The CSOV Olympic Boreas (pictured) has been launched from the dock hall at Ulstein Verft, Norway.
The vessel is based on the TWIN X-STERN solution, a ‘4-wheel-drive’ solution for the seas.
The Olympic Boreas is yard number 318 and the first of two sister vessels for Olympic.
Olympic’s vice president commercial Frode Andreassen said: “We are delighted to witness the launch of the CSOV Olympic Boreas in its true colours.
“The exceptional building quality demonstrated by Ulstein in the construction process is impressive.
“We look forward to taking delivery of this state-of-the-art CSOV vessel, equipped with cutting-edge technology that enables sustainable operations, upon its completion this summer.”
Ulstein Verft project manager Helge Torvik added: “The general outfitting work, which consists of accommodation work, electrical installations, piping and mechanical installations, to name a few, is well underway.
“The external paintwork was completed whilst the vessel was located inside the controlled environment of our dock hall.
“Also, the commissioning stage of the project has started.”
The contract between Olympic and Ulstein was signed in 2022 and includes the construction of two CSOVs at Ulstein Verft.
The hulls are built by the Crist yard in Poland.
The vessels are powered by diesel-electric propulsion with variable speed and large battery energy storage systems.
Ulstein Power & Control has been contracted to deliver an extended power and automation package, including a large battery supply.
The vessels are based on the ULSTEIN SX222 design from Ulstein Design & Solutions AS.
They have a length of 89.6 metres and a beam of 19.2 metres and accommodate 126 people in 91 cabins, all with daylight.
The hull shape and hybrid propulsion system will ensure high operational performances and seakeeping and substantially reduced environmental footprint, Ulstein said.