Ulstein Verft's First Wind Service Vessel Launched
the first with the newly-developed X-STERN hull line design. The service operation vessel (SOV) for the offshore wind industry is one of two being constructed for Bernhard Schulte Offshore, and will be working for Siemens servicing the Gemini offshore wind park offshore the Netherlands. The Ulstein Group has previously delivered ship designs for the renewable energy segment, but the Bernhard Schulte Offshore vessels are the first offshore wind service vessels to be constructed at Ulstein Verft. The ship design and shipbuilding contract on the two SOVs were signed in 2015. Both vessels
Ulstein Systems Ordered for New Rock Installers
commissioning. Ulstein will deliver the products and systems in 2016. Upon delivery in 2017, the new build vessels, which measure 95 meters in length and 22 meters in beam, will be used for rock installation to protect cables and other subsea structures at depths up to 600 meters. Ulstein Group CEO, Gunvor Ulstein, noted that the contract brings Ulstein into a new segment, exhibiting the flexibility of its systems and solutions portfolio. She added that the design area in Ulstein Group recently delivered design and solutions for a ship in this segment
Ulstein Launches Discovery Series
Originating from an offshore design platform, Ulstein Group presents its Discovery Series concept, which includes three different vessels in the exploration, cruising and coastal patrolling categories. “70 percent of Earth’s surface is covered by oceans. 80 percent of the ocean is deeper than 3,000 meters. Norway alone administers an ocean area whose surface is six times greater than the mainland,” said Tore Ulstein, deputy CEO of Ulstein Group. The vast area of the unexplored has inspired ULSTEIN to come up with new concepts and developments
Van Oord Orders Subsea Rock Installation Vessel
rock sizes through a fall pipe or a tremie pipe at the side of the vessel. With a deadweight of 14,000 tons, a length of 154 metres and a beam of 28 metres, the vessel can operate in water depths of more than 600 meters. There is accommodation on board for 60 people. In close cooperation with the Ulstein Group special attention was paid during the design phase to the energy efficiency of the bow and hull. In addition to state-of-the-art components and materials, the vessel is being equipped with several innovative and sustainable systems, including a Green Passport, Clean Ship Notation and Ice Class
Island Performer Equipped for Deep-Sea Subsea Work
in our fleet have proved to be very successful to us. We are certain that the Island Performer will achieve good results in complex deep water operations in the Gulf of Mexico.” FTO is a joint venture between FMC Technologies, Edison Chouest Offshore and Island Offshore. CEO Gunvor Ulstein, Ulstein Group, said, “The three contracting companies combined have extensive competence in the advanced subsea segment. Together, we have developed a solution which is particularly adapted to both RLWI and IMR work, and we strongly believe that the Island Performer will prove her value in the years
Rolls-Royce to supply machinery for 4 tugs for ALP Maritime Services
with the ship designer and owner. The supply of rudder and steering gear is also included in the Rolls-Royce scope. Intended for world-wide operations, the vessels will be delivered from Japan by Q1 2016. They will be of Ulstein design SX157, developed especially for this project. Tore Ulstein, Ulstein Group, Deputy CEO, said: "This is a very important contract involving activities in a new market for us and with a new customer. The contract is a result of close cooperation with the shipyard, the ship owner and our partners in the Norwegian maritime cluster, a cooperation we will work to develop
Golden Energy Offshore orders 2 PSVs
glad to announce this contract with Golden Energy Offshore, who is a new customer to us. The PX121 design has become very sought-after in a short period of time, and including these vessels, a total of 24 vessels for seven different ship-owners have been contracted,” says Gunvor Ulstein, CEO in Ulstein Group. “We are happy that Golden Energy Offshore, being a local shipowner, has chosen our design and equipment package when ordering their new vessels, and appreciate the trust placed in us. This shows that our initiatives in China has proven rightly, as it secures the quality and delivery
Polar Onyx Readies for Brazilian Depths
single system failure. Polar Onyx is powered by a diesel electric plant comprising of six identical 2,740 ekW generator sets. Due to three thrusters forward and three azimuth main thrusters aft, the vessel is kept on a steady course also during pipe laying operations. Gunvor Ulstein, CEO Ulstein Group, commented, “ULSTEIN has a complete cycle of expertise in ship design, engineering, shipbuilding and ship investments, specializing in high-quality, advanced offshore vessels for demanding operations world-wide. We have had an excellent cooperation with GC Rieber Shipping in the development
NAO Takes Delivery of Platform Supply Vessel
Nordic American Tankers (NAT) said that NAO took delivery of the last of the six recently built Platform Supply Vessels (PSVs) from the Ulstein Group of Norway. NAO is fully operational. NAT is the sponsor of NAO, owning 26% of the share capital in NAO. A subsidiary of NAT is the manager of NAO. NAO has its six PSVs in the North Sea offshore market, and according to NAT, NAO is seen as an important investment. Three vessels were delivered from the seller to NAO in December 2013. The last three were delivered in January 2014, a few days later than planned because of bad weather which delayed
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