General – Newbuilding
Dong Fang Offshore (DFO) announced the signing of a Subsea and Cable Lay Vessel (CLV) shipbuilding contract with the Norwegian shipyard, Westcon.
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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.
[Read more…] about Launching the CLV Nexans Electra at Ulstein VerftJan De Nul Group launches Fleeming Jenkin
General – Launch
Recently, Jan De Nul has launched its first XL cable-laying vessel (CLV), Fleeming Jenkin, with the final vessel construction phase now starting, including sea trials.
[Read more…] about Jan De Nul Group launches Fleeming JenkinZTT breaks ground on Advanced Cable Laying Vessel
Wind Energy – Cable Installation Vessel
ZTT Group has commenced construction of a new-generation self-propelled cable-laying vessel, engineered to accelerate Asia-Pacific’s offshore wind, island interconnections, and regional grid expansion.
[Read more…] about ZTT breaks ground on Advanced Cable Laying VesselMegamas contracts Ulstein for cable-laying vessel design
General – Design Contract
Megamas Resources announced a ship design contract with Ulstein Design & Solutions to start the engineering phase on a fibre-optic cable-laying vessel (CLV) planned to be built at the Lloyd Werft Bremerhaven.
[Read more…] about Megamas contracts Ulstein for cable-laying vessel designMonna Lisa joins Prysmian’s fleet
General – New CLV
Monna Lisa cable laying vessel (CLV), built by Norwegian shipbuilder Vard, has joined Prysmian’s fleet.
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