Cochin Shipyard cuts steel for second offshore wind vessel for UK’s North Star
The public sector Cochin Shipyard Limited has carried out the steel-cutting ceremony for the second hybrid Service Operation Vessel (SOV) for North Star Shipping (Aberdeen) Limited, UK.
The ceremony was officiated by James Bradford, Chief Technology Officer at North Star Shipping. Bradford initiated the cutting of the first steel plate in the presence of Jose V J (Director—Finance) and Harikrishnan S. (Executive Director—Shipbuilding), along with other senior officials from CSL and representatives from the classification society DNV.
Aberdeen-based North Star Shipping Ltd. is a pioneer in the offshore wind industry, committed to developing sustainable energy solutions in response to the global movement towards a more environmentally friendly future. The 86-m hybrid-electric SOV is designed by VARD AS, Norway. The VARD 4 19 SOV is the second of the two SOVs being constructed by CSL for North Star. The DP2 class vessel is powered by four diesel main generating sets from Yanmar and high-capacity Li-ion batteries in combination, according to a press release.
The vessel is being fitted with the SMST Walk-to-Work system. Once commissioned, it is expected to revolutionize service, maintenance, and operating tasks because it has been designed especially to satisfy the demanding requirements of the offshore wind sector. This cutting-edge walk-to-work vessel would accommodate 80 persons, including specialists and crew, in charge of wind turbine maintenance and operate as a warehouse and logistics centre.
Published on May 15, 2025
