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ABB orders new cable lay vessel

4C Offshore | Tom Russell
By: Tom Russell 18/09/2015 ABB edited by 4C Offshore
ABB has ordered a new cable-laying vessel to boost the capacity of its submarine cable operations . The new vessel will be custom-built to ABB specifications and measure approximately 140 by 30m.

“This next-generation vessel incorporating state-of-the-art ABB technologies will be a key differentiator for our high-voltage cable business, enhancing flexibility and execution ability,”
said Claudio Facchin, president of ABB’s Power Systems division. “It will also improve operational efficiency and customer focus, supporting profitable growth in line with our Next Level strategy.”

The DP3 vessel will be equipped with roll-reduction tanks and the subsea operations will be executed and monitored by a remotely operated vehicle using cameras and sonar, avoiding the need for divers. Sensors, monitoring hardware and software will enable data to be sent to shore via a satellite link, to allow the onshore technical support centres to work closely with the ship as part of ABB’s Integrated Marine Operations solution. Advanced advisory software for motion monitoring, forecasting and decision support will also be on board.

Construction will take place at Kleven shipyard in Norway, with delivery expected in 2017.


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