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The widest ship in the world
The Ramform Titan launched a new class of seismic ship that is easily the most powerful and efficient in the world. They quickly recognized that the silent operations and wide stern made her perfect for seismic acquisition. The unique broad stern design and ultra-stable hull enables quick and safe deployment and the retrieval of massive volumes of towed seismic equipment.
The first ship with this design was a 27m cable ship for the skerries of the Norwegian coast. The next ship and best known as the first large Ramform was Marjata, a Norwegian surveillance ship built in 1993.
SSPA has been involved in the development and testing of each generation of these vessels from the very beginning, in close cooperation with the inventor the Norwegian naval architect Roar Ramde. Sessions with us have included design development and verification in all our laboratories (Towing tank, Cavitation tunnel and Maritime Dynamic Laboratory), ranging from standard tests to many special studies to improve the performance and details of this family of vessels, making them suitable for a wide range of applications.
Take a look at the video clip about "The widest ship in the world" (by Extreme TV).
Read also about when Hermès and Wally were looking for a base for their new concept and they identified Ramform as the ideal choice. The creation is called WHY 58x38. When Hermes met Wally or New applications for Ramform
Photos and illustrations
Ramform Titan. Photo: Roar Ramde.
The Norwegian Navy surveillance ship Marjata. Photo: Harald M. Valderhaug.
Model manufacturing at SSPA. The robot milling system can be used for model and prototyping for objects up to a length of 12 metres, height of 2.5 metres and beam of 2.5 metres.
SSPA ramps up yacht testing
Lately, SSPA has tested models for a number of major yacht projects. Yacht testing requires attention to details not only in terms of the methods and model accuracy, but also, and possibly most importantly, in terms of how to handle the demands and criteria set by the client.
When Hermes met Wally or New applications for Ramform
What would your dream yacht look like if you let your mind flow free from conventions and traditions? A floating palace, 58m long and 38m wide, with a radical look at every aspect of yachting or rather living at sea. The creation is called WHY 58x38.