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ULSTEIN: The Sylvia Earle’s new design revealed
Aurora Expeditions is on schedule with the build of its second state-of-the-art expedition ship, the Sylvia Earle (CruiseMapper), and recently revealed its new exterior design. The expedition cruise vessel, and X-BOW design from Ulstein Design & …
Nov 18, 2020 / Cruise
Spotted: Nexans Aurora launched at Ulstein Verft
On 8 November 2020, Nexans’ next-generation Cable Laying Vessel, the ‘Nexans Aurora’ was launched at Ulstein Verft. The 149.9 m long and 31 m wide vessel will be working in the offshore renewables market, installing subsea cables including cables …
Nov 9, 2020 / Vessels
Spotted: Installation of cable lay equipment commences on Nexans Aurora
The installation of the state of the art, MAATS cable lay equipment on board the CLV vessel Nexans Aurora has now commenced at the Ulstein Verft shipyard. Caption: Big sized cable lay equipment for a big sized cable lay vessel. Photo: Maats On 14 …
Oct 22, 2020 / Vessels
The ‘Esvagt Aurora’ put out fire at gas processing station
The ‘Esvagt Aurora’ tested its emergency response and equipment in acute situation after a fire broke out at the Melkøya Gas Processing Station outside Hammerfest. Both crew and equipment delivered a most professional and emphatic performance.On …
Oct 8, 2020 / Vessels
Spotted: Installation of Nexans Aurora’ thruster completed at Ulstein Verft
In September 2020, the three azimuth propulsion thrusters were installed in the cable-laying vessel Nexans Aurora. Caption: The 'Nexans Aurora' is positioned in the dock hall at Ulstein Verft. Photo: Daniel Osnes. The vessel is under construction at …
Sep 24, 2020 / Vessels
Wasaline launch confirms growing ferry preference for ABB’s Azipod® electric propulsion
Taking only one week to install, ABB Azipod® propulsion will ensure sustainable performance for Wasaline’s new ferry Aurora Botnia, while achieving up to four days of annual time savings due to operational efficiencyThe new ferry, launched by the …
Sep 14, 2020 / Curious
ULSTEIN: High activity on Nexans Aurora shipbuilding project
The construction of the next-generation cable-laying vessel, the Nexans Aurora, is well underway at Ulstein Verft. In such a complex newbuild project, several tasks are carried out at the same time. On 10 September 2020, the cable capstan was …
Sep 14, 2020 / Vessels
Flex LNG takes delivery of its first 2020 LNG newbuild
Norway-based shipping company Flex LNG has taken delivery of its first newbuild carrier for this year and expects additional vessels to follow shortly.South Korea’s Hyundai Samho Heavy Industries delivered the 174,000-cbm Flex Aurora on Wednesday.The …
Jul 29, 2020 / Curious
Topside equipment for cable laying ship Nexans Aurora offloaded at Ulstein Verft
During some hectic days, a total of 197 heaves of topside equipment for the cable laying ship Nexans Aurora have been offloaded at Ulstein Verft. The largest single heave was the cable capstan with a net weight of 176 tonnes.The cable lying vessel …
Jun 24, 2020 / Vessels
Outfitting of the Nexans Aurora Starts At Ulstein Verft
In June 2018, a shipbuilding agreement was signed between Nexans and Ulstein on a large, DP3, cable laying vessel (CLV) to support markets such as the offshore wind industry. The construction project now enters a new phase, as the outfitting work at …
Jun 16, 2020 / Vessels