Heavy Offshore Construction
Setting the standard for offshore construction vessels
Heavy Offshore Construction Vessels are the backbone of offshore projects. These versatile vessels are pivotal in pipeline laying, subsea installations, and heavy lifting operations. When it comes to designing and developing these cutting-edge vessels, Ulstein can be perfect partner. With decades of experience, we excel in crafting tailor-made solutions that maximize efficiency, safety, and environmental sustainability.
As pioneers in offshore vessel design, we remain committed to delivering innovative and reliable vessels that meet the evolving demands of the energy industry.
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.
Press Release
Olympic Boreas CSOV – delivered and ready for offshore energy operations
The state-of-the-art 'Olympic Boreas' CSOV has been delivered to Olympic by Ulstein Verft on 25.07.2024. The vessel is the first of two sister vessels, based on the ULSTEIN SX222 design by Ulstein Design & Solutions AS.
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Subsea and cable-laying: The next frontiers for the TWIN X-STERN
Aptly nicknamed ‘A 4-wheel-drive for the seas’, the ULSTEIN TWIN X-STERN is celebrated for its exceptional manoeuvrability. To date, this innovative feature has been incorporated into ten newbuilds, all designed for the walk-to-work market and measuring up to 90m in length. The next likely segments to adopt the TWIN X-STERN are subsea and cable-laying.
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Interconnecting green energy – the future in cable-laying
As offshore wind farms grow in size and number of turbines, the demand for the capacity of existing inter-array cable laying vessels (CLVs) intensifies. The next-generation CLV must be capable, cost-effective, and able to serve more and larger turbines.
Press Release
Ulstein Group result 2023
In 2023, Ulstein Group recorded revenues of NOK 1.4 billion and an operating profit of NOK 49 million. The knowledge and experience Ulstein have gained through more than a hundred-year history have created a dynamic and flexible organisation that we now benefit from in the transition to a greener and gradually more fossil-free future.
Update
Ulstein celebrates GLDD's SRIV ‘Acadia’ keel laying at Philly shipyard
The keel laying of ‘Acadia,’ America’s first U.S.-built SRIV designed by Ulstein, signifies a collaborative leap forward in the U.S. offshore wind market, aligning with national clean energy goals.
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Successful sea trial of the first CSOV for Olympic
10 June 2024: Yard number 318 from Ulstein Verft completed her sea trial this weekend. The state-of-the-art CSOV vessel includes sophisticated energy systems and the ULSTEIN TWIN X-STERN solution in a prototype combo.
Press Release
"Olympic Boreas" CSOV nominee for 'Ship of The Year 2024' Award
The Construction Service Operation Vessel (CSOV) "Olympic Boreas", set for delivery from Ulstein Verft in 2024, has been nominated for the 'Ship of The Year' award by the jury of the maritime magazine Skipsrevyen.
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South Korea's latest Geophysical Exploration Vessel delivered
In May 2024, the Korea Institute of Geoscience and Mineral Resources (KIGAM) took delivery of Tamhae 3. Designed by Ulstein Design & Solutions AS, this is a new geophysical exploration research vessel built domestically by HJ Shipbuilding and Construction.
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Milestone for 'Douglas Mawson' – one step closer to cruising adventures
On Thursday, 30 May 2024, the CMHI yard, China, marked the keel lay for the next Ulstein-designed expedition cruise ship for SunStone Ships, the 'Douglas Mawson'.
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