Grampian Kestrel

The vessel for North Star has been tailor-made for market leading accessibility to enable commissioning and maintenance operations to the offshore wind industry. The ship is of unique VARD 4 22 design, produced in close collaboration with Vard Design in Ålesund, Norway.

The design feature the latest hull design optimized for low fuel consumption andresistance, as well as high operability and comfort. The VARD 4 22 design has been developed especially for North Star, with new methanol ready hybrid-propulsion solutions and an increased number of single cabins, providing hotel quality accommodation for the technicians working in field. 

The CSOV is a highly versatile platform for all offshore windfarm support operations, focusing on onboard logistics, comfort, large storage capacities and superior operability. North Star’s design is prepared for future operation on methanol, providing a sustainable option. Furthermore, it is also equipped with a high-performance daughter craft with space for a second to suit clients’ operational needs.

The new CSOV will be equipped with technology from Vard Electro’s flexible SeaQ portfolio, covering solutions for power, control, bridge and navigation, and communication. The SeaQ package constitutes a great advantage and by utilizing battery technology for hybrid operations, the SeaQ delivery facilitates for even smarter, and more energy-efficient operations for reduced emissions and fuel consumption.