North Star has secured multi-million-pound landmark agreements to support RWE’s growing offshore wind farm portfolio with four hybrid-powered commissioning /service operation vessels (C/SOVs). The deal comprises two firm long-term charter agreements and two reservation agreements for new-build vessels, together representing the first and largest commitment in the sector to date, and the biggest in North Star’s history.
This major four-vessel agreement for North Star is also set to secure employment for up to 200 personnel working across the fleet, including up to 100 new roles on- and offshore over the next decade. The company’s continued investment in its people, fleet and systems will provide new opportunities for its existing talent and the next generation of offshore wind employees.
“This landmark deal is the beginning of a strategic partnership between two industry leaders, built on early engagement, mutual trust and shared ambitions. We are proud to secure agreements for four state-of-the-art vessels and grateful for the trust put in us by RWE. Our focus is delivering world-class operational performance, utilising all of North Star’s expertise and capabilities in SOV services.
With these agreements, we’re putting our scale and track record where it matters the most. This is all made possible thanks to the unwavering dedication, ambition and drive of our entire team, delivering day in, day out, powering our continued growth.” – Gitte Gard Talmo, North Star CEO
“Through this long-term partnership, RWE is taking a strategic step by securing next-generation service operations vessels against the backdrop of a tight market. Those service operations vessels are an important enabler for RWE to deliver best-in-class performance across our existing operational fleet, as well as for future projects.” – Thomas Michel, RWE COO
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