Nexans has marked a major milestone with the launch of the hull for its new cable laying vessel Nexans Electra from the dock hall at Ulstein Verft, according to the company.
The launch took place on 13 November and prepares the vessel for commissioning and testing ahead of seatrials.
Nexans said the vessel will feature 13,500 tonnes of cable capacity across three turntables and the ability to lay up to four cables simultaneously.
The company added that the shipyard’s controlled environment ensured all major internal systems were installed under optimal conditions.
Pascal Radue, Executive Vice President of Nexans Power Transmission Business Group, said: “Our fleet are at the heart of what we do as an EPCI company.”
He said: “Each vessel represents our ability to deliver the world’s most complex subsea projects safely and on time.”
He added: “The launch of the Nexans Electra hull marks an important milestone towards expanding our capacity to support the acceleration of the global energy transition.”
Nexans said the vessel will support offshore wind, interconnector and deep-sea electrification work when delivered in 2026.