Ulstein Ship Designs

SHORTSEA VESSELS
 Introduction

The Ulstein Group offers different ship design families within

the shortsea shipping segment. The ship family segmentation
is developed after careful market research and in cooperation
with relevant industry partners.
We are a total provider of project making, marine designs, shipbuilding, integrated
systems and ship management. We offer our customers worldwide services, products
and follow-up in a vessel`s entire life cycle. As part of our project making service, Ulstein
Group has developed a shortsea vessel (SSV) portfolio of designs built up around specific
shipping segments. The portfolio includes suitable ship families corresponding to defined
present and future needs of the market.

Ship families in the Ulstein shortsea vessel design portfolio are:

• Container Carriers - 950 TEU, 1 200 TEU, 1 800 TEU, 2 500 TEU
• Dry Cargo Carriers - 3 800 DWT, 4 800 DWT, 5 800 DWT, 8 500 DWT
• Project Cargo Carriers - 6 500 DWT, 12 500 DWT, 18 000 DWT, 25 000 DWT
• RORO Carriers - 2 000 CEU, 3 000 CEU, 4 500 CEU, 6 500 CEU
• Liquid Carriers - 3 800 DWT, 6 000 DWT, 14 000 DWT, 34 000 DWT,
40 000 DWT, 58 000 DWT

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Content

CON TEN TS.... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE

The Ulstein Approach.................................................4-5

The Ulstein Design & Solutions..................................6-7

The Ulstein Systems & Services..................................8-9

The X-BOW®..........................................................10-11

The Ulstein Short Sea Vessels Portfolio

Container Carriers..................................................12-13

Dry Cargo Box-Bulk Carriers..................................14-15

General Dry Cargo Carriers....................................16-17

RORO Carriers.........................................................18-19

Liquid Carriers........................................................20-21

The Ulstein Sales and Representative Offices.......22-23

The Ulstein Marine Services...................................24-25

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 The ULSTEIN Approach ULSTEIN Approach

ULSTEIN Accelerated Business Development (ULSTEIN ABD)

approach
– A strategic consultancy service for fleet renewal, development
and vessel investment

The ULSTEIN ABD approach accelerates the normal fleet development and renewal
process by improving the quality of the decision making process and reducing the
Business
time from business idea generation to fleet investment realisation. The ULSTEIN development
Operational
ABD process includes, but is not necessarily limited to, a process by which the
customer and an Ulstein team work interactively together in three sessions. These
interactive workshops improve the quality of the business development process. Operation
Ship Commercial
design Technical
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report is a superior way of presenting relevant information to a Board of Directors, rated Business

financial institutions and/or investors. Information being produced helps the

communication process internally in the company and among relevant suppliers.
Ship Engineering
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 The ABD Process The ABD Centre The ABD resources

Brokers

Financial University
Board of institutions
Directors relations

Session 1 Session 2 Session 3 Business plan

& Class/ Supplier
Financial
Business Concept Business Concept Authorities experts
institutions Customer
analysis development development solution
experts

ABD team Customer Internal

experts
Investors
Centre experts

Network experts

Ulstein has developed a structured systematic business
development methodology to guide the decision making
process. Performed in collaboration with the customer
and relevant experts, the ULSTEIN Accelerated Business
Development process (ULSTEIN ABD) takes approximately one
to two months from start to finish. It is typically separated
into three sessions. The facilitator guides participants,
following a preset structure that is flexible enough for
individual adaptations.
The ULSTEIN ABD process takes place at the ULSTEIN ABD
Centre, which is fully equipped with interactive boards,
projectors and multi-screen monitors. It provides access to
the tools, sources and databases needed to perform qualified
market and business analyses.
Both internal and external specialists are called upon
when needed. The customer experts, together with the
ULSTEIN ABD Centre experts, make up the core project
group.
With Ulstein’s background in ship design, shipbuilding and
electrical & control systems, Ulstein is uniquely positioned
to guide customers through the fleet renewal and vessel
investment decision-making process.

Session 1 - Business analysis: 2 days

Session 2 - Concept development: 2 days
Session 3 - Business development: 1 day

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 The ULSTEIN Design & Solutions

The Ulstein Group offers marine design packages

to offshore support vessels, heavy offshore vessels
and shortsea vessels.
Ulstein offers a broad range of ship designs for outstanding operation, with
a strong focus on optimum fuel efficiency, reliability and safety. The new and
distinctive X-BOW® improves these qualities. Based on our core values of innovation,
flexibility, involvement and sincerity, we develop the optimum ship design for
any specific operation. Ulstein offers ship design and equipment packages to the
international market. Close cooperation with ship owners, operators and equipment
manufacturers has provided us with immense knowledge and expertise in project
making, project management, system integration and onboard solutions. An Ulstein
design stands out for being safe, reliable, appropriate and having a low life cycle
cost - quite simply providing better operability.

The design offices are situated in different parts of the world - Norway, Turkey, The
Netherlands, China, Poland, Croatia and Slovakia.

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 Ulstein Deliverables
Project making
Project making services include several part services that
deliver results in three main areas:
1. Project value proposition
2. Technical development
3. Project execution
Conceptualization
This delivery contains a definition of tentative design
particulars.
Conceptualization includes:
1. Parameter study - Based on selected comparison and
benchmark designs.
2. Tentative principal particulars - Based on parameter
study.
3. Tentative general arrangement plan - Limited detailing,
but indicating the outline of all decks, subdivision
into main compartments and outline of payload deck
arrangements and dimensioning weights.
4. Brief Specification - Two page description of main
parameters including tentative main dimensions, -deck
areas, -hold volumes, -selection of main and auxiliary
engines, -thrusters etc.
Concept design Basic design
Concept design is a revision and further elaboration of design Basic design is the engineering of vessels for approval.
particulars. The design is detailed enough for the yard to
provide an indicative price for the vessels and to enable the Basic design typically includes:
shipowner to make an investment decision and/or promote 1. Global and Local Strength Calculations.
the design towards investors or other stakeholders. 2. Classification Drawings, incl.:
Profile and Deck Plan
Mid ship Plan
Concept design typically includes:
Shell Expansion
1. Concept study.
Framing Plan
2. Concept marketing package including 3D renderings of
Main Machinery System Schematics
concept.
Main Cargo Area Arrangements
3. Concept development - General arrangement plan.
Main Electrical System Diagrams
4. Concept verification: vessel features.
3. Preproduction Calculations and Manuals, incl.:
5. Concept presentation and promotion package.
Preliminary Intact and Damage Stability Booklet
6. Concept tender package.
4. Obtaining of Class Approvals for the foregoing.
7. Outline specification.
5. Model tests.
8. Makers list.
9. Optional: Model tests.
Detail engineering
Detail engineering is engineering for production and
Contract design
is subject to the qualifications and preferences of the
Deliverables of contract design are detailed enough for the
shipyard(s) building the vessel(s) in question, as well as the
yard and owner to enter into a newbuilding contract with a
preferences of the owner. Ulstein also provides production
firm price.
documentation tailored to the shipyard(s) requirements.
Contract design typically includes:
Equipment package
1. Contract General Arrangement - Including detailed
The equipment package contains a description and price of
accommodation layout, deck arrangements, safety
the main equipment. Also included is logistics management,
arrangements, access ways, navigation bridge etc.
delivery times and conditions.
2. Building Contract Specification.
3. Contract Lines Plan.
Description of type and make of equipment for cargo and
4. Contract Tank Plan.
cargo handling, manoeuvring, navigation, communication,
5. Contract Principal System Schematics.
power train and specialised equipment are unique for the
6. Contract Makers’ List.
various ship types included in the delivery.
7. Revision of relevant documents from preceding stages to
”Contract” status.
Ulstein may also deliver extended and/or partial equipment
8. Ulstein Commercial Offer.
packages according to separate agreements.
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 The ULSTEIN Systems & Services

The Ulstein Group meets customers demand for automation,

installation and operation worldwide.

Ulstein Systems & Services is a highly competent organization that develops,

maintains and manages marine and industrial solutions for electronics, automation
and power control for ships.

Ulstein has the expertise that makes it possible to integrate individual products
into larger systems. In addition to our knowledge of control systems for advanced
vessels, we have solid knowledge of the industrial market. Traditionally, land-based
industry has been at the cutting edge regarding control systems within automation
and communication. We use our experience from land-based industry to develop
innovative solutions for ships.

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 Automation
Ulstein`s expertise in developing system solutions for
shipyards and shipowners all over the globe, has resulted in a
broad portfolio of marine electronics & automation products.
This covers integrated systems for navigation, external
communication and on board solutions.
Installation & Services
Ulstein develops and delivers high quality products for the
individual ship. Each component is subject to the most
stringent quality requirements.
Ulstein possesses unique expertise in engineering, installation,
commissioning and upgrading. We perform on site
installation and retrofits worldwide.
Operation
Ulstein supports the ship owner during the operational life
of a ship. Ship management, aftermarket support and world
wide consultancy services are some of the services ship
owners can benefit from when choosing Ulstein as
business partner.
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 The X-BOW ®

The X-BOW ®
The unique and proven characteristics of the X-BOW® offer significantly higher
transit speed in adverse weather conditions, as well as enhanced fuel economics.
The bow shape ensures soft entry into waves, thus reducing speed loss, pitch-
and heave accelerations, as well as eliminating slamming and vibration problems
associated with conventional bow flare.

The X-BOW® incorporates a forward superstructure and accommodation with

superior noise and vibration levels. The forward superstructure in conjunction with
reduced acceleration levels, greatly increases the cargo payload for the vessel and
reduces the risk of loss or damage of cargo.

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 Principal characteristics Operational benefits Commercial benefits

Reduced wave resistance and air drag providing for:
– Increased transit speed in heavy weather, and/or
– Reduced fuel consumption
Reduced vessel movements providing for:
– Improved work environment
– Enhanced cargo safety
The X-BOW® allows for reduced powering or higher
transit speed or a combination of the two:
Typically for a given average transit speed, the X-BOW®
allows for reduced powering, hence reduced fuel
consumption in the range of 10-15 % over a year`s
operation.

Negligible slamming providing for: For a given powering, the X-BOW® provides for higher
– Reduced need for voluntary speed reduction average transit speed, hence increased annual transport
– Reduced risk of hull damage and structural fatigue capacity in the range of 5-10%.
– Reduced whipping (higher order/multi- node hull vibrations)
– Potentially reduced hull maintenance costs The operational character of the X-BOW® is unique compared
What is it? – Principal Characteristics:
– Potentially prolonged usable vessel life to the multitude of alternative performance increasing
– A novel hull shape, with a redistributed fore ship volume
measures, as it enables the operator to reap the benefit
and substantially reduced flare.
The X-BOW® is not more complex or time consuming that yields the highest return at any given moment, given
– Raised fore ship, normally incorporating accommodation
to build, and our experience means a slightly reduced operational considerations and prevailing market conditions.
and navigation bridge.
construction cost. The hull comprises moderately curved
– Patented internationally by Ulstein.
surfaces that are simple to construct, and the shell effect
allows for reducing the steel weight.
What does it offer?
– Higher transit speed and reduced fuel consumption.
– Reduced vessel movements and vibration, improving crew
comfort, cargo- and vessel safety.

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 Container Carriers

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 Type
DWT (t)
35 000
34 000

32 000

29 000

26 000

23 000

20 000

17 000

CONTAIN ER CARRI ERS 14 000

11 000

The ULSTEIN EUROFEEDER is developed for flexible work in regional and international shortsea 10 000
8 000
container feeder trades, whilst also offering optional features, making the design uniquely
adapted for specialized trades, i.e. reefer containers and high-and-heavy containers.

The holds are high-cube optimized, with allowance for wide body (Euro type) containers.
The majority of holds accept reefer containers. 300 600 900
950 1200
1500
1800
2100 2400
2500
2700
Type
TEU, Nom. (no.)

The deck arrangement allows for oversize containers (45 ft. and 49 ft.), with multiple rows also
allowing for wide body containers. Length over all LOA (m) 138,2 167,1 189,9 205,9
Beam B (m) 23 25 27,8 30,3
The base vessel features a direct coupled slow speed, two stroke HFO engine. The vessel may Depth D (m) 11 14,2 15,7 16,4
optionally be fitted with a diesel-electric propulsion system, which would particularly suit Draught T (m) 8 9,5 10,1 11,4
intermittent reefer trades, during which speed could be moderately compromised for a high Speed (kts) 18 18 20 22
reefer intake.
Capacity* (TEU) 950 1200 1800 2500
Capacity* (DWT) 10 000 14 000 20 000 34 000
All vessel types can also be developed with a conventional bow solution.

C O N TA I N E R C A R R I E R VA R I A N T C O N F I G U R AT I O N
Diesel mechanical engine Diesel electric engine Cranes Pontoon hatches Hydraulic foldable hatches Ice 1A or Ulstein Accommodation
configuration configuration equivalent Standard
CONTAINER CARRIER 950 TEU S O O (2x40 t) S O O O
CONTAINER CARRIER 1200 TEU S O O (2x40 t) S O O O
CONTAINER CARRIER 1800 TEU S O O (3x40 t) S - O O
CONTAINER CARRIER 2500 TEU S O O (3x40 t) S - O O

* = subject to selected variant configuration

O = Optional
S = Standard
– = N/A

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 Dry Cargo Box-Bulk Carriers

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 Size
LOA (m)

125

120

115

110

105

100

95

90
DRY CAR GO BO X- BUL K CARRI ERS
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The ULSTEIN SPEEDLOADER is the future workhorse of coastal and regional shortsea vessels, 80

characterised by significant versatility and high productivity. The design features a single box
hold that may be subdivided by one or two movable transverse bulkheads.

Vessel- and hold dimensions are carefully selected to allow the vessel to double as a container 3300
3800
4300
4800
5300 6300 6800 7300 7800 8300 Type
5800 8500 DWT (t)
carrier as well as be well prepared for cargo owners varying transported lot sizes. The X-BOW®
provides for an enlarged and protected area for deck cargoes and less speed loss in heavy
weather. Length over all LOA (m) 92,8 95 109 116,5
Beam B (m) 14,7 15,6 15 18,5
Typical cargoes would be any bulk, break bulk, steel, aluminium, timber and project cargoes
Depth D (m) 7,5 8,1 7,9 10,2
including high and heavy. The container fitted variant would match the performance of pure
Draught T (m) 5 5,95 6 7,5
container carriers, and exceed the performance of most smaller multi purpose carriers.
Speed (kts) 12 13 12,5 13

Cargo versatility would significantly ensure unsurpassed revenue generating capability in the Capacity* (DWT) 3800 4800 5800 8500

comparable size range. Capacity* (TEU) 160 382 432 660

All vessel types can also be developed with a conventional bow solution.

D R Y C A R G O B O X - B U L K C A R R I E R VARIA N T CON FIG U RATION

Diesel mechanical Diesel electric engine Standard self- Fast self-unloading Pontoon hatches Hydraulic foldable Container fittings Ice 1A or Ulstein
engine configuration configuration unloading excavator excavator hatches equivalent Accommodation
Standard
DRY CARGO BOX-BULK CARRIER 3800 DWT S O O O S O O O O
DRY CARGO BOX-BULK CARRIER 4800 DWT S O O O S O O O O
DRY CARGO BOX-BULK CARRIER 5800 DWT S O O O S O O O O
DRY CARGO BOX-BULK CARRIER 8500 DWT S O O O S O O O O

* = subject to selected variant configuration

O = Optional
S = Standard
– = N/A

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 General Dry Cargo Carriers

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 Size
LOA (m)

170

160

150

140

130

GE NERAL DRY CARGO CARRI ERS 120

110
The ULSTEIN FLEXILOADER is developed for flexible work in international shortsea trades
specialized on project cargo including high and heavy cargoes (wide and long). These vessels 100

are characterised by high versatility and productivity, not least due to the unsurpassed enclosed
cargo space when comparing with most multi purpose carriers.
5000 7500 10 000 15 000 17 500 20 000 22 500 Type
12 500 25 000
The design features two large open box holds subdivided by intermediate movable decks and/ 6 500 18 000 DWT (t)

or bulkheads, and optional aft ramp. The RORO variant would offer a continuous cargo deck
through virtually the full vessel length. Hold- and vessel dimensions are carefully selected to Length over all LOA (m) 110 140 160 170

allow the vessel to double as a container carrier or a specialised offshore supply vessel. Typical Beam B (m) 20,5 22,5 26 30

cargoes would be bulk, windmills, cable reels and project cargoes including high and heavy. Depth D (m) 12,3 13 14 16
Draught T (m) 7,5 8,1 9 10,3
A unique feature of the vessel is the possibility to operate partially as open top, thus offering Speed (kts) 14 15 17 18
unique capabilities for oversize cargoes. All vessel types can also be developed with a Capacity* (DWT) 6 500 12 500 18 000 25 000
conventional bow solution. Capacity* (TEU) 450 800 1200 1600

G E N E R A L D R Y C A R G O C A R R I E R VARIANT CONFIGURATION
Diesel mechanical Diesel electric Pontoon Hydraulic Single screw Twin-screw Cranes Sideloading RoRo ramps Traversing Ulstein Accommodation
engine engine hatches foldable propulsion propulsion system crane Standard
configuration configuration hatches
GENERAL DRY CARGO CARRIER 6 500 DWT S O S O S O O (2x200 t) O - - O
GENERAL DRY CARGO CARRIER 12 500 DWT S O S O S O O (2x350 t) - O - O
GENERAL DRYCARGO CARRIER 18 000 DWT S O S O S O O (2x400 t) - O O O
GENERAL DRY CARGO CARRIER 25 000 DWT S O S O S O O (2x500 t) - O O O

* = subject to selected variant configuration

O = Optional
S = Standard
– = N/A

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 RORO Carriers

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 Type
DWT (t)

16 000
15 500

12 000
11250

8 000
7 500

5 500

RORO CARRI ERS 4 000

The ULSTEIN WAVEMASTER is developed for car carrier (PCTC) operations suitable for both
shortsea and world wide operations. The basic family can be extended at both ends of the size 1000 4000 5000 6000 7000 Type
range from small combination RORO carriers to heavy ROROs of 250 m in length. 2000 3000 4500 6500 CEU (no)

Length over all LOA (m) 150 170 185 200

The X-BOW® applied in all designs offers increased average transit speed in adverse weather
Beam B (m) 25,5 27 32,2 32,2
conditions, ensuring better fuel economy, lower air pollution and decreased risk of damage of
Depth D (m) 25 27 33 35
sensitive cargo.
Draught T (m) 7 7,2 8,5 9

Cargo areas in all standard designs of the family are subdivided and dimensioned according Speed (kts) 18 18,5 20 20,5

to the requirements of the leading European carriers. Internal RORO arrangements are based Capacity* (CEU) 2000 3000 4500 6500

on the efficient cascade system, served by a combination of movable and fixed ramps. Cargo Capacity* (DWT) 5 500 7 500 11 250 15 500
flexibility is enhanced by a number of liftable decks and two heavy decks. Non standard Capacity* (m2) 17 000 25 000 38 000 54 000
arrangements, deck heights and loads can be provided as options. High and heavy
capacity 4,8 m , 2,0 t/m2 4,8 m, 2,0 t/m2 5,3 m, 2,5 t/m2 5,3 m, 3,0 t/m2
All vessel types can also be developed with a conventional bow solution.

R O R O C A R R I E R VA R I A N T C O N F I G U R AT I O N
Diesel mechanical Diesel electric No. of car decks Access ramps Thrusters Ulstein
engine engine Accommodation
configuration configuration Standard
Total Liftable Straight aft Quarter Side Bow Stern
RORO CARRIER 2000 CEU S O 8 2 S S - S S O
RORO CARRIER 3000 CEU S O 9 3 S S - S S O
RORO CARRIER 4500 CEU S O 11 2-4 - S S S O O
RORO CARRIER 6500 CEU S O 12 4 - S S S O O

* = subject to selected variant configuration

O = Optional
S = Standard
– = N/A

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 Liquid Carriers

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 Size
LOA (m)

200
195
190
185
180

160

145
140

120

110
LIQUID CARRI ERS 100
95

The ULSTEIN MAXITANKER is the future workhorse of small and medium sized tankers, 80

characterized by versatility and productivity to carry clean or dirty products.

The design features a double hull subdivided by transverse and longitudinal corrugated 5 000 15 000 25 000 35 000 45 000 Type
55 000 65 000
bulkheads. 3 800 6 000 14 000 34 000 40 000 58 000 DWT (t)

Length over all LOA (m) 93,5 108,9 145,3 184,5 187,6 195,7
All vessels may optionally be specified as IMO Type 1, 2 and/or 3 including carriage of biofuels.
Beam B (m) 14,7 16,6 22,2 27,5 31 38,5

All designs may optionally be arranged with stainless steel centre tanks or full stainless steel Depth D (m) 7,4 8,25 10,9 16,4 17 17

execution. Draught T (m) 5,7 6,5 7,8 10,8 11 11

Speed (kts) 13 13,5 14,5 15 15 14
All vessel types can also be developed with a conventional bow solution. Capacity* (DWT) 3 800 6 000 14 000 34 000 40 000 58 000

L I Q U I D C A R R I E R VA R I A N T C O N F I G U R AT I O N
Diesel mechanical Diesel electric Single screw Twin-screw Conventional Deep well Single Double Stainless steel Ice 1A or Ulstein
engine engine propulsion propulsion cargo punp cargo pump longitudinal cargo longitudinal cargo cargo tanks equivalent Accommodation
configuration configuration configuration configuration tank division tank division Standard
LIQUID CARRIER 3800 DWT S O S O S O S O O O O
LIQUID CARRIER 6000 DWT S O S O S O S O O O O
LIQUID CARRIER 14000 DWT S O S O S O S O O O O
LIQUID CARRIER 34000 DWT S O S O S O S O O O O
LIQUID CARRIER 40000 DWT S O S O S O S O O O O
LIQUID CARRIER 58000 DWT S O S O S O S O O O O

* = subject to selected variant configuration

O = Optional
S = Standard
– = N/A

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 The ULSTEIN Sales & Rep. Offices

Local Ulstein representatives will handle your request and

arrange for contact with the relevant Ulstein business unit.

The Ulstein Group with its headquarters on the west coast of Norway, has long
enjoyed a solid reputation as one of the best shipyards in Scandinavia. Yet in the
past decade, our innovative designs and unique quality services have helped
strengthen our international profile. In an effort to improve services to international
customers and generate new business, a network of international sales and
representative offices in key global locations is being set up.

Ulstein provides world wide services in all phases of a vessel`s life time. New
buildings, conversions and operations are all key areas where Ulstein provides
a variety of services to customers.

Ulstein pursues world wide sales activity for all disciplines in our core businesses
within the offshore support segment, the heavy offshore segment and shortsea
vessel segment.

All services are based upon experience, methodology and system thinking-based
problem solving skills incorporated over a number of years.

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Ulstein world wide

The Ulstein Group is divided into Ulstein companies

four business areas: Shipbuilding activities
Design & Solutions, Systems & Services,
Shipbuilding and Shipping.

Ulstein is represented world wide

by a network of Sales and Norway
Representative Offices in addition to The Netherlands Poland
the regular principal Ulstein business Slovakia Romania
Croatia Ukraine
units and Ulstein shipbuilding activities. Spain Turkey

Houston China
Dubai

Manila

Singapore

Brazil

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 The ULSTEIN Marine Services

Ulstein Marine Services

– A silent revolution in ship management

Ulstein Marine Services (UMS) is part of a larger initiative within Ulstein to expand
services to become an integrated provider of a broad range of ship services,
including design, engineering, construction and operation. UMS will create
competitive advantages for customers by establishing a new performance model
in the marine service industry. Ulstein believe that this model will change how the
industry views ship management.
UMS is focusing on the total value of the vessel, managing cost control, revenue
growth and risk. Ulstein sees a ship as a floating business unit complete with its own
on board management supported by a global network. This approach may challenge
the traditional model of ship management, but Ulstein sees this as the right way
forward.
Ulstein will restore the captain’s and the officers` role again. By empowering and
training the captain and his officers to act like a business team, UMS removes a
layer of management, enabling on board personnel the freedom to make better
decisions, faster. Officers and crew will be subject to performance expectations and
Key Performance Indicators.
Headquartered in Oslo, Norway
UMS is headquartered in Oslo with a crewing and operations centre in Manila,
and five additional fleet support offices under establishment in Houston, Rio de
Janeiro, Rotterdam, Dubai and Singapore. These offices will work with service chain
management, coordinating purchasing, accounting operations, technical support
and crewing. UMS will turn traditional ship management on its head. Our shore
based offices support network will serve the ships, not vice versa.
Bringing it all together
UMS will be linked by ULSTEIN KEY, a software system which enables a unique
fleet wide overview and control of operations for critical and selected processes.
ULSTEIN KEY, which is built on a Teomaki designed-platform, will also include risk
management tools, track KPIs and enable improved performance management of
ships.

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 Ulstein companies
Shipbuilding activities

Mission control Operations/

Crewing
Norway

The Netherlands Poland

Slovakia Romania
OSLO MANILA
Croatia Ukraine
Spain Turkey

China
Houston ULSTEIN KEY
Dubai
THE BUSINESS UNIT
Manila

Singapore

HOUSTON Brazil
SINGAPORE

Fleet support
teams

RIO DE JANEIRO ROTTERDAM DUBAI

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 The Ulstein Group
P.O.Box 158, N-6067 Ulsteinvik, Norway
Tel. +47 7000 8000. Fax +47 7000 8023
www.ulsteingroup.com

Ulstein Ship Brochure SSV Ed.2. 2009