Energy Empress in the Geiranger fjord.

Twin naming ceremony of Golden Energy Offshore vessels

The sister vessels 'Energy Empress' and 'Energy Duchess' were named on 29 June 2019. CEO Per Ivar Fagervoll in Golden Energy Offshore revealed that the 'Energy Empress' is headed for her first assignment on 1 July 2019.
Published
01 July 2019
Share
  • Energy Empress on departure from Ålesund to Geiranger for her naming ceremony.
  • Lady Sponsor naming the two vessels.
  • Energy Empress closing in on a cruise vessel in the Geiranger fjord.

The naming ceremony was held on board the Energy Empress beneath the Seven Sisters waterfall in the Geiranger fjord, a UNESCO world heritage site.

Ulstein Design & Solutions AS designed the platform supply vessels, which are based on the proven PX121 design. Thirty PX121 vessels have been built. These two vessels for Golden Energy Offshore boast an extra accommodation deck.
 

The Energy Empress and Energy Duchess were built at the Nantong Rainbow Offshore & Engineering Equipments Co., Ltd ("ROC") yard in China.

At the announcement of the design contract Per Ivar Fagervoll in Golden Energy Offshore said that:

"In addition to design, ULSTEIN also delivers a significant package including equipment, supervision, commissioning and testing, which has been instrumental and a condition for us to enter into this series of vessels. There is also other Norwegian equipment on-board including the accommodation interior package, delivered in accordance with Norwegian standards."

Latest news

Yno 317 Nexans Electra in dock hall partly painted ULS 03508 DJI 20250919133134 0044 D
Feature

Behind the scenes: The construction of the cable-laying vessel Nexans Electra

The shipbuilding construction of Nexans Electra is approaching its final phase in the dock, before the comprehensive work continues quayside ahead of sea trials in spring 2026. How do you organise a staff of hundreds of workers, subcontractors and suppliers over several months to deliver the project on time and within budget? Join project manager Runar Toftesund at Ulstein Verft for a look behind the scenes.

Newbuild projects Nexans
Blue Ctrl personnel testing one of the operation stations
Update

New Managing Director at Blue Ctrl

The Ålesund-based company Blue Ctrl is making strategic changes to its leadership to strengthen its continued growth and position within the maritime technology sector. On 1 November, Marielle Furnes Mannseth will assume the role of Managing Director of the company.

Power & Automation
Greg Mortimer's X-BOW cutting the seas, photo: Scott Portelli/Aurora Expeditions.
Feature

Aurora Expeditions: Redefining small-ship exploration with X-BOW® designs

Aurora Expeditions welcomed its third X-BOW cruise vessel, Douglas Mawson, in September 2025. “Many of our guests have travelled on other expedition ships before and immediately notice the difference. Whether it’s sleeping better at night, feeling less vibration during lectures, or spending more time in observation areas, the design truly enhances the experience,” says Katie Malone, Chief Marketing Officer at Aurora Expeditions, when commenting on the X-BOW design feature.

Ship design SunStone Aurora Expeditions Cruise X-BOW
Read more news