The state-of-the-art ‘Olympic Boreas’ CSOV has been delivered to Olympic by Ulstein Verft on 25.07.2024. The vessel is the first of two sister vessels, based on the ULSTEIN SX222 design by Ulstein Design & Solutions AS.
Olympic Boreas has been designed with the TWIN X-STERN solution and comes with a unique hybrid power integration. Further, she has a large gangway system installed, high-capacity, delicately furnished accommodation, including offices, lounges, day rooms, game rooms, and an exercise room to make the vessel a home away from home. The vessel is a nominee for the Ship of the Year Award.
Ulstein’s hull solutions have been developed for harsh sea states, with excellent seakeeping characteristics, to secure safe and comfortable journeys for the crew and passengers. The TWIN X-STERN solution includes four main thrusters: two aft and two in the foreship. With this innovative setup, the vessel is exceptionally swift and can perform walk-to-work operations in an efficient manner. This has a significant impact on fuel consumption in dynamic positioning operations.
Ulstein Power & Control’s hybrid power solution incorporates a substantial battery system and diesel generators that operate at variable speeds. This design ensures optimal fuel utilisation. The vessel is prepared for methanol fuel, paving the way for zero-emission operations. There is also reserved space for extra battery capacity, allowing full-electric operations once the necessary infrastructure becomes available. The focus is on energy efficiency, resulting in maximized energy-efficient operations, manoeuvrability, and functionality.