'Aegir', a fast sailing DP offshore heavy lift vessel, originally a deep water construction vessel, a customised version of the ULSTEIN SOC 5000 design.

2013: 'Aegir' wins KVNR Shipping Award

Heerema Marine Contractors’ new Deepwater Construction Vessel ‘Aegir’, a customised ULSTEIN SOC 5000 design developed by Ulstein Sea of Solutions, has won the Dutch KVNR Shipping Award.
Published
04 November 2013
Share
  • Aegir - originally a Deepwater Construction Vessel as in this photo, has now been converted to a fast sailing heavy lift vessel..
    'Aegir' is based on Ulstein's SOC 5000 design and was developed for Heerema

The state-of-the-art vessel is designed for world-wide operations and suited for executing complex infrastructure and pipeline projects in ultra-deep water. 'Aegir' is capable to switch between various pipelay modes and has sufficient lifting capacity to install fixed platforms in relatively shallow waters as well as performing installations jobs in deep water. The maximum waterdepth in which she is able to operate is 3,500 m. The versatility in operational modes allows HMC to offer its clients savings in additional vessels and mobilization and sailing times.

'We are proud that we have been able to support Heerema in developing this innovative vessel based on combining Heerema's operational experience and our design experiences in complex offshore construction vessels', says Edwin van Leeuwen, general manager at Ulstein Sea of Solutions. This design company has later changed name (2015) to Ulstein Design & Solutions BV.

KVNR is the Dutch Association of Ship Owners.

Latest news

Yno 317 Nexans Electra in dock hall partly painted ULS 03508 DJI 20250919133134 0044 D
Feature

Behind the scenes: The construction of the cable-laying vessel Nexans Electra

The shipbuilding construction of Nexans Electra is approaching its final phase in the dock, before the comprehensive work continues quayside ahead of sea trials in spring 2026. How do you organise a staff of hundreds of workers, subcontractors and suppliers over several months to deliver the project on time and within budget? Join project manager Runar Toftesund at Ulstein Verft for a look behind the scenes.

Blue Ctrl personnel testing one of the operation stations
Update

New Managing Director at Blue Ctrl

The Ålesund-based company Blue Ctrl is making strategic changes to its leadership to strengthen its continued growth and position within the maritime technology sector. On 1 November, Marielle Furnes Mannseth will assume the role of Managing Director of the company.

Greg Mortimer's X-BOW cutting the seas, photo: Scott Portelli/Aurora Expeditions.
Feature

Aurora Expeditions: Redefining small-ship exploration with X-BOW® designs

Aurora Expeditions welcomed its third X-BOW cruise vessel, Douglas Mawson, in September 2025. “Many of our guests have travelled on other expedition ships before and immediately notice the difference. Whether it’s sleeping better at night, feeling less vibration during lectures, or spending more time in observation areas, the design truly enhances the experience,” says Katie Malone, Chief Marketing Officer at Aurora Expeditions, when commenting on the X-BOW design feature.

Edwin van Leeuwen Ulstein 19 comp bw

Edwin van Leeuwen

Managing Director

Affiliation
Ulstein Design & Solutions B.V.
Ul

Ulstein Design & Solutions B.V.