Norwegian shipbuilder Ulstein has actually safeguarded an agreement from French wire firm Nexans to create a big, DP3 wire laying vessel to sustain the expanding need for tidy power.

The progressed wire layer, created by Norwegian ship developer Skipsteknisk, will certainly be equipped for power line laying, consisting of package laying, wire jointing as well as fixing as well as wire system security as well as drenching. DP3 will certainly supply high ability to move as well as terminal maintaining capacities also in harsh climate.

Nexans states the newbuild belongs to a firm campaign to strengthen its production as well as installment capabilities to satisfy the expanding need for HV cabling systems, specifically as it associates with interconnectors as well as overseas wind jobs worldwide.

The vessel will certainly include a turntable with a big wire capability of 10,000 tonnes, as well as the fiber optic basket holds 450 tonnes. The vessel is 31 m broad, 149.9 m long, with a deadweight of 17,000 tonnes, as well as she can suit 90 individuals.

“We are very pleased that Nexans, a solid and important player, chooses Ulstein to construct their new flagship,” claimed Ulstein Group CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICERGunvor Ulstein “We have a strong organization with long experience in delivering advanced vessels. The contract was won in tough, international competition. We look forward to a constructive and fruitful cooperation with Nexans in the years to come.”

The vessel will certainly be created at the Ulstein Verft shipyard in Norway with distribution anticipated by Q3 2020.

“We are experienced in constructing large and complex vessels and we look forward to commencing the work on the cable laying vessel for Nexans”, states Kristian Sætre, taking care of supervisor at Ulstein Verft.

“The construction of this new cable-laying vessel is a fundamental milestone in our commitment to cleaner energy,“ said Arnaud Poupart-Lafarge, Nexans CEO. “For many decades, Nexans has been acting for energy transition and sustainable development. In this next exciting chapter of our capacity to meet customer expectations, the cutting-edge technology of the new ship will enable Nexans to support countries in their development of the unlimited potential of renewable power generation.”