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Ulstein Verft starts the outfitting of the next Olympic CSOV

The hull of yard number 319, Olympic's second TWIN X-STERN CSOV (Construction Service Operation Vessel), arrived Ulstein Verft in Norway on 8 May 2024, having been towed from the Crist hull yard in Poland. The outfitting phase will now start.

In 2022, Olympic and Ulstein signed a contract on ship design and construction of two CSOVs of the ULSTEIN SX222 design from Ulstein Design & Solutions AS. The hulls are constructed by the Crist yard in Poland, while Ulstein Verft is the overall responsible for the construction project, including electrical and mechanical installations, piping, accommodation and system integration. As soon as the hull arrived Ulstein Verft, it was towed into the dock hall where the paint work will be performed. Commissioning and testing will take place in the project's concluding months.

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We're excited to welcome the arrival of the second hull at Ulstein for its final outfitting. With two vessels now in the yard, we're gearing up for a busy period leading up to the delivery of the first vessel this summer. 

COO Marius Bergseth, Olympic

"These vessels are equipped with cutting-edge technology, including a state-of-the-art 3d-compensated crane and Walk 2 Work gangway for safe personnel and cargo transfer to offshore wind turbine facilities, ensuring high and safe operability for our clients in a harsh offshore environment. The vessels will provide modern, high-comfort day light accommodation for a total of 126 crew and clients, offering the best recreation for the next shift," states Bergseth.

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The vessels will be equipped with diesel-electric propulsion systems that have variable speed and substantial battery energy storage systems. Ulstein Power & Control will provide an expanded power and automation package, which includes a significant battery supply.

The ULSTEIN SX222 design measures 89.6m in length and 19.2m in width and can house 126 individuals across 91 cabins.

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The design of the hull and the hybrid propulsion system guarantees superior operational performances and seakeeping, while significantly minimizing the environmental footprint.

The sister vessel, yard number 318, was docked out from the dock hall on 6 April and is well underway in the commissioning stage. The next milestone for this vessel will be the sea trial. 

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