Ulstein X-STERN named next gen ship

The X-STERN solution from Ulstein was awarded the Next Generation Ship Award at the Nor-Shipping opening conference on 2 June.

X-STERN. From Ulstein.

With its focus on innovation, the Next Generation Ship Award recognizes the most promising design among the ships that will be at sea in the coming decade and is awarded to the ship project demonstrating the greatest advances and innovation in design. The design is assessed with respect to energy efficiency, innovation, suitability and flexibility, utilization of technology, safety and security and environmental sustainability.

Eligible projects are those that are contracted but not delivered or are likely to be contracted and built within the next 10 years. Ulstein has contracted the first two vessels featuring the X-STERN, which have been put to use on the SX175 designed offshore wind service vessels to be built by Ulstein Verft for Bernhard Schulte.

“Innovation is at the core of what we do, and we are truly delighted to receive this recognition,” said Gunvor Ulstein, CEO of Ulstein Group. “The offshore industry is experiencing a downturn and eventually oil and gas supplies will come to an end. We do not know what we will be living on 50 years from now, but we do know we will be delivering smarter and sustainable solutions for the future.”