Every September 3rd we mark #MerchantNavyDay. A day where we celebrate and show our respect for those merchant seafarers past and present and the vital role they play. Run by the The Seafarers’ Charity, #FTRE is an annual campaign to pay tribute to the many courageous men and women who serve or have served as #merchantseafarers Thank you to the Charity for providing us with this graphic so we can spread the word about this exceptional group of Seafarers. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/dDG7cxN #merchantnavy #merchantseafarers #lifeatsea
North Star
Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
Aberdeen, Scotland 29,582 followers
Industry leading OSV owner and operator, with decades of best in class experience in the marine industry.
About us
Passionate about safety and care for our employees, working together to provide a top quality service.
- Website
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http://www.northstarshipping.co.uk
External link for North Star
- Industry
- Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
- Company size
- 1,001-5,000 employees
- Headquarters
- Aberdeen, Scotland
- Type
- Privately Held
- Founded
- 1886
Locations
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Primary
12 Queens Road
Aberdeen, Scotland AB15 4ZT, GB
Employees at North Star
Updates
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We are pleased to announce that we have invested more than £5million in new business support software systems to drive operational and sustainability efficiencies across our operations, whilst also boosting our seafarers’ wellbeing. Our new digital solutions include a multi-million-pound investment in the ShipSure software platform, the industry’s leading enterprise resource planning (ERP) solution developed by V.Group, a strategic partnership with VesselMan to enhance our project management toolkit, and we have implemented STARLINK’s satellite communications across all ships to provide high-speed internet access and superior connectivity between our vessels and the shore. Fraser Dobbie, chief financial officer said: “This £5million investment in our digital capabilities is key to underpinning the strength and efficiency of North Star, making use of the best available business systems and technologies to support our continued focus on sustainably scaling our operations.” Find out more on the North Star website: https://lnkd.in/eQvd4DZF #investment #offshoretechnology #digitalisation #software
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This is the second week for our interns Diya Suraparaju and Cayden Jermy working with Katie-Jane Willis and our Lowestoft Team on a month long placement to learn about our history, and see how innovation is a key driver in providing a safe, capable, and efficient pathway to delivering leading edge SOVs within North Star. Today saw a visit to one of our vessels the Grampian Explorer to understand the differences between Oil and Gas vessels, and learn how our new vessels are designed to support renewable energy and life offshore along with representatives and interns from RWE and Clarksons. We are excited to understand how the future innovations are viewed through the eyes of our next generation. It's always encouraging to see the next generation of seafarers, engineers, and technicians taking an interest in what a future with North Star might look like. We'd also like to take the opportunity to wish everyone receiving A-Level results today the best of luck. Whatever the outcome, we're sure there is a bright future ahead for you. #internship #alevelresults #students #lifeoffshore #lifeatnorthstar
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One of the roles we take great pride in at North Star is fostering collaboration in the industry. By showcasing and sharing best practice, improvements in safety and efficiency and learning from others we all benefit. Today we’re delighted to be helping facilitate representatives from RWE, Corio Generation and Ryder Architecture in doing just that with a talk and tour around our vessel the Grampian Derwent and her home port at the Dogger Bank O&M base by Equinor. Thanks to our incredibly welcoming crew on board for sharing their knowledge and hospitality.
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We were honoured to welcome guests onboard our SOV the Grampian Tyne as part of Equinor's family day held at their home Dogger Bank O&M Base at the Port of Tyne. A day full of ice-cream, scavenger hunts, bouncy castles and of course some cake and biscuits on our vessel! A huge thank you to our master Keith Sutherland AFNI AFRIN and the crew on board for showing our young future seafarers around, and the amazing team at DoggerBank O&M base for their hospitality. #team #family #offshorewind #offshorevessels
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Today marks a pivotal moment for our sector as Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Energy Secretary Ed Miliband announce a major partnership between GB Energy and The Crown Estate. This collaboration is set to unleash billions in clean power investments and propel the UK towards energy independence. As an offshore wind vessel operator, it signifies a monumental shift in our industry, increasing opportunities for supply chain companies like us as we help the developers build 20-30GW of new offshore wind capacity by 2030, enough to power nearly 20 million homes. This will increase the requirement for our high-performance hybrid SOVs and seafaring services, ensuring long-term growth for our business and contributing to a sustainable future. We are thrilled to be part of this transformative journey towards a clean energy future and ready to support new projects efficiently and effectively with our strong track record of timely delivery. https://lnkd.in/gFb7u-FY #offshorewind #jobcreation #renewables #windpower
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We showed you the before - here’s the after. What a transformation! The Grampian Freedom now looking shiny and new after her visit to dry dock at UK Docks Marine Services Thanks to Alistair Nangle for the updated pictures. #offshore #vessels #LifeAtNorthStar #drydock #errv #offshoresupport
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A great visit to UK Docks Marine Services to visit the Grampian Freedom and her crew while they’re in dry dock for an intermediate survey. Thanks to Alistair Nangle for showing us around and facilitating a session to discuss offshore wind on board with both crew and cadets. We’ll post some ‘after’ pictures when she’s ready to go! #offshore #vessels #LifeAtNorthStar #drydock #errv #offshoresupport
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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
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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
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