North Star

Yesterday we marked the day, 36 years ago, when our industry was changed forever. A tragedy where 167 lost their lives. Remembering them, and continuing to commit to come together as a community to drive safety offshore is the legacy we can give to those who made the ultimate sacrifice. Piper Alpha 1988 #piperalpha #offshoresafety #offshore

Thrilled to share the success of our "Women in Renewable Energy" event, held at the Royal Henley Regatta. The day celebrated the incredible contributions of women in the renewable energy sector. Our event brought together innovators, and visionaries who are contributing to shaping the future of sustainable energy. From insightful discussions to networking opportunities, it was a day filled with inspiration, empowerment, glam frocks, boat racing and champagne 😉. We are committed to making this an annual celebration, continuing to recognise and support the outstanding women in our industry. Thank you to North Star for encouraging this event and allowing us North Star ladies to run with it! And a BIG thank you to all who attended and contributed to making this event a success. We look forward to celebrating next year with even more ladies onboard! - Post by Katie-Jane Willis

Wishing our SOV Operations Director Steve Myers MBA all the best for tomorrow! A hugely deserved nomination for a Maritime Safety Award at the #offshoresafetyawards!

This International Seafarers Day we're celebrating those unsung heroes at sea. Seafarers around the world are making our seas safer, keep our economies moving and energy flowing, navigating unpredictable conditions at sea. Thank you for your dedication, commitment and resilience and the vital role you play in keeping the world turning. #internationalseafarersday #imo #offshore #lifeatsea #lifeatnorthstar

Great to see one of our third engineers Thomas Johnson up on stage during one of the skills side events at #RUKGOW24. Organised by RenewableUK and Unifrog to give students a chance to get meaningful interaction with employers and find out more about the breadth of opportunities available to work in the industry. Thank you Thomas for your time sharing your thoughts and experiences with the next generation. #futureofoffshore #teamwork #careersinoffshorewind #offshorewind #lifeoffshore #greenenergy

We are very pleased to have awarded SMST Designers & Constructors a contract to deliver a gangway (Telescopic Access Bridge L2), and a 5t Motion Compensated Crane, for our latest VARD-designed hybrid-electric service operation vessel (SOV), which will be delivered to EnBW Energie Baden-Württemberg AG’s He Dreiht wind farm in Germany’s North Sea.   Our chief technology officer James Bradford, said: “Selecting the best quality SOV walk-to-work equipment is crucial for the success of offshore wind farm operations as it enhances safety, improves operational efficiency and provides resilience against weather disruptions.”   Find out more about this latest collaboration here: https://lnkd.in/di7hmUa7   #offshorewind #renewables #offshoreequipment #industrycollaboration

Big thanks to our team on the ground - Fraser Dobbie, Michael Chalmers Gordon, James Bradford, Andrew Duncan Katie-Jane Willis, Dr Tamara Topic and Jo Lennon, for representing the business at RenewableUK’s annual Global Offshore Wind event this week in Manchester. Matthew Gordon said, "Our position in the market has grown substantially over the past four years, generating strong awareness of our innovative ships and talented workforce. It’s been a fantastic few days. Our stand has been busy with clients and suppliers and those looking to find out more about the business coming to say hello. It’s a really great event for bringing the supply chain and developers together.” #RUKGOW24 #offshorewind #renewables #supplychain

Thanks to everyone who joined us this evening. It was great to share our fantastic exhibition space with you. Who’s joining us at #RUKGOW24 tomorrow?

North Star was honoured to welcome Claire Coutinho, Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero to our stand at RenewableUK’s Global Offshore Wind event in Manchester earlier today. Our CEO Matthew Gordon proudly discussed North Star’s growth and the major milestones achieved over the past four years under his leadership. The Secretary of State was also very interested to hear about the company’s ongoing commitment to the training and development of our existing seafarers and motivating the next generation into the sector through our industry leading cadet programme. She was also keen to hear about our state of the art technology on board our SOVs and the investment in our UK-built daughter craft fleet. #RUKGOW24 #offshorewind #offshorerenewables #windenergy

Proving itself to be an industry leader, once again, North Star has become the first offshore wind vessel operator to adopt and deploy the Midi-SOV.    Developed in collaboration with Chartwell Marine Ltd and VARD, the Midi-SOV addresses challenges in the offshore wind sector by bridging the gap between Crew Transfer Vessels (CTVs) and Service Operation Vessels (SOVs), providing enhanced comfort and workability while offering a cost-effective alternative to full scale SOVs.   We will operate the newly developed Midi-SOV on offshore wind projects, investing in upfront design fees to facilitate vessel construction for European operations.   Our renewables and innovations director Andrew Duncan said: “We’re excited about the operational versatility the design can give us, as well as the high standards of safety, availability and cost efficiency it promises – and proud to play our part in bringing the first Midi-SOVs to market.”   Find out more below, or come past stand E110 at RenewablesUK Global Offshore Wind today and tomorrow. #GlobalOffshoreWind #RUKGOW24 #ComingOfAge #renewables #marine #vessel #offshorewind #offshoreoperations