Norwegian shipbuilder Ulstein has launched the primary vessel that includes the new X-Stern hull design at their Ulstein Verft shipyard in Ulsteinvik, Norway. 

The service operation vessel for the offshore wind trade is certainly one of two being constructed for Bernhard Schulte Offshore, and can be working for Siemens.

The vessel is definitely the primary constructed by Ulstein Group for work in the renewable power section, on this case offshore wind supporting wind farm operations and upkeep, technician lodging and transport, and protected dependable entry to offshore installations.

The X-STERN was first launched in 2014 because the successor to Ulstein’s standard X-BOW hull. The X-STERN is designed so {that a} vessel will be positioned with the strict confronted in the direction of the climate as a substitute of the bow, resulting in improved climate resistance, higher operability and lowered energy and gas consumption whereas on DP mode.

Both vessels for Bernhard Schulte are based mostly on the SX175 design measuring 88 meters in size, a breadth of 18 meters, velocity of 13.5 knots, and lodging for 60 individuals.

Ulstein obtained the order for the vessels in January 2015 by Germany-based Bernhard Schulte by means of its offshore wind affiliate WINDEA Offshore, marking the primary order for the X-STERN hull.