Striking the balance
In today's evolving maritime industry, ship owners encounter challenges and opportunities. What options do you have when markets are unpredictable? Sometimes it's all about striking that perfect balance.
We create tomorrow’s solutions for sustainable marine operations
Ulstein is a third-generation family-owned company and an internationally renowned provider of ship designs, shipbuilding and system solutions for ships.
We will keep turning visions into reality with our customers and pushing progress in the maritime industry.
Turning visions into reality
- Proud shipbuilder for more than a century
- 1917
- Vessels built at Ulstein Verft
- 323
- Vessel designs by Ulstein
- 164
How we make a difference
Ulstein has been able to spot and exploit new opportunities and sustain momentum through changing times in the maritime business for over a century.
Through hard work and creative enthusiasm, we will keep renewing ourselves and applying our expertise to benefit our customers.
We design and build state-of-the-art ships
From idea to delivery - we are turning visions into reality. We build vessels at our yard in Norway and offer site support at external yards.
We repair, convert and upgrade ships
Vessels need to keep up with regulatory requirements and stay competitive. We offer aftermarket and upgrade services to keep ships in shape.
We make vessels more effective
As a system integrator we provide power and automation solutions to make vessel operations greener and more cost effective.
Trust through experience
We have lived up to market expectations for over a century through creativity and innovation. In collaboration with clients, yards, suppliers and classification societies we have helped shape the maritime industry.
What do our customers want?
Our customers need a partner who can give them a competitive edge and help reduce risks. Through our systematic approach to innovation, we are a good partner. We will help our customers keep pace with changing standards and performance requirements – not only today’s needs but also future ones.
- Lowest possible lifecycle cost
- Cost-effectiveness related to fuel oil consumption and other resources is as crucial for the environment as it is for our customers. Less downtime for maintenance and further work is also essential. Shipowners must ensure that value creation and cost-effectiveness are optimised throughout the life cycle of their ships.
- Safety
- Accidents can cause injury among crew members, pollution and damage of property. Safety and the environment are not only ethical issues, but also a case of risk management. To our customers it is important that all parts of the value chain deliver products and services with environmental and safety focus.
- A partner you can trust
- Sticking to the agreed delivery time, quality and price are crucial. Shipowners and other players need equipment and services that ensure delivery precision – and they seek partners they know can deliver the right quality on time for their benefit.
News & featured articles
Feature
Putting the X in eXpedition: The rise of X-BOW ships
"When a viral Drake Passage video surfaced showing huge swells crashing over the bow of Quark Expeditions' Ocean Explorer, it wasn't just the power of the Southern Ocean that made waves.
The real star? The ship's cutting-edge X-BOW design."
This quote comes from Alex Loizou at Mundy Adventure.
With his permission, the whole story continues below.
Press Release
thyssenkrupp Marine Systems and Ulstein collaborate on possible frigate contract
Oslo, 26 March 2025: At the Undersea Defence Technology conference, thyssenkrupp Marine Systems and Ulstein Verft signed a Letter of Intent to collaborate on delivering the Royal Norwegian Navy's next advanced frigates.
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Ulstein's SX250 ship design: A game-changer in W2W operations
In February 2025, Ulstein introduced the innovative SX250 design, a vessel specifically engineered to excel in wave heights up to 2 metres Hs. This strategic design choice aligns perfectly with real-world operational data, revealing that 94.2% of walk-to-work (w2w) operations occur in conditions with wave heights below 2 metres.
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Nine reasons why Ulstein's cruise ship designs are worth the investment
In the competitive world of cruise ship ownership, making smart investments is crucial. Ulstein's innovative cruise ship designs offer unparalleled value, combining efficiency, safety, and sustainability. Here's nine reasons why investing in Ulstein's cruise vessels benefit ship owners, operators and passengers.
Press Release
TWIN X-STERN vessel: The construction of the next CSOV for BS Offshore starts at Ulstein Verft
On 11 March 2025, the hull of yard number (Yno) 321 for BS Offshore arrived at Ulstein Verft. This marks the beginning of a new phase in the shipbuilding process. The vessel is designed by Ulstein Design & Solutions AS for ‘walk-to-work’ (W2W) operations, where personnel walks via a motion-compensated gangway from the ship to a wind turbine.
Press Release
Yno 320 launch: A new era for BS Offshore and Ulstein Verft
BS Offshore and Ulstein Verft has passed a significant milestone with the launch of the Yno 320, a state-of-the-art Commissioning Service Operation Vessel (CSOV).
Update
L-LARS installation on Odin Viking for Sea1 Offshore
The Anchor Handling Tug Supply Vessel (AHTS) "Odin Viking" arrived at Ulstein Verft on 1 February 2025 to install a brand-new Launch & Recovery system (L-LARS) from Evotec, a supplier based in Ulsteinvik. The vessel were once again ready for new adventures on 30 March, after going through extensive installations and maintenance in a flexible project.
Press Release
Cutting costs in W2W operations: A new approach to vessel design
Offshore wind farms are currently serviced using Crew Transfer Vessels (CTVs) or helicopters for day operations, and Service Operation Vessels (SOVs) for extended periods. What if there were a CAPEX-smart design that reduces building costs by over 50% compared to an SOV and supplement the SOVs on most tasks?
Press Release
Ulstein designs pioneering heavy lift vessel for Penta-Ocean Construction
Penta-Ocean Construction, a prominent Japanese general contractor, has commissioned Ulstein Design & Solutions B.V. to design its new heavy lift vessel for offshore wind foundation installation. The customised ULSTEIN HX118 design will feature a 5,000-ton Huisman main crane and the ULSTEIN U-STERN™, which enables the installation of increasingly larger monopile foundations.
TURNING VISIONS INTO REALITY
We are a long-term partner working to ensure future competitiveness and sustainable growth.