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 47.10 metres
LBP 40.50 metres (approx)
Breadth Moulded 11.0 metres
Draft Loaded / Depth 6.3 metres
Tonnage
GRT 830 Tonnes
NRT 249 Tonnes
DWT 564 Tonnes
Capacities/Cranes
Fuel Oil (MGO) / Connection 490 m3
Fresh Water / Connection 190 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 (wood sheathed deck)
Deck Loading 2 Tonnes per metre2
Deck Crane # 1 3.55T @ 9 metres
Deck Crane # 2 N/A
Deck Crane # 3 N/A
Winch N/A
Wire Reel N/A
Deck Tuggers N/A
Engines/Thrusters/Aux
Main Engine(s) 2 x CAT 3512 units @ 1215 BHP each
Propeller(s) 2 x FPP Azimuths (fwd)
Bow Thruster(s) As above
Stern Thruster(s) 1 x Stern Azimuthing unit (Elec)
Rudder Systems / Type N/A (vessel outfitted with 3 x Azimuths)
Aux Engines 2 x Cat 3408 (307 kW per unit)
Shaft PTOs N/A
Emergency Generators 1 x Cat 3304
Control Systems/Dynamic Positioning
Control Positions Fwd, Aft consoles
Full Manual Control Fwd & Aft consoles
Integrated Joystick Control N/A
Joystick Control N/A
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 N/A
Daughter Craft N/A
Fast Rescue Craft Davit # 1 Hydralift Heave dampened Davit
Fast Rescue Craft Norsafe NDA 40 - 15 Man (Diesel waterjet)
Fast Rescue Craft Davit # 2 Hydralift Heave dampened Davit
Fast Rescue Craft Norsafe NDA 40 - 15 Man (Diesel waterjet)
Dacon Scoop 7 Metre Dacon Scoop
Dacon Rescue Crane 3.55t @ 9m
Cosalt Rescue Basket Fitted & Launched from aft deck
Jason Cradles Frames Fitted
Winch Area Located on Aft Main Deck
EmergencyTowing Capability Towing Hook Fitted
Dispersant Tanks 2 x 5 Tonne Tanks
Dispersant Spray Booms Fully outfitted Port & Starboard
Searchlights Fitted
Navigation/Communications Equipment
Radar(Fwd) Bridgemaster ARPA (S) Bridgemaster (X)
Radar Rptr (Aft) N/A
ECDIS N/A
PLB System N/A
DGPS(s) 2 x Litton LM 420
Gyro(s) Sperry SR 180
Autopilot Litton
Magnetic Comp Fitted
Echo Sounder Sperry ES 5000
Digital Depth Recorder N/A
Navtex Fitted
Sat Comms Inmarsat C Felcon, Fleet 77 CapSat (A3)
MF/HF Radio Fully fitted (A3)
UHF 3 x UHF Units
VHF (Fwd) 1 x Sperry RJ4822 VHF, ICOM ICM 401E
VHF (Aft) 1 x Sperry RJ4822 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 JotrunGMDSS
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 12 Man Single Berth cabins c/w en suite facilities
Recreation & Leisure 1 Messroom, Sat TV System