The construction service operation vessel (CSOV) ‘Olympic Boreas’, featuring Ulstein’s Twin X-Stern, has been launched from the dock hall at Ulstein Verft, Norway.
Olympic Boreas is yard number 318 and the first of two sister vessels for Olympic. As CSOVs, they assist in offshore energy construction projects and service assignments.
Frode Andreassen, VP Commercial, Olympic said: “We are delighted to witness the launch of the CSOV Olympic Boreas in its true colours. Ulstein’s exceptional building quality in the construction process is impressive. We look forward to taking delivery of this state-of-the-art CSOV vessel, equipped with cutting-edge technology that enables sustainable operations, upon its completion this summer.”
Ulstein Verft project manager Helge Torvik added: “The general outfitting work, which consists of accommodation work, electrical installations, piping, and mechanical installations, to name a few, is well underway. The external paintwork was completed while the vessel was located inside the controlled environment of our dock hall. Also, the commissioning stage of the project has started.”
The contract between Olympic and Ulstein was signed in 2022 and includes the 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 & Control has been contracted to deliver an extended power and automation package, including a large battery supply.
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 is designed for high operational performance and seakeeping and substantially reduced environmental footprint.
Olympic, based in Norway, has a fleet that operates in the subsea service and renewable energy markets.
Image: Launch of ‘Olympic Boreas’ (source: Ulstein)
