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Many of you know Sandra as the friendly face greeting you at Lowestoft reception, but there’s way more to Sandra’s role, and her journey, than meets the eye. Sandra has generously shared some fascinating memories from her time with the company, offering a glimpse into her experiences over the years.

North Star has officially named and handed over its latest service operations vessel (SOV), the Grampian Tweed, completing the company’s fleet of dedicated ships serving the Dogger Bank Wind Farm on long-term charter.

We are introducing a new ‘Meet the Team’ series to learn more about the people behind the North Star badge; understanding their role, journey and passions. From career insights to personal interests, get ready to know our stars behind the scenes a bit better!

North Star has appointed Gitte Gard Talmo as chief executive officer. She takes over from Matthew Gordon, who, after four years successfully spearheading the firm’s expansion from the conventional energy sector into renewables, has stepped down to pursue new opportunities.

North Star has secured its first contract for a commissioning service operation vessel (CSOV), a second award with EnBW, further establishing the company’s growing presence in the European offshore wind sector. This award for the newbuild Grampian Kestrel CSOV (of VARD 4 22 design), will precede the decade-long minimum charter contract the firm signed in February to provide a SOV (of VARD 407 design) for the German energy utility firm’s He Dreiht wind farm in the North Sea.

In recognition of today’s World Mental Health Day, and its theme, Workplace Mental Health, we’re proud to highlight the work of our mental health first aiders. Our trained team are dedicated to offering crucial support to our off- and onshore teams with any wellbeing concerns, supporting workers while also reducing the stigma surrounding mental health.

North Star, a leading service operations vessel (SOV) operator in the UK’s renewables industry, has activated a major industry collaboration aimed at solving one of the floating wind’s most pressing challenges: the delivery of high-performance operations and maintenance ships tailored for floating offshore wind farms.

It’s all hands-on deck as North Star, ScottishPower Renewables and Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy launch a competition to complete the name for a new ship bound for the East Anglia THREE windfarm, located off the Suffolk coast.

Exciting times are ahead as North Star's new European renewables lead, Bruno Bartel, shares his insights on the transformation of Europe's offshore wind market. Read Bruno’s blog here ahead of WindEnergy Hamburg next week as he delves into the opportunities and challenges that will shape the next decade of green energy.

North Star has appointed Bruno Bartel as its new European renewables lead. Stationed in Hamburg, he will be instrumental in advancing the strategic growth objectives of the UK's leading hybrid service operation vessel (SOV) operator within the region.