Ulstein Verft has launched the second Construction Service Operation Vessel (CSOV) for Olympic; the ‘Olympic Notos’, which, like the recently delivered ‘Olympic Boreas’, features Ulstein’s Twin X-Stern solution.
The contract between Olympic and Ulstein was signed in 2022 and includes the design, engineering and construction of two CSOVs at Ulstein Verft. The hulls are built by the Crist yard in Poland. The vessels are powered by diesel-electric propulsion with variable speed and large battery energy storage systems. Ulstein Power and Control has been contracted to deliver an extended power and automation package, including a large battery system.
The vessels are based on the Ulstein SX222 design from Ulstein Design & Solutions. They have a length of 89.6m and a beam of 19.2m and accommodate 126 people in 91 cabins. The hull shape and hybrid propulsion system are designed to ensure high operational performance and seakeeping and substantially reduced environmental footprint.
Ulstein Verft project manager Helge Torvik said: “It has been a few hectic months since the arrival of the hull in May, but in a structured fashion. The experience from the first project is very valuable for us, and I am satisfied with what we have accomplished so far”.
The hull was gradually transformed from bare steel into a complete vessel in the covered dock hall. Protected from the weather, the outfitting work such as piping and mechanical installations, accommodation work, electrical installations, and external paintwork was performed according to plan. The next phase is the commissioning stage, which has already started.
Image: Launch of ‘Olympic Notos’ (source: Ulstein Werft)
