NLV Pole Star

NLV POLE STAR was built in 2000 and incorporates the latest thinking in propulsion, navigational and buoy-handling technologies. Diesel-electric power, through two azimuthing thrusters and two tunnel bow-thrusters, combined with GPS and DGPS, enable Dynamic Positioning to be achieved for safe working in otherwise marginal conditions. Hydraulic cable-stoppers and a new design of cable winch enable swift and safe buoy-handling.