Norwegian offshore crane provider Red Rock has been employed as soon as once more by Ulstein Verft to ship upgraded crane bundle for a brand new and up to date model of the DP3 cable laying vessel (CLV) Nexans Aurora.
The cable-laying vessel will function a break up turntable on deck able to holding as much as 10,000t of cable, an under-deck turntable with a 3,500t cable capability.
It will likely be one of many world’s most superior cable layer vessels, measuring 31 meters in width and 149.9 meters in size. The up to date Nexans Aurora vessel will have the ability to accommodate a crew of 90.
In addition to the upgraded crane bundle from Red Rock, the supply will embody two work baskets on the stern, with frequent hydraulic energy unit.
“Red Rock is proud and excited to be part of the new Nexans CLV. A repeat order from Ulstein Verft for the new vessel shows that the custom-made Red Rock products is a good fit for an advanced vessel as this one,” mentioned Red Rock’s Sales Manager Bjørn Mossestad.
The merchandise will likely be delivered in 2025, Red Rock knowledgeable.
To remind, Nexans Marine Operations and the Norwegian shipbuilder Ulstein Verft entered right into a contract for the development of a giant DP3 cable-laying vessel, which will likely be an up to date model of the Nexans Aurora vessel, delivered in 2021.
The vessel is an ST-297 CLV design by Norway-based Skipsteknisk.
