Nexans Offshore Wind Cable Laying Vessel Expands Global Fleet
Nexansย plans to strengthen its position in the offshore wind and interconnection markets by adding a thirdย cable laying vesselย to its fleet inย 2026. The new ship will enhance Nexansโ ability to install subsea cables for large-scale renewable energy projects worldwide.
Building on Nexans Aurora Technology
According to the company, the vessel will build on the advanced technology of theย Nexans Aurora, the groupโs flagship ship. The new vessel will feature a refined design for greater efficiency, improved comfort, and expanded operational capabilities.
It will includeย three turntablesย with a combinedย 13,500-metric-ton loading capacity. The ship will also integrate subsea tools forย jetting and ploughing, ensuring seamless cable installation even in challenging seabed conditions.
Meeting Growing Offshore Demand
The new vessel will handle up toย four cable installations simultaneously, allowing Nexans to meet diverse customer requirements for interconnection and offshore wind farms. This capability is especially valuable for large-scale projects that demand high precision and speed.
In addition, the vessel will feature anย advanced hybrid power systemย and will operate on aย biodiesel mix, reducing emissions and supporting Nexansโ sustainability goals.
Reinforcing Nexansโ Leadership in Electrification
โThis new vessel will be the most technologically advanced cable layer ever deployed,โ saidย Vincent Dessale,ย Nexans COO and Senior Vice President. โWith cutting-edge installation and burial equipment, it will allow Nexans to manage projects on an unprecedented scale.”
Dessale added that the ship represents aย strategic assetย for the company, reinforcing its leadership in offshore markets and its commitment toย electrifying the futureย through technological innovation and sustainable energy solutions.
For more information about Nexansโ offshore and subsea operations, visit theย Nexans Offshore Solutionsย page.
