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ENGINEERING OSV DESIGN

Photo credit: Tony Hall

THE X-BOW

REVOLUTION:

How a "Simple Question"

Redefined Marine Engineering

Two decades ago, the ULSTEIN X-BOW redefined 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 Josefne Spiro 48 OFFSHORE ENGINEER OEDIGITAL.COM