Vickers Ulstein announces structure

The newly-formed Vickers Ulstein Marine Systems is to have its headquarters in Norway, and will employ 5,000 people worldwide it was revealed at last month’s Nor-Shipping. It is expected to generate total sales of over £500 million ($800 million) per year from four business areas: propulsion; engines; deck machinery; and marine technology/global support.

Most of the well known names such as Kamewa, Aquamaster, and Ulstein Frydenbo are in the propulsion group while Bergen Engines and Ulstein Turbine come under engines. Ulstein Ship Technology is grouped with the sales and service support sections.

Vickers Ulstein aims to offer technically advanced products and has adopted a system whereby a customer deals with a single account manager for all transactions.