Design conversions

If you are interested in making your vessels more attractive for a charterer, or a potential purchaser, using them in a more profitable market segment, or to reduce its operating costs, Ulstein can help you in the conceptualisation and realisation of conversion, upgrades and retrofits of your existing tonnage.

Conversions, upgrades and retrofits are smart alternatives to increase the appeal and performance of your existing tonnage. We can cover the whole process from initial idea to turn key solution. Our designers and engineers can convert any vessel into a new life in a new segment – to secure the shipowner a ‘new’ vessel with a short delivery time.

Giving a second life to offshore vessels
Giving a second life to offshore vessels

Giving a second life to offshore vessels

A large number of offshore vessels are cold stacked or idled. These vessels have potential in other markets, such as yacht support and offshore wind.

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Esvagt Leah and Esvagt Heidi, photo Uavpic.com.

Upgrading tonnage to a new life

A shipowner's decision on upgrading a vessel into an updated, ready-classed version, or converting it to a new segment can lead to increased interest and a firm contract. Our shipbuilding team can perform the job, and secure the shipowner a competitive vessel with a short delivery time.
An SOV vessel converted from a PX121 platform supply vessel.

PSV conversion - moving to a new lease of life as SOV or IMR vessel

We have developed new-life solutions for our series of medium-sized PX121 PSVs, capitalising on the inherent strength of the vessel’s solid platform. One option is the conversion into an SOV vessel for the offshore wind or oil & gas markets. Another option is the conversion into a flexible subsea IMR vessel.
Modular conversion transforms a PSV into a Multifunctional Vessel.

Cost-effective vessel conversion using standardised modules

High costs in converting existing vessels can efficiently put an end to updating a fleet. With predefined modules, a vessel can be mobilised for other types of work within a few days without intervening in the ship structure. When mission is completed, the module can easily be demounted.

Looking for an effortless conversion process? - We can support you from idea to turn key solution.

Esvagt Leah and Esvagt Heidi at Ulstein Verft, photo by Uavpic.com.

Stay competitive with our aftermarket services

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.
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CFD simulations

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.
Ship repair and conversions
Ship repair and conversions

Ship repair and conversions

Our ship yard delivers high quality ship repair and conversions. With a covered dock hall and all service workshops in close vicinity, the work is carried out in an efficient manner. Close collaboration between naval architects and the project team secure cost effectiveness, quick responses and complete conversions.

Ship repair and conversions

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