Ulstein to deliver two more revolutionary seismic vessels
Ultra modern vessels to be built at Drydocks World, Dubai...


Today Ulstein Design signed a contract with Eastern Echo on delivery of two more ULSTEIN SX124 designs and equipment packages. These are the 5th and 6th seismic vessels ordered by Eastern Echo, all of ULSTEIN SX124 type. These latest two vessels will be built at Drydocks World in Dubai.


”We are pleased to sign a new contract with Eastern Echo. Ship owners, the yard and our organization have worked closely to finalise this contract”, comments CEO Gunvor Ulstein of the Ulstein Group.

Like the four sister vessels these two vessels will be able to operate world wide, they are equipped for 3D seismic and can have up to twelve streamer winches.
“The ship owner’s goal has been to build six identical vessels of the ULSTEIN SX124 type. They do this to save maintenance and operational costs”, comments Skoge.

Eastern Echo was one of the first ship owners to acknowledge the qualities of the
ULSTEIN X-BOW® in seismic vessels. Their soft movements in rough conditions make vessels with this bow particularly suited for seismic operations. The bow also contributes in reducing the fuel consumption, thus emitting less pollution.

ULSTEIN SX124 vessels have a length of 88.8 metres, a breadth of 19 metres and are accommodated for 69 persons.

The vessels are to be delivered in March and May 2009. The first four vessels are currently under construction in Spain and will be delivered in 2008 and 2009.