COMPANY HISTORY & PROFILE
FAIRSTAR was incorporated in July 2005. From 2006 until 2008, FAIRSTAR operated from a shipyard in Malta where the FJORD and FJELL were under construction. The original Dutch mariners who joined FAIRSTAR in those years played a key role in building and commissioning our ships. FAIRSTAR is proud to say the men who are sailing on our ships today built them. In September 2007 FAIRSTAR’s head office was established. From these headquarters in Rotterdam we manage and operate both essels under Dutch flag.
All engineering and project management or offshore transports are executed in house as well. Holland has long been a leader in the development of complex engineering solutions for the marine heavy transport business. FAIRSTAR is committed to investing in the engineers and operations specialists, we will require to continue to maintain this important Dutch tradition.
FLEET
Both our vessels FJORD and FJELL were converted from semi-submersible barges to self-propelled, open-stern, semi-submersible heavy transport vessels in Malta. The FJORD entered into service in the offshore heavy transport segment in March 2008. The FJELL sailed away for its maiden voyage in May 2009. The FJORD and FJELL are amongst the world’s largest semi-submersible heavy transport vessels
and are able to transport high-value, high spec floating and non-floating cargoes over long ocean distances, worldwide. In June 2010, FAIRSTAR entered into a contract with Guangzhou Shipyard International Co., Ltd. in China to build two 50,000 DWT open-stern, semi-submersible vessels. In September 2010, the first steel of our third vessel FORTE was cut. The FORTE will be delivered in March 2012. Our fourth vessel FINESSE will be built at the same yard and is scheduled to come into service in October 2012.
FOCUS
Since the incorporation in 2005 our company has grown considerably and continues to grow continually. We invest heavily in the ships and personnel required by the world’s largest energy and construction companies to safely transport ultra heavy, valuable and complex assets around the world. We build on the long and wellknown, famous history and experience of the Dutch shipping industry, and employ experienced Dutch Officers and Engineers. Our young shore-based team consists of highly motivated professionals who are dedicated to the company and its clients. FAIRSTAR operates in service of its clients in a high-risk environment. We have a pro-active risk management culture at FAIRSTAR.
We try to ANTICIPATE risks, COMMUNICATE effectively to mitigate these risks and COOPERATE with our colleagues and clients to ensure the safety and satisfaction of everyone involved in our daily business.
WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
To cultivate the growth of FAIRSTAR we are looking for dedicated, experienced people - both onshore and offshore - who are eager to commit themselves to a dynamic, successful shipping company and help us realize our goal to maintain the Dutch maritime heritage that has established Holland as the leader of marine heavy transport. We also invite you to contact us for internship positions, both as an Officer or Engineer on board of our vessels or onshore at our headquarters in Rotterdam.
DO YOU WANT TO BECOME A MEMBER OF THE FAIRSTAR TEAM?
For general information about FAIRSTAR and our past projects please visit our website: www.fairstar.com Here you can also find an overview of our current job openings. We are looking forward to receiving your applications!
