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Maritime Montering has secured a significant new contract with Cochin Shipyard following a successful public international tender.
Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) has awarded the company the turnkey accommodation and HVAC package for a Service Operation Vessel (SOV) being built for North Star Shipping (Aberdeen, UK).
The vessel is the second in CSL’s current program for North Star, following the VARD 4 19 SOV design, and is being built to meet the demanding needs of the offshore wind industry.
Innovative Vessel for Offshore Wind
The newbuild SOV will feature a walk-to-work gangway system (W2W) with a corresponding elevator for seamless, step-less access to the transition piece. Designed as both a logistics hub and floating accommodation, the vessel will house up to 80 people in single cabins, including crew and offshore wind specialists responsible for maintaining turbines.
Length Overall: 85.4 m. Length Overall (including boat landing): 90.4 m
Maritime Montering will deliver 2,883 sqm of turnkey accommodation, including all interior outfitting and HVAC systems. The project will be executed by the company’s international teams in Romania and India, combining local presence with global expertise.
Trusted Partnership and Global Expertise
Maritime Montering is a global supplier of turnkey accommodation solutions for the maritime industry. With strategically located offices and production hubs across Europe and Asia, the company delivers high-quality interiors that combine technical performance with comfort and durability.
from left: Cornel Mihaila, Project Manager at Maritime Montering Romania, Joseph J. Alappat, Head of Purchase and Sales at Maritime Montering India
“Our global presence gives us a real advantage,” said Cornel Mihaila, Project Manager at Maritime Montering Romania. “With a strategically located office in Kochi, we provide on-site expertise for Indian shipyards, while our Romanian office serves as a European hub for material supply and quality control. This synergy ensures that every vessel entrusted to us is delivered on time and to the highest standards of quality.”
Joseph J. Alappat, Head of Purchase and Sales at Maritime Montering India, added:
“We are proud of our longstanding cooperation with Cochin Shipyard. Building on a long track record of successfully delivered vessels, we now look forward to bringing our expertise to North Star’s SOV. Our focus is to ensure the vessel is outfitted to the highest standards of comfort – from technical areas to living spaces – with every detail harmonized to support the crew in their demanding missions at sea.”
For media information, please contact:
Cornel Mihaila, Project Manager
Maritime Montering Romania
cornel@maritimemontering.com
Cochin Shipyard is one of India’s leading shipbuilding and ship repair companies, known for its expertise in constructing high-tech vessels, including offshore support ships, tankers, and passenger vessels. Based in Kochi, Kerala, it plays a key role in India’s maritime and defense sectors and has increasingly taken on international projects in recent years.
Founded in 1886, North Star is the UK’s leading offshore support vessel operator. With the largest wholly owned fleet of Emergency Response and Rescue Vessels (ERRVs), the company has built a strong reputation for safety, reliability, and innovation in the North Sea. Today, North Star is expanding into the offshore wind sector with next-generation Service Operation Vessels (SOVs) and Daughter Craft, supporting the clean energy transition. Backed by Partners Group, North Star combines over a century of maritime expertise with a forward-looking commitment to sustainability and operational excellence.
Maritime Montering is a Norwegian group established in 1981 with the aim of delivering innovative and high-quality ship interiors for vessels and rigs. With a dedicated team of over 600 professionals and a passion for excellence, Maritime Montering has completed more than 1,150 interior projects. Today, the company operates in seven countries, including Romania and India and continues to grow.
Maritime Montering Completes Habitability Upgrade of INS Vikramaditya
Maritime Montering is proud to have completed the habitability upgrade of INS Vikramaditya, contributing to the “Make in India” initiative.
With years of experience across Europe and Asia, we have co-built complex naval vessels at renowned shipyards — where high standards are required not only for performance but also for interior solutions.
Our skilled designers, project managers, and site teams bring the expertise needed to meet the rigorous demands of “grey vessels.”
This project marks a significant milestone, showcasing the capability of our team to deliver comfort even for the most demanding naval environments.
New Order from Chinese shipyard CIMC Raffles: Maritime Montering to Outfit Two Smyril Line Ro-Ro Vessels
Maritime Montering is proud to announce a significant new collaboration with CIMC Raffles Shipyard in Yantai, China, for the delivery of full turnkey accommodation on two newly ordered Ro-Ro cargo vessels for Smyril Line.
The scope of work includes the complete outfitting of 1,600 m² of living and working spaces per vessel, showcasing Maritime Montering’s extensive capabilities in delivering high-quality interior solutions tailored for demanding maritime operations.
Each vessel will be 190 meters in length, designed with 3,300 lane meters for trailers, and will join the fleet of Smyril Line – a Faroese shipping company renowned for operating one of the world’s longest and most challenging Ro-Ro and Ro-Pax routes in the North Atlantic. The vessels are designed by Knud E. Hansen, with construction taking place at CIMC Raffles Offshore.
from left: Odd Birkeland, Maritime Montering’s Founder, Jens Meinhard Rasmussen, CEO at Smyril Line
“We are incredibly proud to bring our expertise to Smyril Line,” says Kelvin Zhang, CEO of Maritime Montering China. “Having previously delivered the krill vessel for Aker BioMarine at CIMC Raffles, this new order further reinforces our reputation for quality and commitment.”
This strategic project will be carried out in close collaboration between Maritime Montering Norway and Maritime Montering China, combining the strengths of both units to ensure excellence from design through delivery.
“This cross-border cooperation was a decisive factor in securing the project,” comments Odd Birkeland, Founder of Maritime Montering Group. “With this model of collaboration, we expect to see more project flow from the Chinese market.”
Smyril Line, operating since 1982, connects Europe, the Faroe Islands, and Iceland – routes known for their demanding weather and sea conditions. These newbuilds, entering service in 2026, are designed to meet the unique challenges of the North Atlantic.
“These routes require resilience – from both the vessel and the crew,” adds Odd Birkeland. “Our interior solutions are specifically designed to improve working and living environments at sea, ensuring comfort, safety, and efficiency for crews operating in even the harshest conditions.”
Established in 2019, Maritime Montering’s Chinese business unit has built strong relationships with local shipyards, solidifying its footprint in one of the world’s most dynamic shipbuilding hubs.
With Norwegian origins and global reach, Maritime Montering continues to build trust across continents.
Smyril Line and Maritme Montenting meeting at Nor-shipping 2025
CIMC Raffles Offshore is a major Chinese shipyard and part of the China International Marine Containers (CIMC) Group. Headquartered in Yantai, it specializes in the construction of high-end offshore and marine vessels, including semi-submersible rigs, jack-up rigs, offshore platforms, and advanced commercial ships. Known for its engineering capabilities and large-scale production facilities, CIMC Raffles serves both domestic and international clients and has become a key player in global shipbuilding and offshore engineering.
Smyril Line is a Faroese shipping company established in 1982. It operates ferry and cargo services in the North Atlantic, connecting the Faroe Islands with Denmark, Iceland, and other North Atlantic destinations. Its main passenger vessel, MS Norröna, offers regular ferry services between Hirtshals (Denmark), Tórshavn (Faroe Islands), and Seyðisfjörður (Iceland), combining transport with cruise-style travel. Smyril Line also manages freight logistics throughout the region.
Maritime Montering is a Norwegian group established in 1981 with the aim of delivering innovative and high-quality ship interiors for vessels and rigs. With a dedicated team of over 600 professionals and a passion for excellence, Maritime Montering has completed more than 1,150 interior projects. Today, the company operates from seven countries, including China and continues to grow.
For media information, please contact:
Antonina Dubograi, Group Marketing Manager
Maritime Montering Group
antonina.dubograi@maritimemontering.com
Maritime Montering enhances onboard comfort through underfloor heating solutions via exclusive cooperation with LK Systems
Maritime Montering, a global leader in turnkey ship accommodation, proudly announces its entry into the marine heating segment through a strategic and exclusive partnership with LK Systems. This important milestone further expands the company’s comprehensive portfolio of ship interior solutions – now including innovative underfloor heating systems designed to enhance onboard comfort, energy efficiency, and system safety.
From interior design and furniture production to full accommodation outfitting, Maritime Montering is known for delivering high quality comfort to life at sea. With the addition of advanced ship heating systems, the Group strengthens its position as a complete solutions partner for shipbuilders worldwide. 
The newly introduced solutions include:
• Underfloor water heating
• Tap water and radiator heating systems
• Wet unit integration
• External deck heating options
• Complete engineering and design integration
Unlike retrofitted systems, these heating solutions are planned from the outset, integrated directly into the vessel’s design and construction. The offering includes a comprehensive engineering package, full incorporation into building material drawings, and safety-enhanced designs such as pipe-in-pipe technology, watertight cabinets, and “collision engineering” for maximum durability at sea.
All products are developed and manufactured at LK Systems’ advanced production facilities, drawing on over 40 years of expertise in hydronic heating. The system enables even heat distribution, supports lower supply temperatures, and significantly reduces energy use and operational costs – with an estimated savings of 3.5 million kWh over a 10-year period.
“We believe onboard heating is an integral part of crew comfort, and we want to be involved from the earliest stages of vessel design,” said Steffan Birkeland, Business Development Manager at Maritime Montering Group. “Our goal was to identify a solution that is smart, user-friendly, cost-efficient, and environmentally responsible. We’re proud to launch this exclusive partnership with LK Systems. Together, we will bring comfort to a new level and add meaningful value to the market.”
“We see this cooperation with Maritime Montering as an important development for the industry,” said Thomas Strand, CEO at LK Systems. “With more than 40 years of experience in waterborne floor heating, we bring the technical know-how; Maritime Montering brings deep maritime expertise. It’s a perfect synergy.”
This landmark collaboration is being officially launched at Nor-Shipping 2025, where Maritime Montering and LK Systems present the solutions together for the first time at Stand D01-40. Visitors are able to explore the full range of marine heating technologies and speak with the experts behind the partnership.
For media information, please contact:
Antonina Dubograi
Group Marketing Manager
Maritime Montering Group
antonina.dubograi@maritimemontering.com
LK Systems is a leading Scandinavian manufacturer and innovator in waterborne heating and plumbing systems. With over 40 years of experience, LK specializes in high-performance, energy-efficient underfloor heating solutions, pipe systems, and components designed for residential, commercial, and now marine applications. Known for their commitment to quality, safety, and sustainability, LK Systems delivers advanced solutions that are easy to install, cost-effective, and environmentally conscious. The company operates state-of-the-art production facilities and serves clients across Europe and beyond.
Maritime Montering is a Norwegian group established in 1981 with the aim of delivering innovative and high-quality ship interiors for vessels and rigs. With a dedicated team of over 600 professionals and a passion for excellence, Maritime Montering has completed more than 1,150 interior projects. Today, the company operates from seven countrie and continues to grow.