06/12/2022at 15:01

North Star to build 40 vessels for offshore wind in North Sea

Scottish carrier North Star secures loan to build 40 offshore service vessels ahead of 2040.

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Offshore carrier North Star plans to build 40 new so-called service operations vessels (SOV) for servicing of offshore wind turbines in the North Sea.

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