4C is now TGS

We are excited to announce a significant milestone in 4C Offshore's journey. Our integration into the TGS family marks the beginning of a new era in offshore wind market intelligence.

Learn what this means for you!

Construction progresses for Nexans cable lay vessel

By: Tom Russell 17/10/2019 Nexans

General Vessels

Nexans has hosted a grand block ceremony for its cable installation vessel Nexans Aurora. The vessel’s hull is currently being built at the CRIST shipyard in Poland and it will be completed at Ulstein Verft in Norway. The grand blocks are the major components in the construction of the hull.

The vessel will be outfitted for power cable laying, including bundle laying, cable jointing, repair, cable system protection and trenching. It is to be equipped with dynamic positioning 3 and a 10,000 ton capacity, split turntable. Its design is the result of a combination of input from Nexans, Skipsteknisk, Ulstein Verft and MAATS Tech. The vessel scheduled to be delivered in 2021.

“The construction of this groundbreaking cable laying vessel is a major milestone in our long term strategy for the future of the global energy market. It will enable Nexans to maintain and extend our position as an important turnkey player in the field of subsea cables. In particular, the capability to install cables at even greater depths will contribute to securing the world’s energy supply and advancing the the shift to environmentally friendly green electricity from renewables. Nexans Aurora will be a crucial asset,” commented Ragnhild Katteland,Vice President Subsea and Land Systems.

“The vessel is well prepared for complex construction tasks in severe weather conditions anywhere in the world. Ulstein Verft will carry out the final outfitting, commissioning and testing prior to the vessel’s delivery in 2021, and we are well prepared and eager to finalize this newbuild project for Nexans,” commented Managing Director Lars Lühr Olsen at Ulstein Verft.

Premium

4C Offshore Premium, our most popular subscription, gives you full access to use the 4C Offshore WebApp which includes exclusive offshore wind, transmission and vessel reports, news and downloads.

Request a 30 minute Demo

Construction progresses for Nexans cable lay vessel

Back to News

Trending News!