New Ulstein CSOVs hit key milestones

The steel cutting and keel laying ceremonies for yard numbers 320 and 321 took place at the Crist hull yard, Poland, on 30 January.

“It’s great to be here at the yard and to witness the birth of our two newbuildings,” said Matthias Müller, managing director at Bernhard Schulte Offshore.

“We look forward to the further construction progress of these remarkable offshore vessels planned for delivery in 2025.”

The CSOVs have Ulstein’s TWIN X-STERN which features fore and aft main propeller units to help improve dynamic positioning.

The hulls will be prepared at Crist before being towed to Ulstein Verft in Norway for the final phases, which include outfitting, paint work, electrical installation, equipment integration, commissioning and sea trial.

“We are delighted to be here at Crist, together with Bernhard Schulte Offshore, to celebrate this important occasion for the two newbuilds,” said Lidvar Lillerovde, project manager at Ulstein Verft.

“We look forward to continuing the excellent cooperation between the shipowner, the hull yard and Ulstein Verft yard for these vessels.”