North Star has entered an agreement to adopt and utilise the Midi-SOV on offshore wind projects, investing in upfront design fees to facilitate vessel construction for European operations.

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The Midi-SOV is a 55-metre offshore wind craft ready for build in the European, Asian and US markets.

Designed to meet the niche requirements of offshore wind developers and operators, it is intended to directly complement existing fleets.

The ship bridges 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.

Chartwell, VARD and North Star held a collaborative evening working group on........

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