The ship building contract also has an option to contract two more such
vessels. Earlier this year, North Star placed an order for one hybrid SOV
valued at about Rs 500 crores with Cochin Shipyard.
The SOV’s will be designed by Norway’s VARD AS, one of the world’s top
designers and shipbuilders of specialized vessels. The vessels will be classed with DNV Norway.
The hybrid electric propulsion system will be powered by four diesel
generator sets along with large lithium battery pack, to achieve emission
reduction to a large extent.
North Star owns the largest wholly UK-owned fleet engaged in the North
Sea.
CSL is separately building two Commissioning Service Operation Vessels
(CSOVs) for an unnamed European client.
With the new SOV contract, CSL strengthens its footprint in the high-end
and niche global renewable energy segment focussed on sustainable solutions.
“We have chosen Cochin Shipyard
to undertake this second SOV newbuild project due to their exceptional track
record of delivering high-quality vessels on time and within budget. Their expertise and proven capabilities
align perfectly with our vision for advancing sustainable maritime solutions,
ensuring that we continue to meet the evolving needs of our clients and
contribute positively to a greener future,” North Star’s chief technology
officer, James Bradford, said.
“Cochin Shipyard is delighted to be chosen again as the preferred
partner for North Star and is participating to achieve its goal in the offshore
renewable segment. CSL is committed to
build high quality products with focused interest in sustainable solutions to
serve the evolving maritime markets,” added Madhu Nair, Chairman and Managing
Director, Cochin Shipyard.