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ENGINEERING
THE X-BOW
REVOLUTION
How a "Simple Question"
Rede? ned Marine Engine
Two decades ago, the ULSTEIN X-BOW rede? ned naval architecture, sparking a global success story for Ulstein Group. This is the story behind that revolutionary hull — and the philosophy of Chair of the Board Tore Ulstein on fostering a culture where creativity and audacity are hardwired into the company’s DNA. It all began with a simple question: “Why does the bow actually look like that?”
By Jose? ne Spiro
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