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Cable-Laying

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Designs that move the industry forward

Explore our portfolio of cable-laying vessel designs.

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Specialised ships that power and connect our world

Step into the world of cable-laying vessels, the specialised giants of the sea. These vessels are crucial for laying and maintaining underwater communication and power cables, ensuring global connectivity. They boast advanced technology for precise cable placement, robust construction for durability in harsh marine environments, and dynamic positioning for optimal accuracy. Their high-tech equipment and efficient design make cable vessels vital to powering and connecting our world.

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System integration

Cutting-edge solutions that optimise vessel performance and enhance operational efficiency. 

News & featured articles

Turning visions into realities motivates us to keep pushing for progress in the maritime industry. 

You can learn more about how we work with our customers to achieve their visions through our stories. 

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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.

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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. 

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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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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.

Events & conferences

We will be attending many events and conferences, which can be an excellent opportunity to meet. See if we are participating in any upcoming events you are going to. 

Nor shipping
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02.06.2025 - 06.06.2025
Messeveien 8, 2004 Lillestrøm, Oslo
Marinetc china
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02.12.2025 - 05.12.2025
Shanghai New International Expo Centre, China
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