SunStone’s new expedition cruise vessel, the ‘Ocean Explorer’ has been launched at the CMHI shipyard, China, on Wednesday 12 August 2020. The ship is number four in the INFINITY class of X-BOW expedition ships, all designed by Ulstein.
Aurora Expeditions’ Next X-BOW Expedition Cruise Ship To Be Named ‘Sylvia Earle’
The ship is one of the vessels in owner, SunStone Ships’, INFINITY class. Constructed at CMHI, they have been designed by Ulstein Design & Solutions AS.
Photos: Ulstein’s First X-BOW Polar Vessel ‘National Geographic Endurance’ Launched
The first X-BOW® polar vessel for Lindblad Expeditions Holdings, Inc., was launched into her right element on Saturday 7 December 2019.
SunStone Names First Chinese-Built Expedition Cruise Vessel ‘Greg Mortimer’
On 6 September, the ‘Greg Mortimer’ was named and delivered in a ceremony on the CMHI Haimen base. This is the first expedition cruise vessel in SunStone’s INFINITY series.
Ulstein Introduces X-BOW ‘Compact Concept’ RoPax Designs
The portfolio is based on our ‘compact concept’. This concept increases the competitiveness of such vessel designs by higher revenue making at lower financial and operational costs.
X Bow Hull Design vs Conventional Hull Design
X bow is a type of hull design which improves ship’s efficiency and stability at high seas. Find out the difference between X bow hull design and conventional hull design of ships.
Types of Bow Designs Used For Ships
The bow at the foremost part of the ship is one of the most fascinating design aspects that catches one’s attention. Let’s take a look at some of the latest and common bow designs used for ships today.
Sunstone Ships Orders Second Expedition Cruise Vessel From Ulstein
In 2017, Ulstein Design & Solutions AS announced their first design and equipment contract on an X-BOW expedition cruise vessel for ship owner SunStone Ships.
Acta Marine’s Walk-To-Work Vessel In Final Construction Phase
The ULSTEIN SX195 hull of Acta Marine’s new Walk-to-Work vessel, Acta Auriga, has arrived at Ulstein Verft.