Acta Centaurus, an offshore wind vessel delivery by Ulstein. Photo: Flying Focus.

Service operation vessels (SOV/CSOV)

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Innovative vessel designs for offshore wind logistics

Explore our portfolio of Construction Service and Service Operation Vessel designs.

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Designed for performance in offshore wind and oil & gas operations

Ulstein’s service operation vessels (SOVs and CSOVs) are purpose-built to support the full lifecycle of offshore wind farms and energy infrastructure. Whether it’s wind farm maintenance, cable installation support, or safe and efficient crew transfer, our vessels are engineered to deliver reliable performance in demanding marine environments.

Operators benefit from reduced fuel consumption, enhanced operability, and improved safety—especially in harsh weather conditions. Our designs prioritise crew comfort, operational uptime, and environmental responsibility.

Key innovations include the patented X-BOW® and TWIN X-STERN® hull forms, which reduce slamming and improve seakeeping, as well as hybrid propulsion systems that lower emissions and fuel costs. Our vessels are available with either DP2 or DP3 dynamic positioning systems, depending on the configuration, to ensure precise station-keeping during walk-to-work operations.

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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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Yggdrasil defining the future of oil and gas

As offshore oil and gas developments become more complex, operators are rethinking how fields are designed, operated, and supported. For Aker BP, this shift is clearly visible in the Yggdrasil development, the largest ongoing project on the Norwegian Continental Shelf.

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Ulstein Power & Control secures contract for system deliveries to two CLVs

Ulstein Power & Control has signed a contract to deliver complete hybrid power and automation systems for two cable-laying vessels to be built for OMS Group at Ulstein Verft. “This is an important contract for us and confirms our position as a leading supplier of systems for complex maritime operations,” says Peter Pilskog, Managing Director of Ulstein Power & Control.

The Metric System's winner concept of the next 100 krone note, showing the Gokstad viking ship and the X-BOW hull line design from Ulstein.
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When voyaging is in the genes

For Norway, the relationship with the sea is so fundamental that it is reflected even in the country’s currency. For centuries, people have relied on the sea, not for conquest or adventure, but for survival, transport and connection. Long before the age of the Vikings, boats were already an essential part of everyday life, shaped by the need to operate safely and reliably in open, often unforgiving waters. Rock carvings and archaeological finds show that early vessels were carefully adapted to their environment, evolving over generations through experience rather than ambition.

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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. 

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Event
24.08.2026 - 27.08.2026
Stavanger Forum Gunnar Warnebergsgate 13 4021 Stavanger
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01.09.2026 - 04.09.2026
Hamburg Messe und Congress GmbH Messeplatz 1 20357 Hamburg

Get in touch

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Lars Lühr Olsen

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Managing Director
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Ulstein Verft AS
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Geir Heltne

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Sales Manager
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Ulstein Design & Solutions AS