The ‘Olympic Boreas’ commissioning service operation vessel (CSOV), first of two built at Ulstein Verft in Norway to the Ulstein SX222 design, has been delivered to operator Olympic.
Olympic Boreas has been designed with the Twin X-Stern solution and comes with hybrid power integration. Ulstein’s hull solutions have been developed for harsh sea states, with excellent seakeeping characteristics, to secure safe and comfortable journeys for the crew and passengers. The Twin X-Stern includes four main thrusters: two aft and two in the foreship. With this setup, the vessel is swift and can perform walk-to-work operations in an efficient manner. This has a significant impact on fuel consumption in dynamic positioning operations.
Ulstein Power & Control’s hybrid power solution incorporates a substantial battery system and diesel generators that operate at variable speeds. This design ensures optimal fuel utilisation. The vessel is prepared for methanol fuel, paving the way for zero-emission operations. There is also reserved space for extra battery capacity, allowing full-electric operations once the necessary infrastructure becomes available. The focus is on energy efficiency, resulting in maximised energy-efficient operations, manoeuvrability, and functionality.
Stig Remøy, CEO Olympic Group said: “We are proud to welcome Olympic Boreas, an innovative and pioneering vessel. This ship is a product of the excellent cooperation between Ulstein and Olympic and the strength of the maritime cluster in our region. It will play an essential role in our future operations within offshore energy. We look forward to using this high-quality vessel to promote sustainable, efficient, and safe operations in the industry.”
CEO Ulstein Group Gunvor Ulstein added: “In partnership with Olympic, we have developed and built an exceptional ship, we have collaborated with Olympic on numerous past projects and are gratified that they once again selected Ulstein for this innovative newbuild. I am proud to announce the delivery of this high-quality, next-generation offshore energy vessel that is set to benefit the shipowner for many years ahead.”
The Olympic Boreas is the first CSOV to be completed with the Twin X-Stern. The Ulstein SX222 vessels have a length of 89.6m and a beam of 19.2m. They can accommodate 126 people in 91 cabins.
Olympic and Ulstein, together with other partners, are cooperating in a project to develop a life-cycle assessment (LCA) of new vessels, focusing on the Olympic Boreas and her sister vessel. The implementation of life cycle analysis in shipbuilding and in the operation of the vessel is considered crucial for assessing the environmental impact of maritime technologies and identifying alternative low-carbon and zero-carbon fuels that can contribute to reducing greenhouse gas emissions from ships in a holistic manner.
Image: ‘Olympic Boreas’ (source: Ulstein Design & Solutions)
