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.

“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.