The shipbuilding and design company Ulstein has delivered a second CSOV, the “Olympic Notos”, to the offshore shipping company Olympic.
Compared to other ships in this class, the newbuild is said to consume almost 50% less fuel. The “Olympic Notos” will meet the highest safety standards and set new benchmarks in terms of efficiency and environmental friendliness. According to Ulstein, it will be suitable for a wide range of offshore operations, ensuring high performance and reliability for the operators.
Committed to the climate agreement
“At Olympic, we are committed to achieving the climate goals set out in the Paris Agreement and the ‘Olympic Notos’ is an important step in this direction,” said CEO Stig Remøy. “This ship demonstrates our commitment to reducing emissions and promoting sustainability through cutting-edge technology and innovative design. By investing in such advances, we are not only improving operational efficiency, but also making a significant contribution to a cleaner, greener future for the offshore industry.”
Gunvor Ulstein, CEO of the company of the same name, also expressed his delight at the successful collaboration. “This vessel represents our commitment to quality and innovation in the maritime industry,” he said. “We are confident that it will serve Olympic well.”
Representatives from both companies attended the handover ceremony at the Ulstein shipyard. The event recognised the joint efforts and commitment that made this project a success.
Ulstein delivers economical CSOVs
The contract between Ulstein and Olympic was signed in 2022 and covers the design and construction of two CSOVs. The hulls will be built at the Crist shipyard in Poland. Both ships will be powered by diesel-electric hybrid engines and have large electricity storage systems. The service vessels will be 89.6 metres long and 19.2 metres wide, with 91 cabins and space for 126 passengers. The first ship – “Olympic Boreas ” – could already be delivered in July 2024.
Glenn Erik Valø, CCO at Olympic, is delighted with the operating results of the new ships. “These are the world’s most economical CSOVs,” he said. “We have now seen them in operation and can prove that fuel consumption has been reduced by almost 50% compared to other CSOVs. Olympic and the maritime cluster are proving once again that we can turn brilliant ideas into industry-leading vessels.”
The crew is already looking forward to putting the Olympic Notos to sea. Kim Kopperstad, the ship’s captain, explains: “It has been a privilege to work with Ulstein and its suppliers to build this exceptional vessel. The Olympic Notos combines state-of-the-art technology with first-class accommodation, making her extremely functional and a pleasure to work on. I look forward to many successful operations on board the ship.”
