General – Cable Laying Vessel
On 19 September 2023, Nexans Marine Operations and Ulstein Verft entered into a contract on the construction of a large DP3 cable laying vessel.
The vessel is an updated version of the Nexans Aurora, delivered in 2021.
The new vessel is based on the Nexans Aurora design, which is now playing an important role in Nexans’ turn-key supply of advanced subsea high voltage systems to support the electrification of the world, including providing vital connections between countries and regions, offshore renewable solutions as well as electrification solutions for other offshore installations.
The vessel is specially designed to carry out the transport and laying of various types of subsea cables, including cable bundles as well as recovery and repair. It can perform effectively even in challenging weather conditions and boasts exceptional manoeuvrability and station-keeping capabilities.
This cable laying vessel features a split turntable on deck capable of holding up to 10,000t of cable, an under-deck turntable with a 3,500t cable capacity, and a fibre optic basket holding 450t.
The vessel measures 31 metres in width, 149.9 metres in length, and is accommodated for a crew of 90.
