Cochin Shipyard Lays Keel for Hybrid SOV for UK's North Star

Cochin Shipyard is building a special ship called a Service Operation Vessel (SOV) for a UK company, North Star Shipping.

This ship is like a floating base for wind farms, designed to help maintain and fix wind turbines at sea.

It uses a mix of electricity and batteries, and can move easily.

The SOV will have room for technicians and crew, and includes areas specifically for maintaining wind turbines.

This is part of a move toward clean energy, helping make sure offshore wind farms can work well.