Ulstein Verft welcomes first of two CSOV hulls

The hulls of the diesel-electric TWIN X-STERN CSOVs will be built by the Crist yard in Poland. Ulstein Power & Control has been contracted to deliver an extended power and automation package, including a large battery supply.

“The general outfitting work in the months ahead consists of accommodation work, electrical installations, piping and mechanical installations, to name a few,” explained project manager Helge Torvik at Ulstein Verft.

“The vessel will undergo paint work whilst located inside the controlled environment of the dock hall. The commissioning and testing will be executed during the final months of the project,” he added.

The vessels are based on the ULSTEIN SX222 design from Ulstein Design & Solutions and are methanol-ready. They have a ‘4-wheel-drive-system’ design which is said to significantly reduce fuel consumption during dynamic positioning.

“With a focus on environmental sustainability, the vessels are not only prepared for methanol fuel but also have the flexibility for additional battery capacity, moving us towards a greener and more emission-conscious maritime future and making this vessel fully compliant to meet the commitment with the Paris agreement,” said Marius Bergseth, chief operating officer of Olympic.

Each has a length of 89.6m and a beam of 19.2m and accommodate 126 crew in 91 cabins.T