Construction vessel offshore support vessel Van Oord

heavy liftBureau Veritas

Overview
Ulstein developed the design for Van Oord’s next-generation Subsea Rock Installation vessel, supporting efficient and environmentally responsible offshore operations. The design is delivered as an extended basic design package approved by class (Bureau Veritas) and addresses future subsea infrastructure and sustainability requirements.

Project data
Ordered by: Van Oord
Owner: Van Oord
Builder: Partner yard (Yantai CIMC Raffles Offshore referenced)
Year: 2028

Primary specifications as built
Length overall: 199.0 m
Beam: 32.2 m

Ship history

• 2025, July: Design contract — In collaboration with Van Oord’s technical team, Ulstein delivered an extended basic design package approved by Bureau Veritas. The design process focused on optimising vessel size and configuration to meet operational requirements while aligning with Van Oord’s sustainability targets. Yantai CIMC Raffles Offshore is referenced as builder.

Design highlights & purpose

• Next-generation concept for subsea rock installation to support efficient seabed protection and infrastructure works.
• Design emphasis on environmental responsibility and reduced operational footprint.
• Optimised hull form and deck arrangement to match subsea rock installation mission profiles and heavy-lift operations.

Note
Specifications may have changed since the original completion date.

Technical specifications

• Commercial designation: Subsea Rock Installation vessel
• Principal designer: Ulstein
• Ordered by: Van Oord
• Owner: Van Oord
• Builder: Partner yard (Yantai CIMC Raffles Offshore referenced in project history)
• Year (as listed): 2028
• Length overall: 199.0 m
• Beam: 32.2 m
• Design approval: Bureau Veritas (extended basic design package)
• Primary mission: Subsea rock installation with emphasis on efficiency and environmental performance