water / Connection 790 m3
Ballast Water 690 m3 –1998 m3
Oil Based Mud(s) 559.5 m3 (3519 bbls)
Base Oil 233.6 m3 (1,469 bbls)
Brine(s) 374 m3 (2,352 bbls)
Dry Bulk(s) / Connection 264.5 m3 / 5 Tanks
Deck Area 790 m2
Deck Loading 5 Tonnes per metre
Deck Crane # 1 Dreggen 30 Tonne-metre knuckle boom
Deck Crane # 2 N/A
Deck Crane # 3 N/A
Tank Washing System Fully Fitted
Engines/Thrusters/Aux
Recovery Tank 400t Oil Recovery Tanks (UK Code)
Deck Tuggers 2 x 10 tonnes tuggers
Control Systems/Dynamic Positioning
Main Engine(s) 2 x MAK 6M25 @ 2800 BHP each
Propeller(s) 2 x CPP units
Azimuth Thruster(s) N/A
Bow Thruster(s) 2 x Schottel Tunnels @ 800 BHP
Stern Thruster(s) 2 x Schottel Tunnels @ 800 BHP each
Rudder Systems / Type 2 x Fishtail Hi-Lift Rudder
Aux Engines 2 x Cat 3406 Auxiliaries Diesels
Shaft PTOs 2 x Stamford PTO from Main Engine(s)
Emergency Generators 1 x Cummins Emer Genset
Crew Facilities
Control Positions Fwd, Aft, Port & Stbd consoles
Full Manual Control Fwd & Aft consoles
Integrated Joystick Control Kongsberg
Joystick Control Kongsberg C-Joy
Dynamic Positioning System Kongsberg DP II System
Kongsberg Radius Reference System Fitted
DGPS # 1 Fitted
DGPS # 2 Fitted
RadaScan Fitted
Hydro Acoustic Pos Ref # 1 Option
Navigation/Communications Equipment
Certified in compliance with UK Standby Regulations
Fast Rescue Craft Davit # 1 Grampian Hydraulics Davit System
Fast Rescue Craft 15 Man Avon FRC/FRB
Daughter Craft Davit (Option) Grampian Hydraulics Davit System
Daughter Craft (Option) 1 x Delta Phantom Daughter Craft / FRC
Recovery Rooms ERRV Class B compliant
Hospital ERRV Class B compliant
Dacon Scoop Fitted
Dacon Rescue Crane Fitted
Cosalt Rescue Basket Fitted
Jason Cradles Frames Fitted
Winch Area Fitted
Emer. Towing Capability N/A
Dispersant Tanks Fitted
Dispersant Spray Booms Fitted
Searchlights 4 x Wheelhouse mounted & remote operated
Radar (Fwd) 1 x Furuno X Band 1 x Furuno Y Band
ECDIS Fitted
PLB System N/A
DGPS(s) 2 Furuno DGPS or eqv
Gyro(s) 3 x Anschutz S22 Gyro
Autopilot Anschutz Nautopilot
Magnetic Comp 1 x Magnetic Compass
Echo Sounder FE 700 ES
Digital Depth Recorder FE 720
Navtex Furuno NX 700
Sat Comms Fully fitted and A3 compliant
MF/HF Radio 1 x Furuno
UHF N/A
VHF (Fwd) Fully fitted
VHF (Aft) Fully fitted
Helo Radio N/A
AIS Jotrun AIS TR 2500
VHF Direction Finder Furuno DF FD 527
Doppler Log Tbc
SSAS Furuno Felcom
Portable VHF 3 x Navico GMDSS
UHF Base Fully fitted
Portable UHF Fully fitted
Sonic Helmets Fully fitted
Smartpatch Phone Fully fitted