A culture of innovation

Our business culture combines structure and creativity, experience and innovation, bold thinking and precise execution.

A search for better answers through 'skaparglede'

With joy of creation, or skaparglede, we combine skills, knowledge, and creativity to develop new concepts, solutions, and products that can carry the maritime industry into the future. Driven by a vision of creating tomorrow's solutions for sustainable marine operations, we develop groundbreaking designs, systems, and solutions, and build vessels for the most demanding conditions. We aim to be one step ahead in solving key challenges for the maritime industry. By innovating and shaping the solutions of tomorrow, we create value for customers, shareholders, employees, and society at large.

We constantly search for better answers. The first step is to ask new questions. Ulstein has met past industry challenges by embracing change and identifying opportunities, and we continue to believe in that formula.

Innovate, engage, and advance

All people in Ulstein shall be able to, willing to, and allowed to carry through our values: Innovate, Engage, and Advance.

Our people are our most important asset.

Gunvor Ulstein

CEO, Ulstein Group

Reliable deliveries

Ulstein Group is a family-owned company, associated with unique design and quality in delivery. We design and build ships for various operations, develop and integrate power and automation systems, and constantly innovate to come up with new solutions for increased efficiency and operability.

The good process

To simplify and improve work processes and collaboration, we document and streamline the business and work processes from idea to final product.

Our strength

Our strength is to have design, engineering, and production within our group of companies. Through continuous contact with ship operators and contractors, and through our ship investment activities, we have solid knowledge of the demands our products and services must meet.

We build and develop vessels at the Ulstein Verft, as well as providing ship design packages and on-site services to yards world-wide.

The X-BOW® is one great example of what we are able to achieve when visionary designers work together with our practical, problem-solving engineers.

Pioneering a greener tomorrow with structured creativity

See how we are addressing the marine industry's need for innovation by combining experience with bold thinking.

A spirit of innovation

What is our story

Our commitment to our customers shines through our vision and values. These, combined with our distinctive business culture and proud achievements, embody the essence of Ulstein.

And what makes us truly stand apart? A rich maritime history that lends us a unique identity and enduring legacy.

How we make a difference: Ulstein is a third-generation family-owned company and an internationally renowned provider of ship designs, shipbuilding and system solutions for ships. Ulstein’s vision is to create tomorrow’s solutions for sustainable marine operations. The company was founded in 1917, and is headquartered in Ulsteinvik, Norway.
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We build upon a legacy: Ulstein has transformed remarkably from a humble mechanical workshop to a trailblazer in vessel design, shipbuilding, and maritime solutions. We take pride in our rich legacy that spans over a century, showcasing our journey of innovation and growth.
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A culture of innovation: Our business culture combines structure and creativity, experience and innovation, bold thinking and precise execution.
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Award-winning maritime pioneers: With joy of creation, or "skaparglede", we combine skills, knowledge and creativity to develop new concepts, solutions and products that can carry the maritime industry into the future. Throughout our history, we have received several nominations and awards, some of which are listed below.
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