Turning visions into reality is our slogan and driving force. It motivates us to keep pushing for progress in the maritime industry.
Through our stories, you can learn more about how we work with our customers to achieve their visions.
Fuel costs are rising, emission requirements are tightening, and vessel owners are searching for long-term energy solutions. A concept study by Ulstein indicates that a nuclear hybrid solution could reduce conventional fuel consumption by more than 50%, and in some operational modes eliminate it entirely.
In expedition cruising, time at the destination is the product being sold. A vessel that arrives hours earlier at its destination creates more time for guest experiences. That time can be converted into additional landings, extra Zodiac excursions, more wildlife encounters and, ultimately, a richer expedition experience.
A front-row seat to the TWIN X-STERN® series: Onboard a typical CSOV, the ship's hospital is stocked with seasickness tablets and dry biscuits for technicians unaccustomed to offshore conditions. On Windea Carnot, demand for seasickness remedies is nearly zero. Instead, the three-flavour ice cream machine has become one of the most popular features.
Subsea rock installation may be one of the less visible parts of an offshore project, but it plays a critical role in protecting some of its most valuable assets. The focus is increasing due to the current geopolitical situation.
Why vessel operability matters more than ever for reducing LCOE; Vessel uptime has become a critical enabler of project performance.
On Tuesday, 24 March, a large-scale rescue exercise was carried out off the coast of Lofoten, Norway, testing a new emergency towing system for ships. The cruise vessel MS Spitsbergen, with 150 passengers on board, the Norwegian Coast Guard vessel KV Barentshav, and the 330 Squadron’s SAR Queen rescue helicopter took part.
How can you be confident that a new vessel design will actually perform in rough seas and demanding operations? The answer lies in thorough verification, independent testing and documented performance. Recently, a new Ulstein design for a cable-laying vessel was tested in a large-scale ocean basin at SINTEF Ocean. The results delivered exactly what Ulstein seeks: confidence that the design performs as intended.
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.
An expedition cruise takes you to the edges of the world, places that remain wild, remote and profoundly beautiful. As exploration gives way to evening, the transition back to the ship feels seamless, from raw landscapes to effortless luxury.
Faster delivery, lower emissions and reduced costs - the subsea sector is now expected to achieve all three simultaneously. At the OSJ Subsea Conference 2026, Ulstein’s Chief Designer, Øyvind Gjerde Kamsvåg, outlined how repurposing can meet these demands and, in many cases, outperform newbuild strategies.
Norway’s maritime sector is experiencing one of its strongest periods in decades, driven by national growth and the exceptional performance of the Møre og Romsdal cluster, home to Ulstein and many leading companies.
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.
When the expedition cruise vessel, 'Greg Mortimer', entered service in 2019, she marked a turning point for the industry. Today, several years and countless voyages later, she stands as a proven reference for a new generation of expedition cruise ships.
What made a seasoned veteran, a newly qualified engineer and an eager apprentice choose Ulstein – and how do they see the future? Step into the everyday working lives of Adolf, Nicholine and Jonas, and gain an insight into a workplace in constant development, spanning everything from the very first working day to more than fifty years in the same company.
When expedition cruise vessels need urgent support at the edge of the world, Ulstein Power & Control delivers. Recently, Automation Engineer Markus Myklebust Myrstad travelled solo to Ushuaia, Argentina – the southernmost city on Earth – to ensure two ships stayed operational and ready for their next adventures.