Polarcus orders six Ulstein vessels

Offshore shipowner Polarcus, UAE, has ordered six new ships of Ulstein design.

Though Polarcus is a relatively new offshore shipowner, many of its employees have previously worked in the offshore marine industry, and some employees have in fact, worked for Eastern Echo in the past. The Ulstein SX124-, Ulstein SX133- and Ulstein SX134-type vessels will all be built at Drydocks World Dubai. The two new vessel designs, Ulstein SX133 and Ulstein SX134, are the first vessels with the Ulstein X-BOW to receive DNV’s ICE-1A class notation. Ships with the Ulstein X-Bow shape have smoother acceleration and motion, resulting in more stable towing power and thus a more even load on the seismic equipment being towed aft. By the same token, such ships provide a steadier and safer working platform for the deck crew. The Ulstein SX124 and Ulstein SX134 vessels will be fitted with a 3D seismic system and twelve streamer winches, while the two Ulstein SX133 multi-purpose seismic vessels will be equipped with six streamer winches for 3D/2D/source operation. The package from the Ulstein Group includes comprehensive deliveries of design and main equipment to the six vessels.
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