Ship designs worldwide
When designing a ship, Ulstein helps shape the maritime industry. By providing sustainable and efficient solutions, we do our part to create a highly competitive and green business. The connection between operational challenges, the use of new technology, and commercial solutions is high on our priority list.
Pioneering tomorrow
Our approach to design is always to seek solutions to new challenges. A new design is an opportunity to improve our previous work. We use our expertise and imagination to provide the industry with new standards based on long-term competitiveness. We can do this by designing with a focus on the environment, cost-efficiency, reliability and the total life cycle cost of the product.
Key figures for 2023
- Ulstein designed vessels in operation
- 146
- Design & engineering projects
- 41
- Yards building Ulstein designs
- 8
Shipbuilding worldwide
In addition to Ulstein's yard in Norway, we work with partner yards worldwide. Contact us if you have a specific yard in mind for your next project and would like us to assist.
Vessel designs for the energy market
Our vessels are designed to operate in the Offshore Energy market (wind, oil and gas), making them a versatile option for companies looking to invest in sustainable energy solutions.
Anchor Handling & Tug Vessel
Explore the dynamic capabilities of Anchor Handling Tug Supply (AHTS) and Oceangoing Tug Vessels, the stalwarts of the marine world. AHTS vessels excel in versatility and power, offering precise rig and platform positioning, robust towing strength, and substantial deck space for critical maritime operations.
Cable-Laying Vessel
Step into the world of cable-laying vessels, the specialised giants of the sea. These vessels are crucial for laying and maintaining underwater communication and power cables, ensuring global connectivity.
Emergency Response & Rescue Vessel
Emergency response rescue vessels (ERRVs) are designed to meet the customer's needs for speed, cargo, and rescue capacity, as well as any regulations.
Heavy Offshore Construction Vessel
Heavy Offshore Construction Vessels are the backbone of offshore projects. These versatile vessels are pivotal in pipeline laying, subsea installations, and heavy lifting operations. When it comes to designing and developing these cutting-edge vessels, Ulstein can be perfect partner.
Heavy Transport Vessel
As the sector experiences robust growth on a global scale, our vessels have been meticulously developed to cater to the specific needs of shipowners and operators in this field.
Offshore Production Vessel
Drill ships are vessels that can perform offshore drilling operations to explore and produce oil and gas. Our Drillship portfolio includes modular designs for worldwide operations and more specialised operations like in the Caspian Sea and the Arctic.
Platform Supply Vessel
Our platform supply vessel range includes smaller to medium-sized PSV vessels and larger multipurpose PSVs. These vessels are specialized for efficient supply and support operations worldwide. The flexibility of the design means that they are very well suited for conversions into new segments in case of market changes.
Seismic Support & Research Vessel
We offer innovative vessel designs for seismic research operations. These vessels accurately map the seabed, providing new insights for the energy industry.
Service Operation Vessel (CSOV/SOVs)
Ulstein is at the forefront in designing SOVs and CSOVs for offshore energy projects. Our vessels are safe, comfortable, and efficient for crew and equipment. They have motion compensation and walk-to-work systems for easy transfers. They also have hybrid propulsion and energy storage systems for lower emissions and costs.
Subsea Support Vessel
Subsea support vessels encompass a variety of specialised ships designed to support various operations related to subsea construction, maintenance, and exploration. These vessels are tailored for specific tasks and environments in the offshore energy industry.
Vessel designs for the adventure market
Ropax, expedition cruises or private yachts all keep an element of adventure. Crossing the ocean and bringing passengers or guests safely from one place to another.
At Ulstein, we use our extensive knowledge from designing and building offshore-tough vessels for the energy industry, to deliver passenger ships renowned for their seakeeping capabilities, comfort and environmentally-friendly solutions.
Cruise designs
The Ulstein ship designs in the expedition cruising segment have been developed to satisfy modern explorers and travellers. Our vessels have the highest seakeeping standards, and our designs can be customised for any customer-specific wish.
Yacht and yacht support
Ulstein is a leader in ship innovations and has changed the world of ship design. With an iconic brand, we have launched ships still unmatched. All this while continuously innovating systems and products through extensive research and development programmes, always combining the latest technology with contemporary design.
RoPax
We offer state-of-the-art ship design and equipment package solutions for RoPax customers worldwide. Our RoPax vessels have the highest seakeeping standards with sustainable travelling in mind.
Vessel designs for fishing
We develop fit-for-purpose ship designs and solutions for the seafood industry, ranging from coastal vessels to state-of-the-art ocean-going trawlers. Our designs combine decades of experience in the design of advanced ships with more than 100 years of shipbuilding history.
Trawler designs for the future of fishing
Are you seeking an advanced, efficient trawler tailored to your needs? Navigate the challenges of the fishing industry with our innovative vessel designs.
Design that moves the industry forward
Harness Ulstein's expertise in developing robust ship designs where safety meets efficiency.
Revolutionise your fleet with our design services
Are you seeking to enhance your vessels' appeal to charterers or potential buyers, or are you keen to venture into a more lucrative market segment?
Perhaps you're aiming to streamline operating costs. At Ulstein, we're at your service to adeptly guide you in conceptualising and actualising conversions, upgrades and retrofits for your current fleet.
Together, we'll forge a pathway to heightened profitability and innovation.
Shipbuilding
At Ulstein, we intertwine over a century of shipbuilding heritage with contemporary innovation, offering an unrivalled blend of reliability, quality, and excellence. Whether at Ulstein Verft or our global partner yards, we redefine the realms of possibility for your projects, ensuring seamless integration and a prosperous long-term investment.
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Lars Ståle Skoge
- Description
- Commercial Director
- Affiliation
- Ulstein Design & Solutions AS
Edwin van Leeuwen
- Description
- Managing Director
- Affiliation
- Ulstein Design & Solutions B.V.
