North Star Shipping takes delivery of eighth new ERRV
ABERDEEN -- North Star Shipping has reinforced its fleet of next generation vessels after taking delivery of its new emergency response and rescue vessel (ERRV), the Grampian Devotion, in Aberdeen.
The latest vessel represents the eighth and final D-class, IMT-950 ERRV that the company has had specially built as part of a major investment program.
Callum Bruce, managing director of North Star Shipping, which is operated by Craig Group, said, “The delivery of the Grampian Devotion marks a key milestone in our investment program because it both completes our D-class range of new builds and further enhances our fleet of vessels, which are at the forefront of safety, technology and capability.”
North Star Shipping has added seven other D-class, IMT-950 ERRVs to its fleet since 2011 with the company’s investment plan due to be complete over the next year with the launch of two F-class, IMT-958 multi-role ERRVs, the Grampian Fortress and Grampian Freedom.
The D-class vessels, which are 50 m in length, are outfitted as a minimum with one daughter craft, one fast rescue craft and state-of-the-art rescue facilities.
The F-Class vessels, which are slightly larger at 58 m long, feature diesel electric propulsion, via twin Azimuth Stern Drives. They will also be equipped with daughter craft and fast rescue craft as well as being able to transfer and store limited deck cargo and provide offshore locations with fresh water and fuel if required.
Douglas Craig, chairman and managing director of Craig Group, said, “The arrival of the Grampian Devotion underlines our commitment to ensuring that we continue to deliver a safe, high quality and cost-effective service to our clients.”
