Northstar Commander is a multi-purpose offshore utility vessel (work-boat), capable of performing a wide variety of duties such as towing, salvage, marine construction, oil -spill response work, in-shore supply work and supporting a wide array of scientific and research projects.
SPECIFICATIONS
| Vessel Type | R/V / Commercial utility vessel |
| Length, overall | 92ft |
| Beam | 26ft |
| Draft | 8.5ft |
| Engine | Twin screw Volvo D125-E 450hp each (new 2011) |
| Accommodation | 13 Births in 3 Cabins |
| Navigation | 2 x Furuno Radars, Furuno Nav Net Chart Plotter, AIS& DGPS, Raytheon Thermal Imaging Camera |
| Other Equipment | 2 x 60 KW Cat Gen sets (reconditioned) 2010 |
| 3.75t Palfinger PK 18080MD-S25 Marine knuckleboom crane. | |
| Full USCG safety requirements met | |
| Push Knee, Towing winch, Capstan & Windlass |