Ulstein's on-site support is offered to clients all over the world. China is a central hub where we have been present with several companies since 2004. We have substantial activity at our Shanghai sales office and site teams at various yards. 

We can be present through all stages of a shipbuilding project, from pre-sales (business advisory) to service and aftermarket after the vessel has been delivered.

European shipowners have requested their fleet renewal to be built in China for many years. Ulstein has successfully cooperated with several shipyards in China on ship designs, equipment packages, installations and site follow-up deliveries. 

And to secure short delivery lines, we produce switchboards and cabinets at our factory in Ningbo.

Invest in project teams

Our customers must be confident they get a good design and a proper integrated equipment package. The on-site support and the local follow-up are essential for our end deliveries and our reputation in China. That’s why we invest so much in setting up experienced project teams to do the follow-up.

Cooperation across borders

"Our job is to build up the relationships with customers locally. To succeed in China, we must do an excellent job at the local shipyard,” says sales and marketing director Kirk Du.

“We cooperate well with the naval architects and sales resources in the other Ulstein companies. Ulstein has great products and innovations, and we can support and promote these locally."

Feedback from SWS

Two PX121 designed PSVs have been built at SWS Offshore, Shanghai, and operate on a long-term charter for China Oilfield Services Limited (COSL). Owner is Sinoocean. In addition to PSV duties, the vessels have been prepared for increased accommodation and provisions for crane and ROV installation for possible assignments in the IMR market. The vessels have been built in compliance with Clean Design and Comfort Class. They are satisfying IMO’s SPS Code (Special Purpose Ships) for carrying up to 60 specialised personnel, and carries the OILREC class notation for oil recovery in emergency situations.

"I would like to say thank you to Ulstein Site Team for the long-term support and cooperation. After more than 2 years hard work on PSV projects, we have finished Pre-Commissioning, commissioning and sea trial test successfully, I would like to express my great gratitude to you all whom were fighting at the first-lines."

Mr. Li Zhizhong, Assistant President of SWS Offshore

Ulstein cooperates with the Brazil-based company Belga Marine. Several new builds of the Ulstein designs have been built in Brazil, and Belga Marine, previously an Ulstein subsidiary and now a part of the Inventure Group, has worked to digitalise the day-to-day services for maritime, offshore and Oil & Gas companies in Brazil while providing the best solutions for innovative and safe offshore operations, see BLUE BOX example below.