Launch of Ulstein Verft's yard number 302

Record vessel launched

On 25 August, yno 302, an offshore construction vessel for Island Offshore/Edison Chouest Offshore, was launched from the dock hall at Ulstein Verft. Currently, the heli deck is being mounted. Measuring close to 160 m in length, and with at beam of 30 m, she is the largest vessel so far from Ulstein Verft.
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26 August 2015
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  • Yno 302 at Ulstein Verft being launched from the dock hall
  • The heli deck is being hoisted onto Yno 302
  • Project manager Per Svein Brekke
  • Yno 302 at Ulstein Verft being launched from the dock hall

The vessel is jointly owned by Norway-based Island Offshore and US-based Edison Chouest Offshore, the latter will be managing the vessel. Thus, the vessel carries the Edison Chouest colours and logo.

Watch film from launch, filmed by Atle Remmereit.

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