M/V Gripper Achieves Two Years of Continuous Offshore Wind Operations
American Offshore Services (A-O-S) proudly announces that M/V Gripper has achieved two years of continuous service supporting U.S. offshore wind operations as of March 1, 2026.
American Offshore Services (A-O-S) proudly announces that M/V Gripper has achieved two years of continuous service supporting U.S. offshore wind operations as of March 1, 2026.
Northern Offshore Services has signed one of the largest Crew Transfer Vessel (CTV) orders in history. With four vessels already on the way and eight on order, the in-house designed E-Class series is now set to reach 12 innovative vessels. The first of these, M/V Explorer, will arrive in Europe as soon as next week.
American Offshore Services (A-O-S) announces the delivery of M/V Gamekeeper, the fourth addition to the growing G-Class fleet. The vessel has been delivered from the shipyard and is now operational, ready to support projects along the U.S. East Coast.
As a groundbreaking move toward a more sustainable future for the offshore industry, Northern Offshore Services announces the delivery of the world’s first 100% biomethanol-powered crew transfer vessel (CTV).
Northern Offshore Services enters a new segment by acquiring Mistral Enabler, a Service Operation Vessel (SOV) from Edda Wind. The vessel will be renamed Northern Ocean. The acquisition is made through a new holding company, together with the Swedish shipping company Rederi AB Älvtank.
This purpose-built vessel is designed to provide safe and easy access for wind farm personnel and technicians,
Northern Offshore Group (N-O-G) has welcomed Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK Line), one of Japan’s largest and most well-established shipping companies, as an investor in the company. This strategic partnership enables entrepreneurship, accelerates further expansion, and enhances the ability to deliver on shared goals, such as sustainability and innovation.
The partnership is built on share
The second N-O-S I-Class CTV has arrived. Its flexible design will allow it to adapt to new technologies and energy solutions, making the vessel future-proof. The investment is a step toward reaching zero emissions by 2050.
27 November 2024 - M/V Guarder is a hybrid-ready Crew Transfer Vessel (CTV) and the third G-Class vessel delivery taken by American Offshore Services (A-O-S) in 2024. Guarder will play a key role in supporting the growth of sustainable energy on the East Coast.
M/V Guarder has been delivered from the shipyard and is now ready to operate and support the offshore wind industry on the U.S. East Co
Providence, RI, United States, October 1, 2024 - M/V Generater, a state-of-the-art, hybrid-ready Crew Transfer Vessel (CTV), has successfully completed its first month of reliable service, playing a crucial role in serving the offshore wind industry on the U.S. East Coast.
M/V Generater is the second vessel in American Offshore Services’ (A-O-S) groundbreaking G-Class series. The vessel has bee
Northern Offshore Services (N-O-S) announces the order of new E-Class vessels, marking a significant expansion of the fleet. The order continues the successful new-build journey already started, reaffirming N-O-S’s dedication to providing its customers with flexible solutions.
Northern Offshore Services and Volvo Penta collaborate to drive innovation in offshore wind energy.
GOTHENBURG, Sweden, 2 September 2024 – Northern Offshore Services (N-O-S) today unveiled the new I-Class Crew Transfer Vessel (CTV) powered by the first real-world commercial application of Volvo Penta’s IPS Professional Platform. The vessel began operating in a UK wind farm on September 1, 2024
The launch of crew transfer vessel (CTV) M/V Generater adds to a new series designed for the U.S. market, built upon many years of Northern Offshore Services’ (N-O-S) experience in the rough European waters. ”There is an urgent shortage of CTVs servicing offshore wind farms”, said Michael Burbelo, Managing Director of American Offshore Services (A-O-S).
M/V Generater is vessel number two in the
Providence, Rhode Island, March 20th, 2024 – American Offshore Services is happy to announce that they have taken delivery of their first crew transfer vessel (CTV) – the G-Class vessel M/V Gripper. The vessel has been constructed at Blount Bouts, in Warren, RI, and are now on contract, after a ceremony on Friday, March 15th.
Gripper is a 30-meter, Jones Act-compliant aluminium catamaran built
N-O-S strengthens its global market share, with local presence in the UK
Gothenburg, Sweden, February 16th, 2024 – Northern Offshore Group (N-O-G) announces changes in the company structure, as Mareel Ltd is to undergo transformation and be implemented in Northern Offshore Services (N-O-S) as N-O-S Ltd. This makes N-O-S the world leading CTV operator.
N-O-S is excited to announce the strateg
Seeking innovation: A collaboration to transform the offshore wind industry
Northern Offshore Services is working with Volvo Penta to discover how the new Volvo Penta IPS Professional Platform could future-proof its crew transfer vessels for improved operations in offshore wind. The two companies will collaborate on the first application for the platform, with vessels that will set sail in the
Copenhagen, Denmark, January 2024 - Northern Offshore Services are happy to announce that they have taken delivery of the two newest additions to its fleet – the R-Class vessels M/V Runner and M/V Responder. The two sister vessels were constructed in Singapore at Penguin Shipyard during 2023 and are now ready for operation in Europe. The vessels will complement N-O-S’s fleet of crew transfer vesse
Copenhagen, Denmark, April 24, 2023
With a genuine aim for sustainable marine transportation, the new I-Class design is N-O-S' Zero CO2-emission Crew Transfer Vessel and a guiding star that will lead the Offshore Wind Industry into the future. Built on Northern Offshore Services extensive experience designing CTV’s, the I-Class will be equipped with innovative Green Technology solutions that
Introducing the new R-Class – Northern Offshore Services newest hybrid vessels
The two new hybrid R-Class vessels are currently under construction in Singapore and are expected to be delivered by the end of the year.
Northern Offshore Services can proudly announce the two newest additions to their fleet: M/V Runner and M/V Responder. These vessels have been customized and modified to fit th
As part of its journey towards becoming carbon neutral by 2030, without the use of offsets, Vestas is committed to pioneering innovative solutions to reduce carbon emissions from its own operations. In collaboration with vessel supplier Northern Offshore Services (N-O-S), Vestas has signed a five-year charter to explore how the world’s first methanol-powered crew transfer vessel (CTV) can help red
Northern Offshore Services and SEA O.G. Offshore starts new business in the U.S. - American Offshore Services
In 2020 Northern Offshore Services (N-O-S) and SEA O.G Offshore signed a joint venture with the ambition to explore the opportunities in the expanding American offshore wind industry. During the past year the companies have worked together culminating in the new company American Offshor