General – Launch
On 13 November 2025, the hull of the Nexans Electra cable laying vessel (CLV) was launched from the dock hall at Ulstein Verft, marking a major milestone in the vessel’s journey towards completion.
The launch of the hull marks a symbolic moment in the construction of a vessel that will play a key role in advancing Nexans’ vision to electrify the future.
As the ship transitions from the dock hall to the outfitting quay, it moves closer to becoming a key asset in the global energy transition, poised to lay subsea cables that connect renewable energy sources to the world’s power grids.
The vessel is nearing the completion of the outfitting phase, which has included the installation of critical systems, such as the main generator sets, power package, deck machinery, and topside equipment.
The launch marks the beginning of the finalising phase. The final assembly, installation and paint work will continue, and all systems will be tested and tuned, leading up to sea trials in the spring of 2026.
The Nexans Electra is designed to meet the growing demand for high-voltage subsea cable installations, essential for offshore wind farms, interconnectors, and deep-sea electrification projects. With capabilities to lay up to four cables simultaneously and a total cable capacity of 13,500 tonnes across three turntables, Electra is engineered for efficiency, precision, and resilience in even the harshest marine environments.
