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 50.70 metres
LBP 40.40 metres
Breadth Moulded 13.00 metres
Draft Loaded / Depth 4.3 metres / 6.0 metres
Tonnage
GRT 1130 Tonnes
NRT 398 Tonnes
DWT 690 Tonnes
Capacities/Cranes
Fuel Oil (MGO) / Connection 300 m³
Fresh Water / Connection 150 m³
Ballast Water Approx 350 m³
Oil Based Mud / Connection N/A
Brine / Connection N/A
DMA (Base Fluid) / Connection N/A
Dry Bulk(s) / Connection N/A
Deck Area Approx 120 m² (Steel Deck)
Deck Loading 3 Tonnes per metre²
Deck Crane # 1 Heila 1.5T @ 15 Metres (3t @ 10m)
Deck Crane # 2 N/A
Deck Crane # 3 N/A
Winch Option - Buoy Recovery System fitted
Wire Reel N/A
Deck Tuggers N/A
Engines/Thrusters/Aux
Main Engine(s) MAK 6M20 (2133 BHP)
Propeller(s) 1 x CPP
Bow Thruster(s) HRP Azimuth @ 500BHP
Stern Thruster(s) N/A
Rudder Systems / Type Fishtail HP Rudder
Aux Engines 2 x Cat @ 547kW per unit
Shaft PTO’s 1 x PTO from Main Engine
Emergency Generators 1 x Emer Genset @ 365 kW
Control Systems/Dynamic Positioning
Control Positions Fwd, Aft, Port & Stbd
Full Manual Control Fwd & Aft consoles
Integrated Joystick Control Coverteam Joystick System
Joystick Control Aft, Port and Starboard consoles
Dynamic Positioning System N/A
Fan Beam Laser N/A
DGPS # 1 N/A
DGPS # 2 N/A
Hydro Acoustic Pos Ref # 1 N/A
Hydro Acoustic Pos Ref # 2 N/A
Vertical Taut Wire N/A
Crew Facilities
Daughter Craft Davit # 1 NED DECK MARINE Heave Compensated
Daughter Craft Delta Phantom 10.25 metre (Diesel)
Daughter Craft Davit # 2 Option
Daughter Craft Option
Fast Rescue Craft Davit # 1 NED DECK MARINE Heave Compensated
Fast Rescue Craft 1 x Avon SR 6.4 15 Man (Petrol)
Dacon Scoop Fitted
Dacon Rescue Crane Heila Telescopic Boom crane 1.5t@15m
Cosalt Rescue Basket Fitted & Launched from aft deck
Jason Cradles Frames Fitted
Winch Area Located on Aft Main Deck
Emergency Towing Capability Towing Hook Fitted
Dispersant Tanks 2 x 5 Tonne Tanks below Main Deck
Dispersant Spray Booms Fully outfitted Port & Starboard
Searchlights 4 x IBAK Kiel Fwd, Port, Stbd & Aft
Navigation/Communications Equipment
Radar(s) (Fwd) Furuno 2817 ARPA Furuno 2837 ARPA
Radar Rptr (Aft) Hatteland
ECDIS Microplot ECDIS
PLB System N/A
DGPS(s) Furuno DGPS 90
Gyro(s) Anschutz S22 Gyro
Autopilot Anschutz NP 60
Magnetic Comp Gillie 2000
Echo Sounder FE 700 ES
Digital Depth Recorder FE 720
Navtex Furuno NX 700 Navtex
Sat Comms Inmarsat C Felcon, Fleet 77 CapSat (A3)
MF/HF Radio Furuno FS 2570 C (A3)
UHF 3 x UHF Units
VHF (Fwd) FM8800 GMDSS VHF, ICOM ICM 401E
VHF (Aft) FM8800 GMDSS VHF, ICOM ICM 401E
Helo Radio ICOM IC A110
AIS Jotrun AIS TR 2500
VHF Direction Finder Taiyo TDL 1550
Doppler Log Furuno DS 80
SSAS Furuno Felcom
Portable VHF 3 x Jotrun GMDSS
Portable VHF 6 x ENTEL HT 640 VHF
Portable UHF 3 x ENTEL HT 880 UHF
Portable UHF 2 x Kenwood UHF
Sonic Helmets 4 x Sonic Helmets Mk 10
Smartpatch Phone ICOM PS1
Crew Cabins 15 Man Single Berth cabins c/w en suite facilites
Recreation & Leisure 1 Messroom, 2 Lounges
Leisure 1x Sauna, 1x Gym, 1x Ship's Office