Olympic Boreas
Construction Service Operation Vessel (CSOV) for the Offshore Wind Industry. Based on the TWIN X-STERN® with main propellers fore and aft. Hybrid battery propulsion and prepared for methanol fuel to enable low-emission operations. Nominee for the 'Ship of the Year 2024' Award.
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Additional Data
Ship history
In 2022, Olympic ordered two newbuild Construction Support Operation Vessels from Ulstein Verft. The vessels are among the first TWIN X-STERN vessels, operating in the offshore energy market. Ulstein Power & Control’s hybrid power solution incorporates a substantial battery system and diesel generators that operate at variable speeds to ensure optimal fuel utilisation. The power system also includes a shore power connection for battery recharging and emission-free port operations.
The vessels are prepared for methanol fuel, paving the way for low-emission operations. There is also reserved space for extra battery capacity, allowing full-electric operations once the necessary infrastructure becomes available.
The vessels accommodate 126 people in all daylight cabins.
The gangway system enables the efficient transfer of personnel and cargo up to 2 tonnes at variable landing heights; 15-30 m straight and level. This modular system also includes a lift and a tailor-made tower.
The open deck area of 440 sqm and warehouse area of 500 sqm ensure ample capacity.
Milestones
2022 July: Contract signed
2022 September: Power solution contracted
2022 November: Steel cutting
2023 January: Keel laying
2024 January: Outfitting starts at Ulstein Verft
2024 June: Sea trial completion
2024 July: Delivery of Olympic Boreas
The Olympic Boreas was awarded the 'Maritime Innovation of the Year 2024'.
The Olympic Boreas was one of three nominees for the 'Ship of the Year 2024' Award.
Follow the project progress on both vessels here: Constructing Olympic's first CSOV TWIN X-STERN vessels | Ulstein
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Geir Heltne
- Description
- Sales Manager
- Affiliation
- Ulstein Design & Solutions AS
Kolbjørn Moldskred
- Description
- Sales Manager Newbuild
- Affiliation
- Ulstein Verft AS