One of the most advanced vessels ever built specifically for the offshore wind market has gone to work at the Gemini offshore wind farm in the North Sea off the coast the Netherlands. The vessel, named Windea La Cour, was designed by the Norwegian shipbuilding group Ulstein and is the first to featured their patented X-Stern hull, similar to the company's popular X-Bow, … [Read more...]
First X-Stern Enters Service in North Sea Wind Farm
The new Service Operations Vessel (SOV) Windea La Cour, the first vessel to feature the X-Stern hull, has commenced working in the 600 megawatt Gemini wind farm in the Netherlands for Siemens Wind Power Service. The new vessel, owned by Bernhard Schulte Offshore, is working in support of the ongoing service and maintenance of 150 Siemens wind turbines at the offshore project … [Read more...]
Ship Photos of the Day – Ulstein Delivers First X-Stern Wind Farm Service Vessel
Norwegian shipbuilder Ulstein has delivered the first of two new offshore wind farm Service Operation Vessels to Bernhard Schulte Offshore. The vessel is the first to feature the new X-Stern designed by Ulstein. Its name will be revealed during a ceremony on June 30. The vessel is based on Ulstein's SX175 design, developed to meet the demands of … [Read more...]
Ship Photos of the Day – Ulstein Launches First X-Stern
Norwegian shipbuilder Ulstein has launched the first vessel featuring the new X-Stern hull design at their Ulstein Verft shipyard in Ulsteinvik, Norway. The service operation vessel for the offshore wind industry is one of two being constructed for Bernhard Schulte Offshore, and will be working for Siemens. The vessel is actually the first built by … [Read more...]
PHOTOS: First Look at New Ulstein X-STERN Hull
The first of two new Service Operation Vessels (SOV) featuring the new Ulstein X-Stern arrived at the Ulstein Verft shipyard in Ulsteinvik, Norway after making the trek from Poland where the hulls are being construction. The vessel is first to feature the new X-Stern hull designed by Ulstein. The two vessels are being built for Bernhard Schulte Offshore/WINDEA for work in … [Read more...]