General – Cable Installation Vessel
Taihan Cable & Solution has acquired a 2016-built cable laying vessel (CLV) from Norwegian DOF Group, representing the second offshore wind-dedicated CLV introduced in Korea.
The 10,000-ton class submarine cable installation vessel Skandi Connector marks the second offshore wind-dedicated CLV introduced in Korea. The vessel is capable of loading up to 7,000 tons of submarine cable in a single operation.
With this acquisition, Taihan has strengthened its capabilities in both intra-array and export cable installation for offshore wind projects, while also establishing a system capable of executing long-distance interconnections and HVDC (High Voltage Direct Current) transmission networks.
Notably, by operating two CLVs including PALOS, the company has established a dual-track installation system that enables optimal vessel deployment depending on project characteristics and installation environments.
The 138.4-metre-long Skandi Connector is a high-specification cable-laying vessel designed by Damen, and previously operated by Norway’s DOF Group.
