General – Newbuilding
SMST has secured a new contract from Norwegian shipbuilder VARD for the delivery of two sets of mission equipment to be installed on an additional two of North Star’s newbuild Service Operation Vessels (SOVs).
These vessels are part of a long-term charter agreement between shipowner and operator North Star and energy company RWE. SMST previously supplied similar equipment for the first two CSOVs, the Grampian Eagle and Grampian Kestrel, which are also scheduled to operate for RWE.
With this latest delivery, the total number of North Star vessels outfitted with SMST equipment rises to six. For these new hybrid-powered SOVs, safe and efficient transfer of technicians working offshore is ensured through the integration of SMST’s Telescopic Access Bridge (TAB) L2, a motion-compensated gangway equipped with advanced automation packages.
Additionally, the inclusion of a 5t Motion Compensated Crane will enable streamlined and reliable cargo handling operations.
