J.P. Morgan orders up to four CSOVs at Ulstein

J.P. Morgan gas ordered two CSOVs and optioned two more

Norway’s Ulstein Verft reports that it has entered into two offshore wind farm Construction Service Operation Vessels (CSOVs) newbuild contracts with J.P. Morgan. The Ulstein SX222 design vessels were originally optioned under a two-plus-two contract placed with Ulstein by Bernhard Schulte Offshore in 2023. The two options have been transferred to institutional investors advised by J.P. Morgan Asset Management, who have declared them and optioned two further vessels.

“We are excited to add to...

https://www.marinelog.com/offshore/offshore-wind/j-p-morgan-orders-up-to-four-csovs-at-ulstein/

Island Constructor set for installation of next-gen subsea equipment

The Island Condor is not the only Island Offshore vessel headed to a shipyard for an upgrade. Ulstein reports that the Island Constructor, a 120 meter Ulstein SX 121 subsea vessel that it delivered in 2008, will return to Ulstein Verft in January for a range of work,

Operated by TechnipFMC subsidiary TIOS AS, the Island Constructor will finish a well service campaign just after year-end and go to Bergen to remove the well service equipment that has been on board for 14 years. It will be replaced...

https://www.marinelog.com/offshore/island-constructor-set-for-installation-of-next-gen-subsea-equipment/

New Schulte CSOVs will be methanol ready

methanol ready engine

Norway’s Ulstein Verft AS has ordered two sets of three MAN 12V175D-MEV methanol ready engines for two CSOVs (commissioning service operation vessels) currently under construction for Bernhard Schulte Offshore (BS Offshore).

The 175D variable-speed gensets enable the vessels to achieve a significant reduction in fuel consumption and emissions. Each comes with an integrated MAN closed-loop SCR (selective catalytic reduction) system, a compact and flexible solution for the battery-hybrid vessels.

M...

https://www.marinelog.com/shipbuilding/engines-fuel/new-schulte-csovs-will-be-methanol-ready/

Nexan returns to Ulstein for next generation cable layer

Next generation cable layer

Paris, France, headquartered Nexans is to add a third cable layer to its fleet. Like its flagship vessel, Nexans Aurora, it will be built by Ulstein Verft in Ulsteinvik, Norway, to a design developed by Ålesund, Norway, based Skipsteknisk (ST). Nexans says the ship, which it calls a third generation cable layer, will be equipped with three turntables, offering a 13,500-tonne loading capacity, and will host a large range of subsea tooling including jetting and plowing tools. Set for delivery in...

https://www.marinelog.com/shipbuilding/nexan-returns-to-ulstein-for-next-generation-cable-layer/

New Olympic CSOVs will feature Ampelmann transfer systems

Ampelmann

The Construction Service Operation Vessels (CSOVs) just ordered at Ulstein Verft by Stig Remøy’s Olympic group will feature Ampelmann’s W-type access systems. The electric motion compensated systems will be permanently integrated into the vessels.

The W-type is one of Ampelmann’s latest electric motion compensated systems. The system is height adjustable and can withstand sea states up to 3.5 meter Hs. Tailor-made to individual vessels, the modular system is well suited for construction,...

https://www.marinelog.com/technology/new-olympic-csovs-will-feature-ampelmann-transfer-systems/

COLUMN | The wind beneath my wings: Ørsted, Siemens Gamesa, Vestas, MingYang, Venterra, REM and Norwind [Offshore Accounts]

Profit warnings, disappointing revenues, and unfortunate surprises with both costs and margins. Sounds a lot like the offshore oil and gas services industry? Actually, I ..

https://www.bairdmaritime.com/work-boat-world/offshore-world/column-the-wind-beneath-my-wings-orsted-siemens-gamesa-vestas-mingyang-venterra-rem-and-norwind-offshore-accounts/

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