Scana awarded Ulstein contract

The design is Ulstein SX134 from Ulstein Design & Solutions, which has the X-Bow hull shape and will be built at Ulstein Shipyard in Norway. The vessels are for Polarcus, based in Dubai, UAE and deliveries are slated for September and December 2011.

The vessels are classified as ICE-1A*, which allows for operation in Arctic waters under harsh ice conditions. All systems are chosen and classified for withstanding operation in ice. The two propellers are driven by two electric motors each, via two of the sophisticated Scana Volda twin-engine gear boxes, a system solution to ensure redundancy in operation.