Ship design

We offer a portfolio of designs and equipment packages for the exploration cruise segment. Our thorough marketing and design concept analyses make a solid foundation for developing outstanding adventures and performances in an ever more competitive market.

Ulstein is a leader in ship innovation 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 programs, always combining the latest technology with contemporary design.

Ulstein has been active in the offshore wind market for over a decade. We develop solutions for new turbine installation concepts, and ship designs for foundation installation and service operations.

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 in-house shipbuilding expertise.

We offer special-purpose vessels for the offshore oil and gas industry, from concept to end product. Our designs are highly-effective and optimised for offshore support and installation at deeper and more remote waters.

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.

We provide professional access to retrofits, conversions, service and maintenance, classification service, stability calculations, commissioning, modifications, ship repairs and upgrades. We have 24-7 electrical service on our power & automation systems.

Computational Fluid Dynamics, abbreviated as CFD, is in its general meaning a numerical analysis simulation tool for engineers and researchers to help solve problems that involve fluid flows.

Being a global supplier of products and services requires local presence. We provide ship design & equipment packages with extended site support world-wide.

The ULSTEIN X-BOW®, the inverted bow concept, redefined marine engineering. The bow concept was launched in 2005, together with the first shipbuilding contract, and gained immediate interest from shipowners. The X-BOW hull line design has been tried in most weather conditions.

The X-STERN® introduces the documented X-BOW® effect to the aft ship. The sloping, higher stern allows for a sharp stern shape in which the transom plate is replaced by a pointed aft. Some of the benefits are: Improved safety for crew and equipment, increased flexibility in operations and reduced fuel consumption.

The ULSTEIN ship designs in the expedition cruising segment have been developed to satisfy the modern explorers and travellers. Our vessels have the highest seakeeping standards, and our designs can be customised for any customer specific wish.