Newsletter from Ulstein Group No 1 March 2016ULSTEIN TODAY

A modern vessel is a large investment, and all the ‘nice-to-haves’ tend to force the price up. As ship designers and shipbuilders, we know the cost drives of vessel production.

We use this knowledge to develop differentiated design solutions to our customers. Standardising the basics has been done for years in the car industry, and we do likewise. By standardising, a variety of ships can be based on the same platform. Depending on where the vessel

will be operating, various power and propulsion systems can be installed, driving the costs up or down.

Depending on the geographical area of operations, we offer vessels for benign waters (‘Breeze’ specification), as well as vessels installed with more power in order to handle moderate and harsh weather (‘Gale’ and ‘Storm’ specifications). The above illustration shows a diving vessel for ’Gale’ conditions..

POWER DELIVERY FOR JAN DE NULUlstein has signed a contract with AVIC Weihai Shipyard on power & control deliveries for two subsea rock installation vessels for Jan De Nul Group. Ulstein won the contract based on costs, delivery time, functionality and system quality. The Ulstein delivery includes the Power package, consisting of generators, switchboards, motor control centre, thruster frequency converters and motors, DP system, the control system ULSTEIN IAS®, thruster control, as well as the system commissioning.

Our shipbuilding expertise secures a smooth project execution for vessels built in Asia.

During the last 10 years, we have delivered ship designs, or design and equipment packages, for approximately 50 offshore vessels for construction at Chinese yards.Additionally, we have delivered design and equipment packages for close to 20 vessels built at yards in South Korea, Japan, Indonesia and Singapore.

These design deliveries include vessels operating in segments such as supply, rock dumping, derrick lay, pipelay and subsea construction.

In cooperation with the construction yards we can establish teams of experienced shipbuilders / service engineers to provide on-site, day to day service and support to both yards and owners.

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ULSTEIN POWER™ is a complete power package for any type of vessel, and comprises power generation, power distribution and propulsion systems for vessels.

Integrated and optimisedAll power components are thoroughly evaluated, selected and integrated into one complete system to secure opti-mised and cost-effective solutions. Service and remote supportCustomers are supported and serviced by our aftermarket personnel for the complete range of all components. Remote service connections give our service centres access to all parame-ters and system parts.

All ship types and propulsion systemsPower packages for diesel-mechanic, diesel-electric and hybrid propulsion. For any type of vessel: offshore, short-sea, heavy offshore, fishing, cruising, patrolling, transport etc.

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PX121 PROJECTS

Several platform supply vessels of the PX121 design from Ulstein have been delivered from Asian yards lately, and more are underway.

The PX121 design has an overall length of 83.4 metres and a beam of 18 metres. The vessels have a load capacity of approx. 4,000 tonnes and a cargo deck of approx. 850 square metres. The basic design accommodates 24 persons. All vessels carry the patented X-BOW®.

OTTO OFFSHORE SHIPSROC CONSTRUCTIONS

FOUR UNDERWAY AT SWS

NUMBER 100 MILESTONE

VAN OORD NEWBUILD

THE VERY FIRST FROM OCEANA ESTALEIRO‘CBO Oceana’ is the very first vessel constructed by the newly established Oceana Estaleiro yard in Brazil. The vessel is a PX105 design, which is considered a large platform supply vessel. Measuring a length of 89 m and a width of 19 m, the vessel has a deadweight of 4,700 tonnes. The cargo deck is 1,000 square metres. The vessel can carry a crew of 26, and estimated speed is 15 knots. The vessel has successfully completed her sea trial, and was named in March 2016.

X-STERN™ TO SIEMENSUlstein’s patented backward-sloping bow, the X-BOW®, is a very visible feature for most of the vessel designs by Ulstein.

The inverted bow leads to reduced speed loss in head waves with consequently less fuel oil consumption and an increased operational window. Reduced vessel movements in head sea increase safety and crew comfort.

The X-STERN is a similar solution for the stern, and was introduced in 2014. Stern first, the vessel will be less influenced by weather, and pitch motion and wave drift will be reduced. The aft working sector increases.

The ‘Bravenes’ rock dumping vessel is under construction for Van Oord. The Ulstein design delivery includes innovative rock installation equipment. The Fall Pipe Deployment system minimises human interaction during the deployment and recovery of the fall pipe. Mechanisation has been a strong focus in developing the system, enabling higher levels for safety and control.

Bernhard Schulte Offshore has ordered the first two X-STERN vessels. These service operation vessels are also equipped with the X-BOW®. Currently under construction at Ulstein Verft, Norway, the vessels will be delivered in 2016 and 2017. The vessels will be servicing European offshore wind installations for Siemens.

Cosco Guangdong Shipyard, China, is building Ustein’s ship design number 100 for Vroon Offshore Services. The ship, ‘VOS Partner’. is third in a series of six and was delivered in January 2016. It is operating in the North Sea spot market.

The ITG Group and Golden Energy Offshore both have two PX121 vessels under construction at the ROC yard, China. The ITG vessels will be completed in Q2 2016, while the GEO vessel deliveries are set to Q2 and Q4. Included in the design contracts are Ulstein deliveries of equipment, supervision, commissioning and testing.

The sister vessels ‘Go Matilda’ and ‘Go Mundara’ were launched on 6th and 8th of January 2016, respectively. The construction yard is Wuchang Shipbuilding Industry Co., Ltd., China. A total of four PX121 vessels are being constructed for Singaporean Otto Offshore, all are planned for delivery through 2016. The Ulstein contract includes ship design, engineering and main equipment.

KUMA COMPLETIONTwo PSVs based on the P128 design from Ulstein are being constructed at the Guangzhou South China Shipyard for Hong Kong-based Kuma Shipping. The first ship is getting ready for delivery. The design has been developed to serve the general PSV market related to work-over barges and jack-up rigs.

Four PX121 vessels are being built at the SWS Offshore yard for Pacific Radiance, all ready for delivery in Q2 2016. Ulstein delivers design, equipment package, support and commissioning.