CSOVs are the first globally to receive LR’s E26 certification
North Star has adhered to cyber resilience rules for its vessels built to support commissioning, maintenance and operations on offshore windfarms in line with mandatory requirements.
The Aberdeen, UK-headquartered vessel owner worked with Lloyd’s Register (LR) to ensure its newbuild vessels comply with new cyber resilience certification introduced by International Association of Classification Societies (IACS) in July 2024.
North Star said its newbuild commissioning service operation vessel (CSOV) fleet is the first in the world to achieve LR’s cyber resilience classification.Grampian Kestrel and Grampian Eagle have been formally approved by LR to comply with IACS unified requirement (UR) E26 for cyber resilience of ships.
These were built to VARD 4 22 design at Vard Langsten shipyard in Norway as part of North Star’s plans to add to its fleet supporting the growing offshore renewables sector. North Star plans to add 40 SOVs and CSOVs by 2040.
IACS US E26strengthens a vessel’s ability to withstand cyber attacks; continue operating even when under threat; becapable of quick recovery after incidents; and ensures the protection of personnel and onboard systems, while maintaining critical offshore operations.
