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COMPETITION: Can you help us name our next SOV?
October 2, 2024

COMPETITION: Can you help us name our next SOV?

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.

Blog: A vision for Europe's offshore wind future
September 20, 2024

Blog: A vision for Europe's offshore wind future

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.

Bruno Bartel to lead North Star’s European offshore wind ambitions
September 16, 2024

Bruno Bartel to lead North Star’s European offshore wind ambitions

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.

North Star invests £5million in digital transformation
August 20, 2024

North Star invests £5million in digital transformation

North Star, has invested more than £5million in new business support software systems to drive operational and sustainability efficiencies across its operations, whilst also boosting its seafarers’ wellbeing.

Cochin Shipyard orders SMST’s mission equipment for North Star SOV
June 20, 2024

Cochin Shipyard orders SMST’s mission equipment for North Star SOV

SMST has been awarded a contract by Cochin Shipyard Ltd for the delivery of a gangway (Telescopic Access Bridge L2) and a 5t Motion Compensated Crane. The mission equipment is to be installed on a North Star hybrid-electric service operation vessel (SOV) based on VARD 407 design.

North Star claims first mover advantage on Chartwell and VARD’s Midi-SOV
June 18, 2024

North Star claims first mover advantage on Chartwell and VARD’s Midi-SOV

North Star, specialist vessel operator for offshore infrastructure support services, has been announced as the first mover on the Midi-SOV – a new offshore wind ship design developed by trusted pioneer of next-generation vessel design, Chartwell Marine and VARD, one of the world's leading designers and shipbuilders of specialized vessels.

Blog: Leading North Star’s pioneering growth and bold transformation
June 17, 2024

Blog: Leading North Star’s pioneering growth and bold transformation

Four years ago, Matthew Gordon took over the mantle as North Star CEO, steering the 137-year-old company onto a path of exceptional transformation and growth. Under his steadfast influence, the firm has shaken up the offshore wind sector with its hybrid-propulsion offshore wind ships, swiftly establishing itself at the forefront of the UK’s service operation vessel (SOV) market while solidifying its leading position in the North Sea’s conventional energy sector.

£425million to fuel North Star’s next phase of European expansion
June 6, 2024

£425million to fuel North Star’s next phase of European expansion

North Star has secured further debt investment of up to £425million to accelerate its ambition to become the leading player in Europe’s offshore wind sector and add 40 hybrid service operation vessels (SOVs) to its fleet by 2040.

New North Star vessel bound for East Anglia THREE windfarm
May 24, 2024

New North Star vessel bound for East Anglia THREE windfarm

North Star has secured a contract with Siemens Gamesa to build a hybrid service operations vessel (SOV) bound for long-term charter at the East Anglia THREE offshore windfarm development located off the Suffolk coast, England.

North Star signs agreement with VesselMan to enhance maritime operations and technical projects
February 27, 2024

North Star signs agreement with VesselMan to enhance maritime operations and technical projects

North Star has signed a strategic partnership with VesselMan, a best-of-breed software company specialising in driving smarter and more efficient projects management with innovative technology.

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