Ulstein Verft’s yard number 322, the Genesis Sea, is close to concluding its sea-trial programme, marking a milestone in the newbuild project.
The Commissioning Service Operation Vessel (CSOV) is based on the ULSTEIN SX222 design and features the TWIN X-STERN® solution. Ulstein said the configuration is intended to improve manoeuvrability, reduce vessel motions and enhance fuel efficiency for offshore operations.
The vessel measures 89.6 m in length and has a 19.2 m beam. It provides accommodation for 132 people and is equipped with a motion-compensated walk-to-work gangway, a 3D-compensated crane, hybrid battery propulsion and preparations for green methanol.
During the sea-trial programme, the vessel has completed speed, turning, and crash/stop tests. The team on board has also conducted Dynamic Positioning (DP) tests to verify station-keeping performance. The final part of the programme is FMEA/MTS testing.
Project manager Martinus Warholm at Ulstein Verft said the results are satisfactory and confirm the project is moving forward as expected. Ulstein said it is entering the final stage of the shipbuilding project prior to the vessel’s delivery this spring.
