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TODAY
U l st e i n
NO 2 2012. TODAY is a Newsletter with
new perspectives from Ulstein GROUP
ulstein bridge vision™
subsea supership
four more fighters
a new viking to battle the north sea
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In memory of Idar Ulstein (1934-2012)
CONTENTS
2In memory of
idar ulstein
4ulstein bridge
vision™ – the
next generation
bridge
8 subsea supership
10 a new viking
to battle
the north sea
12four more fighters
ULSTEIN TODAY NO 2 2012 Published by
Ulstein Group ASA, NO-6067 Ulsteinvik,
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“A visionary
industrialist,
a builder of
society, and
– a good friend”
Idar Ulstein, former CEO and Chairman of the Board of
Ulstein Group passed away on 29 April 2012. He is deeply
missed by his family and friends and the people he
worked with. Here we present obituaries from three of
Idar’s business associates; Jan Berset, Mayor of Ulstein
municipality, Egil Holland in The Federation of Norwegian
Industries and Johannes Solstad in Solstad Shipping.
In memory
Idar and I met almost 30 years ago.
It started with a phone call from
Idar, asking me if it wasn’t about
time we contracted a newbuild at
ULSTEIN. I liked the idea and
travelled to Ulsteinvik to meet him.
We connected immediately and
our first UT712 was contracted
and delivered in 1984. Later, two
UT718s and another UT712
were delivered.
was listed in 1997, Idar became a
member of the board.
During the planning and
construction of the new ship
designs, Idar and I got to know
each other really well. We had a
lot in common and enjoyed each
other’s company. What started
out as a business relationship,
developed into friendship, also
between our families.
A visionary industrialist,
a builder of society,
and – a good friend
It was with great sorrow that I
received the news of Idar Ulstein’s
death. I’ve had the pleasure of
knowing Idar since the early 1970s,
when oil had recently been found
on the Norwegian continental
shelf. Idar soon realized the great
potential for a shipbuilder in this
market, and started his visionary
maritime industrial project of
developing vessels particularly
Several newbuilds were
constructed at ULSTEIN, both
before and after the turn of the
millennium. When our company
After Idar became ill, we didn´t
meet often, but we kept in close
contact by telephone.
Idar, you are greatly missed. Peace
upon your good memory.
Johannes Solstad
FRONT PAGE illustration: the norwegian school of architecture and design (AHO), ULSTEIN BRIDGE VISION™. PHOTOS AND ILLUSTRATIONS: AHO (p. 4-7),
ULSTEIN (p. 8-15), Tony Hall (p. 3, 9 right, 10-11 top), Norwegian Design Council (p. 7 right), Ingrid Verschuren (p. 13 bottom), Vasco Pinhol (p. 13 top right)
suited for handling offshore activities
off the Norwegian coast. Today, 40
years later, it’s safe to say that his life’s
work of “turning visions into reality”
has become a tremendous success.
I have been mayor of Idar’s local
community, Ulstein, for almost ten
years, including in the period during
which the former Ulstein Group was
listed on the stock exchange and later
acquired by Vickers/Rolls-Royce, except
for the shipbuilding division, which was
kept by Idar’s family. In my time I have
seen and greatly appreciated Idar’s
influence and the very important impact
of his industrial activities on the
enormous growth in Ulstein. We should
all be very grateful for the significant
contribution of his maritime industrial
activities to the develop-ment of our
community into a modern society.
Idar had a very strong personality with
“arguments as strong as steel”. When
he said something, people listened. Not
because he was Idar Ulstein, but
because his arguments were solid and
his thoughts visionary. Without Idar as
a “leading star”, the maritime industry
in the Søre Sunnmøre region would
definitely not have held the strong
position it holds today both locally and
internationally. For this we should be
eternally grateful to Idar Ulstein and his
visionary life’s work.
Jan Berset
A giant has passed away
It was with great sadness that I
received the news that Idar Ulstein – a
man I’ve known and looked up to for
many years – had passed away.
Idar first entered my professional life in
the 1970s, when I was sales manager at
the Aukra Bruk shipyard. The yard won
the contract to construct Maersk’s first
shelter deck offshore vessels and my
boss, Paul Obert Huse, decided to ask
Idar for help. ULSTEIN ended up
building two of the ships and we
worked together closely on the
construction drawings. Not long after,
ULSTEIN introduced the UT 704 series.
Idar’s genius at selling designs externally
resulted in ULSTEIN taking the lead in
the development of offshore ships. If a
company wanted an offshore vessel
they asked for a UT 704. This was much
to the irritation of those of us who had
our own designs! The development of
ULSTEIN into a company offering
shipping equipment and systems was
also an astute business strategy, helping
the company to become a major player
in the global maritime sector.
He was strong, stubborn, firm and a
strategic thinker, with a good eye for
what was profitable. When Idar spoke,
people listened.
Idar Ulstein has left a deep and unforgettable impression upon maritime
developments, both locally and nationally.
Egil Holland
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ULSTEIN BRIDGE VISION™
Window
on the
future
A future of sustainable marine operations calls
for the innovation of better, simpler and safer
solutions. ULSTEIN’s strong commitment to
finding new and improved ways of doing things,
has led us to explore the operational centre of
a ship – the bridge, and come up with a pathbreaking concept, ULSTEIN BRIDGE VISION,
the future of bridge control.
According to Tore Ulstein, head of market and innovation and
Chairman of the Board of Ulstein Group, the guiding principle and
motivation behind the company’s development of ULSTEIN BRIDGE
VISION™ has been to simplify the interaction between the user and
complex systems and to develop safer bridge solutions. “We have
taken an important step to develop a user-friendly bridge with a
simplified user interface, and I believe ULSTEIN BRIDGE VISION™
can become an innovation on par with the X-BOW® hull line
design,” he says.
Gesture-controlled infographics displayed on bridge windows.
A system that automatically adapts to the individual user’s preferred
setup. A new type of user-defined ergonomic work stations. These
are just some of the features of the patent-pending concept.
innovation through Collaboration
The scope and ambitious goal of the project required a collaborative
approach. Bridge Manager in Ulstein Power & Control, Arne Ove
Rødstøl, explains how ULSTEIN engineers sought the expertise of
industrial, graphic and interaction designers from Oslo School of
Architecture and Design (AHO). “Together, we’ve created a
human-centred operational environment for the future ship bridge.
Our focus throughout has been on the user, and the concept
includes work space designs and new ways to interact with
bridge systems.”
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“It’s downright
impressive!”
“I take my hat off to ULSTEIN,
and how they dare to think so
radically new. This is the most
exciting project I’ve ever been
involved in. It’s downright
impressive!” says Skule
Storheill, Director R&D and
Innovation at the Norwegian
Design Council.
technology with a human heart
The human-centred approach has guided
the development process. Together, AHO
and ULSTEIN have painted a detailed
picture of the end users – the crew – and
how they perform tasks during various
operations. With nearly a century of
maritime experience, ULSTEIN brought
valuable insights to the analysis. AHO
researchers then added details after
spending time on offshore supply vessels
observing how the crew actually used the
equipment on the bridge.
“The observation process yielded several
remarkable findings. Findings that would
not have been revealed through feedback,
due to the fact that the users are often
unaware of the details of their movements
in a complex work situation,” says Kjetil
Nordby, Associate Professor at AHO.
unique Ergonomic benefits
The conditions at the work stations has
been given a lot of attention in this
project. “The human body works best
when it can alternate between sitting,
standing and walking – or as stated by a
noted ergonomic expert, ‘the next
position is the best’,” explains Nordby.
The future work station offers unique
ergonomic benefits through combining
an innovative bridge chair design with
multiple sitting positions and a new
groundbreaking console design. In
addition, the new bridge adapts both the
workspace and software setup to the
individual user’s specific requirements.
“The ergonomic benefits of ULSTEIN
BRIDGE VISION™ will help reduce fatigue
during complex operations and increase
the crew’s ability to concentrate. This
diminishes the potential for accidents,
injury and ill health,” claims Nordby.
window on the future
Through the use of optical projections,
information will pop up directly on the
windows (full frame head-up display) on
the aft bridge and on seamless monitors
directly below the windows on the front
bridge. Operators can then access
controls and information by using intuitive
touch-commands and gestures.
The optical projection of information
provides the users with all relevant details
related to an operation in their line of
vision, which improves their ability to
safely operate the vessel. It also makes
coordination between crew members
performing interdependent operations
much simpler, in that they can see the
same information although positioned
apart from each other.
“Captains often say that the most
important information is outside the ship.
The beauty of ULSTEIN BRIDGE
VISION™ is that you do not have to
choose between internal and external
information because both can be viewed
simultaneously,” Rødstøl says.
The system prioritises information based
on the operation and situation of the ship.
For example, when the ship is in transit
mode, illustrations will be presented on
a large, seamless surface below the
windows on the front bridge. A
real-time overlay is also possible,
where the head-up display provides
information on operationally critical
tasks by showing elements the user
cannot spot directly, such as fog,
darkness or elements hidden behind
objects. The display systems can
also turn the bridge into a simulator
for training or preparation before a
critical operation.
Simplicity, safety
and sophistication
The bridge solutions of ULSTEIN
BRIDGE VISION™ are designed
for easy installation, and the user
interface is simple and identical on
all systems on the bridge. According
to Rødstøl, a consistent system is
safer and more efficient because the
users become proficient in a shorter
period of time and need less training.
ULSTEIN BRIDGE VISION™
provides a comprehensive and
sophisticated framework for
operating advanced vessels, and
offers a high level of flexibility and
comfort for the crew, improving
their operational effectiveness.
“It is a bridge revolution rather than
a bridge evolution,” concludes
Tore Ulstein.
ULSTEIN BRIDGE VISION™
is a project by ULSTEIN in cooperation with
– Kwant Controls B.V.
– Oslo School of Architecture and Design (AHO)
– Ålesund University College
supported by the Norwegian Design Council and the
Research Council of Norway.
The project Storheill is fascinated by is ULSTEIN
Bridge Vision™, a project which has received
support from the DIP programme (Designdriven Innovation Programme), developed by
the Norwegian Design Council and backed by
the Norwegian Ministry of Trade and Industry.
“DIP is used as an incubation kick-off for
businesses that are committed to working
strategically and systematically from the very
start of an innovation project. The idea is that
collaboration between industrial designers and
a company’s product experts opens up for fresh
thinking and new ideas,” says Storheill.
“ULSTEIN wanted to improve the traditional
bridge solutions for ships. By studying how the
end users actually make use of the products and
systems on the bridge, several ideas for an
improved future bridge emerged.”
Now, one year later, ULSTEIN Bridge Vision™
has developed into a large R&D project
supported by the Research Council of Norway.
“The project proves the power and potential of
a design-driven approach to innovation and we
will use it as a best practise case throughout the
Norwegian industry,” concludes Storheill.
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SUBSEA
SUPERSHIP
Arctic shipping specialist GC Rieber
Shipping has joined forces with
ULSTEIN to develop a high-capacity
subsea vessel of SX121 design with a
new standard in operational security
and performance.
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“There’s a growing trend towards harsher
environments, more remote areas and
deeper waters, and we expect the market
for this type of vessel to be attractive,”
commented Irene W. Basili, CEO in GC
Rieber Shipping, on the announcement
of the shipbuilding contract, which also
includes an option for a sister vessel.
A perfect match
“Our organisation has broad expertise
in developing advanced, high-capacity
offshore vessels together with customers,
so this project suits us perfectly,”
comments Tore Ulstein, deputy CEO in
Ulstein Group. He goes on to explain why:
“Minimal operational downtime is
paramount for GC Rieber Shipping,
and that is a design criterion we are
accustomed to.”
extremely reliable
Vessel availability will be maximised
thanks to the vessel’s “Operation+”
feature, an evolution of GC Rieber
Shipping’s own so-called “Fail-to-Safe”
approach. According to Bjørn Valberg,
GC Rieber Shipping’s technical director,
“This top-class vessel will strengthen
our position in the high-end subsea
segment,” says Irene W. Basili, CEO in
GC Rieber Shipping.
Members of the technical design team in ULSTEIN in front of an SX121 tank test
model displayed in ULSTEIN’s corporate exhibition, from left Per Arne Riksheim,
Ann Katrin Barstad, Geir Sivertstøl and Terje Våge.
“Fail-to-safe” means that “even if a ship
encounters a failure it is rendered in a
safe condition. Our objective with this
ship is to take that philosophy a step
further,“ he says, and continues:
and the power stations, make up a total
which will ensure that assignments are
carried out in a continuous process. The
vessel meets the highest standard for
dynamic positioning, DYNPOS-AUTRO,
with redundancy on all major components
on board.”
Operation+” allows the
vessel to continue to operate
even if it has experienced a
significant failure.
ULSTEIN’s team has been working to
turn this concept into reality.
“Consequently, extended redundancy has
been a major focus in the development of
this design project,” says Geir Sivertstøl,
principal engineer electrical systems in
Ulstein Design & Solutions.
He continues: “The vessel is prepared for
pipe laying operations, and is equipped
with three side thrusters and three main
thrusters to keep the vessel on a steady
course during these operations. This,
together with the system architecture
“In compliance with this design
philosophy, the switchboard system,
propellers and diesel motors can be
configured in groups of two, three or four.
In case of an AUTR operation, i.e.
the occurrence of a single major failure,
the vessel will only lose one third of its
installed power package and propulsion,
and will be able to complete the
operation with two thirds of its capacity,”
says Sivertstøl.
Flexible and equipped
The 130-metre long and 25-metre wide
vessel is designed to operate in harsh
environments and deep waters with a
top speed of 14.5 knots. She is equipped
with a 250 ton AHC (active heave
compensated) offshore crane that will
mainly be used for lowering and lifting
heavy equipment to and from the sea
bottom. The ship has a large cargo deck
for offshore construction work, and will
The operational flexibility
of the SX121 design enables the
owner to operate in a wider
range of market segments.
carry two ROVs (remotely operated
vehichles); one to be launched from the
starboard side and the other through
a moon pool.
The vessel can accommodate 130
persons and will be constructed in
accordance with the latest international
environmental regulations.
Furthermore, the ship has been designed
with SURF (subsea umbilical riser and
flowline) capabilities, and is prepared for
the installation of a below-deck basket/
carousel with a 2500 ton capacity, as well
as a 250 ton VLS (vertical lay system) for
deployment through the moon pool.
It is, as Valberg stresses, a compellingly
comprehensive package: “One of the
main reasons for choosing the SX121
design from ULSTEIN is its inherent
flexibility, which allows several types of
operations and enables us to operate in a
wider range of market segments. The
fact that we can utilise the 250 ton crane
to the maximum of its capability both in
offshore and subsea lifts on this vessel
was another deciding factor.”
Irene W. Basili has imparted that the new
addition to the company will “Strengthen
our position in the high-end subsea
segment” and that she is looking forward
to receiving a “top-class vessel from
ULSTEIN,” – a sentiment that potential
charterers will no doubt agree with.
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A new Viking
to battle the
North Sea
A meeting in the dock hall
at Ulstein Verft, from
left: APM technical Tommy
Norhagen in Ulstein Verft,
offshore manager Vidar
Øvstedal in Subsea 7,
chief Geir Tom Mæland in
Eidesvik Offshore and
project manager Roar
Riise in Ulstein Verft.
Safety, efficiency and environmental
considerations have been the prime focus when
developing the offshore construction vessel
‘Seven Viking’. Currently under construction at
Ulstein Verft, she will be delivered to Eidesvik
Seven AS at the end of 2012, and go straight
into a long-term contract for Statoil.
“They have worked really hard and shown
a great interest in building a very good
product for Eidesvik and Subsea 7.”
Ulstein, Eidesvik Offshore and Subsea 7 have joined forces to develop the next
generation construction support vessel.
The vessel of SX148 design from
ULSTEIN of ICE-C class is designed and
built for operations in harsh and cold
environments. The vessel and equipment
have been developed and customised
according to Statoil’s specifications and
she can carry out subsea work such as
inspection, maintenance and repair (IMR)
of oil installations on the seabed. The
vessel is also equipped for scale
treatment and RFO operations.
Complex project
“Three persons from Eidesvik; the
captain, the chief and myself, have been
involved in the project from an early
stage. This is my third project at ULSTEIN,
and the most complex,” says Ellen Sofie
Hiberg Ottesen, project manager in
Eidesvik Offshore.
“The vessel is very compact and it was
therefore extremely important to put
resources into optimising the equipment
arrangement, most of which is integrated
in the hangar, before the actual
construction work started. The building
period is quite short for such an advanced
vessel, so the period during which we have
completed all the engineering has been
hectic and labour intensive,” says Ottesen,
who wishes to extend a big thank you to
the project team and all those at Ulstein
Verft involved in the project:
HSE focus
While Eidesvik has focused on the
vessel’s maritime qualities in order to
develop the best possible operational
platform, co-owner Subsea 7 has worked
specifically on the technical solutions of
an operational nature, including
freeboard, deck space, hangar,
operational control room, workshops and
offices. The moon pool and a customised
MHS (module handling system) are
integrated in the ship’s hangar in an
efficient layout providing a good and safe
working environment.
“The MHS is designed for safe launch and
retrieval of subsea modules of weight up
to 70 tons, and all the best solutions were
developed to ensure safe and efficient
operations”, says Vidar Øvstedal, who is
offshore manager in Subsea 7,
and continues:
“Cooperation and communication are
essential, so we have gathered all
operational personnel in one area placed
directly above the hangar, and panoramic
windows in the control room give full
overview of the hangar. Additionally, the
vessel has been developed to meet the
highest working environment and HSE
standards. She is a comfort class COMF-V
(3) vessel, with low noise and vibration
levels. To achieve minimal noise levels in
the hangar, the winches for the ROVs, the
MHS, utility equipment etc. are electrical.
To minimise working at heights and
manual handling, man riding baskets and
utility cranes will be installed in the hangar.
The vessel has a high freeboard, which
provides added safety for the deck crew.
Several enviromental initiatives have been
taken when designing the vessel, which
carries the Clean Design notation. The
vessel has diesel electric propulsion, which
reduces atmospheric emissions, and the
ship’s electrical winches mean zero
emission of lubricating oil.”
Three-way systems
The vessel is 106.5 metres long and 24.5
metres wide and can accommodate 90
persons. She can maintain a service speed
of 16 knots fully mobilised for IMR
operations. The 135 ton AHC (active
heave compensated) offshore crane on
deck will mainly be used for lowering and
lifting heavy equipment from and to the
seabed. Two work ROVs (remotely
operated vehichles) and one observation
ROV can be lowered from the ship side.
The ship has a dynamic positioning class
single major failure, the vessel will still
have two thirds of the thruster power
available.
A snapshot from the ‘Seven Viking’
kick-off meeting, from left: Eidesvik’s
project manager, Ellen Sofie Hiberg
Ottesen, and technology & development
vice president, Vermund Hjelland,
together with Subsea 7’s project
manager, Leif Thorsen, and technical
manager, Torgils Skaar, and Ulstein
Verft’s project manager Roar Riise.
2 (DP2) system, and can work on DP in
5-metre significant wave height.
The ship’s power system is divided in
three, and includes three thrusters aft,
three fore and three auxiliary systems.
The three-way main switchboard is the
largest switchboard ever delivered from
Ulstein Power & Control, and in case of a
“This being an advanced vessel and a
prototype, we have put much effort into
engineering the full-integration solutions,”
says assistant project manager technical
Tommy Norhagen at Ulstein Verft.
“In the most hectic production phase,
almost 400 people were working on the
vessel, and as we speak, we are busy
installing the large charterer-supplied
equipment package. We believe that
Eidesvik Seven will receive a highly
advanced and optimised vessel for
subsea operations this December.”
Facts:
Eidesvik Offshore: Eidesvik operates a
modern fleet of highly specialised vessels
in three main segments; Supply and
Logistics, Subsea, and Seismic survey
and cable laying.
Subsea 7: Subsea 7 is a seabed-tosurface engineering, construction and
services contractor to the offshore
energy industry worldwide.
ULSTEIN: ULSTEIN is an internationally
renowned provider of ship designs,
shipbuilding and system solutions for ships.
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FOUR
MORE
FIGHTERS
Extended
integration
Blue Ship Invest orders
another four efficient and
flexible workhorses from
ulstein for delivery in 2013.
Ulstein Power & Control will
deliver the complete power
solution, including the power
distribution and propulsion
systems, based on the company’s
own design to the four PX121
vessels to Blue Ship Invest.
“Our distribution system has for many years
been recognised as compact and reliable.
Now we have also added electrical propulsion
to our portfolio and designed a complete
electrical power system. The new range of
frequency converters and motors for
thrusters and propulsion units gives us full
control of the electrical propulsion drive line,”
says managing director and COO of Ulstein
Power & Control, Gunnar H. Hide.
“The new solution is developed in close
cooperation with Ingeteam Group, an
experienced producer of main components
for the electrical drive line, including
frequency converters and motors. In close
cooperation with us, they have optimised
their products to meet our performance
requirements and standards. All components
and interfaces are developed in order to
achieve a perfect match for the complete
system solution,” says sales manager in
Ulstein Power & Control, Peter Pilskog.
Market trends and very good feedback on ‘Blue Fighter’, their first ship in operation,
triggered Blue Ship Invest to contract another four platform supply vessels (PSVs) of
the PX121 design from ULSTEIN. All are scheduled for delivery in 2013.
When ‘Blue Fighter’, delivered in January
2012, had been in service for some
months, ULSTEIN received the following
appraisal from the captain: “She is
remarkably efficient and comfortable in
all weather conditions. She can maintain
her speed in weather conditions where
other vessels have to reduce their speed.
A vessel of this type would be my
preferred choice. She is the best by far.”
“In Q3 2012, Blue Ship Invest will
receive the second vessel of this design
contracted in December 2010. But,
developments in the PSV market,
combined with very good operational
feedback from Remøy Shipping, which
manages the vessel on our behalf, led us
to contract a series of another four PSVs
of the same type,” says CEO in Ulstein
Group, Gunvor Ulstein.
Blue Ship Invest is an investment
company in Ulstein Group. The purpose
of the company is to invest in newbuilds,
not to be a shipping company. “Ulstein
Group’s expertise is in design, system
solutions and ship construction. Ship
management is not part of our group’s
business scope, and all six vessels are for
sale,” states Ulstein.
The PX121 is a medium-sized platform
supply vessel with a length of 83.4 metres
and a beam of 18 metres. It has a cargo
deck of 875 square metres and a load
capacity of 4,200 tonnes (dwt). It has a
maximum speed of approximately 15
knots and modern accommodation
for 24 persons.
Efficiency and flexibility has been the focus
in the development of the PX121. The ship
is adapted to the requirements for longer
and deeper boreholes and activities
further from shore. In addition to tanks for
oil, water and drilling fluids, the vessel has
four stainless steel tanks for flammable
liquids. The vessel is equipped with a
dynamic positioning system Class II and
meets the requirements of DNV’s Clean
Design and ICE-C notations. The ship is
also equipped with catalysts for all four
main engines.
The vessel features the X-BOW® hull line
design, which offers efficiency over a
wide draught range. This is important for
PSVs as they frequently operate with
varying loads. Moreover, the X-BOW has
unique, advantageous qualities in terms
of motion and propulsion efficiency in
moderate and heavy seas. Both the hull
and choice of propulsion system make
the vessel particularly suited for North
Sea and North Atlantic conditions.
System integration means working closely
together with suppliers and customers to
ensure that main technical components on
board match the planned system requirements, functionality and approval standards.
“As a system integrator, we assist the
customer during the different ship
construction phases. This reduces project
risk for the customer,” comments Pilskog.
“ULSTEIN’s service teams follow the power
solution from commissioning and through
the entire lifecycle of the products and
system solutions. In addition, Ingeteam’s
worldwide service network is available
24/7 for the best possible service anytime,
anywhere,” ends Hide and Pilskog.
‘Blue Fighter’ has received very positive feedback after operating in the
North Sea since delivery in January 2012.
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Science rocks
“I would follow this course even if it lasted all summer,”
expressed one of the twenty-five children aged ten to twelve,
who attended the summer science course “Stardust, balloon
rockets and the invisible world”.
Medical student Emilie Hemma was in
charge of the course, which has been
developed by The Science Factory.
“We need to show children that science is
cool and fun. Science is all around us, it’s
important, and we hope that this course
will motivate them for further learning.
The children had lots of fun, and they
enjoyed seeing their parents’ workplace.
One of the highlights was the tour on board
one of the newbuilds, the seismic vessel
‘Polarcus Adira’, and several now want to
become engineers,” Emilie says with a smile.
This year’s course was a pilot project
initiated by ULSTEIN and open for
children of the company’s employees.
The feedback so far brings promise
of similar courses in the future:
“This was fun, and I have made new
friends. It is so much better than just
staying at home!”
offshore WIND
contract
New rio
premises
Dutch-based Offshore
Windforce (OWF) has
awarded ULSTEIN subsidiary
Ulstein Idea Equipment
Solutions BV the contract for
the engineering, procurement
and construction (EPC) of
two pile gripper frames for
the West Duddon Sands wind
farm installation project.
The Brazil-based Ulstein Belga Marine
moved into new premises in Rio de
Janeiro in August 2012.
“This is the biggest contract for our
company so far and it is a significant step
for us in the offshore market,” says Arjan
Boezeman, Director of Concepts and
Sales in Ulstein Idea Equipment Solutions,
and responsible for the project
management and execution supervision.
He adds: “The lower weight of our
gripper frame design makes it more
cost-effective than competing product.”
At delivery in April 2013, the pile gripper
frames will be installed on two jack-up
platforms that will be used for the
installation of an offshore wind farm
of 108 wind turbines west of Duddon
Sands in the Irish Sea.
The frames will be used to support
mono-piles when first placed onto the
seabed until they have been hammered
to their final, fully installed position whilst
allowing adjustment of the inclination
angle of the pile.
“We have worked closely with our client
to meet their requirements, and we are
committed to delivering equipment of the
highest quality with regards to operability
and safety,” ends Boezeman.
vessels for HARSH
ENVIRONMENTs
Esvagt deliveries
Danish shipowner Esvagt expands its fleet
of standby/rescue vessels with another two
advanced multi-role vessels of SX123 design
from ULSTEIN in summer/autumn 2012.
After delivery from from shipyards in
Spain, they will enter long-term contracts
offshore Norway; ‘Esvagt Stavanger’ for
Statoil in the North Sea and ‘Esvagt
Aurora’ for Eni on the Goliat field off the
coast of Finnmark in northern Norway.
The first standby/rescue vessel of this
design, ‘Esvagt Bergen’, was delivered to
Esvagt in March 2011, and operates for
Statoil in the North Sea.
The vessels are the first standby/rescue
vessels with X-BOW® hull line design.
The X-BOW enables higher speed and
steadier motion in rough weather
conditions and heavy sea, and is thus a
performance enhancing feature in rescue
operations, where time is of the essence.
The 80-metre long and 17-metre wide
‘Esvagt Stavanger’ can maintain a speed
of up to 17 knots and accommodate 370
survivors. The 7-metre longer ‘Esvagt
Aurora’ is optimised for operations in
cold waters.
ULSTEIN delivered two arctic-ready seismic vessels to Polarcus
in 2012, ‘Polarcus Amani’ and ‘Polarcus Adira’. They are both
working to the shipowner’s satisfaction under harsh weather
conditions in Northwest Europe.
At the delivery of the second vessel,
‘Polarcus Adira’, in June, CEO Rolf
Rønningen in Polarcus expressed: “The
vessel is delivered on time and under
budget, and the quality of the vessel is
second to none.”
VP Marine Projects Svein Johnny Naley in
Polarcus states that the first positive
impression of the two vessels is a lasting
one: “We are extremely pleased. The
vessels are very comfortable and efficient,
so the crew is happy and the marine
acquisition department is very content.
The cooperation between ULSTEIN and
Polarcus has been highly successful.”
The company, which offers navigational
communications service and equipment,
as well as a broad range of ULSTEIN ship
designs, is experiencing steady growth.
“With close to 30 employees, the old
premises were too small. Our new 1600
m2 premises in São Cristovão in Rio
includes a training room with capacity for
20 persons, an electronic workshop and
a mechanical workshop. This means we
can increase our existing activities and
expand into new markets such as the
automation and electrical segments,”
says managing director André Britto
in Ulstein Belga Marine.
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