Ship design

Ulstein has been active in the offshore wind market since 2006. We develop solutions to support all stages in the life of offshore wind farms, from planning and development, installation and commissioning, operations and maintenance, through to repowering and decommissioning.

We offer special-purpose vessels for the offshore oil and gas industry, from concept to end product. Our designs are highly-effective and optimised for offshore support and installation at deeper and more remote waters.

We develop fit-for-purpose ship designs and solutions for the seafood industry, ranging from coastal vessels to state-of-the-art ocean-going trawlers. Our designs combine decades of experience in the design of advanced ships with in-house shipbuilding expertise.

We offer a portfolio of designs and equipment packages for the exploration cruise segment. Our thorough marketing and design concept analyses make a solid foundation for developing outstanding adventures and performances in an ever more competitive market.

Ulstein is a leader in ship innovation and has changed the world of ship design. With an iconic brand we have launched ships still unmatched. All this while continuously innovating systems and products through extensive research and development programs, always combining the latest technology with contemporary design.

We offer state of the art ship design and equipment package solutions for RoPax customers worldwide. Our RoPax vessels have the highest seakeeping standards with sustainable travelling in mind.

Shipowners and operators face a rapidly changing maritime industry. They meet new and stricter regulatory requirements, and operations need to be more sustainable and energy-efficient. Further, vessels must ensure maximum value throughout their lifecycle.

Computational Fluid Dynamics, abbreviated as CFD, is in its general meaning a numerical analysis simulation tool for engineers and researchers to help solve problems that involve fluid flows.

Being a global supplier of products and services requires local presence. We provide ship design & equipment packages with extended site support world-wide.

The ULSTEIN X-BOW®, the inverted bow concept, redefined marine engineering. The bow concept was launched in 2005, together with the first shipbuilding contract, and gained immediate interest from shipowners. The X-BOW hull line design has been tried in most weather conditions.

The X-STERN introduces the documented X-BOW® effect to the aft ship. The sloping, higher stern allows for a sharp stern shape in which the transom plate is replaced by a pointed aft. Some of the benefits are: Improved safety for crew and equipment, increased flexibility in operations and reduced fuel consumption.

Following the trails of the X-BOW® and the X-STERN®, the TWIN X-STERN® is yet another innovative design for improved operability and fuel efficiency. This design has many characteristics, but what makes it stand out from the crowd lies somewhere below the waterline.