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Prysmian takes delivery of advanced cable-laying vessel Monna Lisa
Prysmian Group announced the delivery of the Monna Lisa, a state-of-the-art cable-laying vessel. The Monna Lisa joins Prysmian's fleet and is expected to commence operations shortly, according to the company's release. The Monna Lisa is a …
Feb 7, 2025 / Vessels
Van Oord’s cable-laying vessel Calypso makes its debut and is now fully operational
Van Oord’s brand new cable-laying vessel Calypso has made its official debut by installing cables on its first offshore wind project. After the Nexus, the Calypso is Van Oord’s second cable-laying vessel. Custom-built and featuring the latest …
Oct 24, 2024 / Vessels
ABB’s integrated power and propulsion system for NKT sets new standards for cable layer performance
ABB has reinforced its longstanding relationship with NKT by securing a contract for the integrated power and propulsion system onboard the owner’s latest highly advanced cable layer. The new order, which includes Onboard DC Grid™ power distribution …
Sep 3, 2024 / Vessels
NKT boosts offshore installation capabilities with upgrades of cable-lay vessel NKT Victoria
NKT has accumulated unmatched operational experience and track record by operating NKT Victoria since 2017. The company remains committed to maintain her market leading position by enhancing the capabilities, efficiency and reliability with …
Jul 4, 2024 / Curious
MacGregor has received a large order for cranes to be installed onboard a state-of-the-art cable layer due delivery from global shipbuilder VARD
MacGregor, part of Cargotec, has received a large order for three cranes that will be installed onboard a state-of-the-art cable layer due delivery from global shipbuilder VARD. The contract has been booked into Cargotec's first quarter 2024 order …
Mar 29, 2024 / Curious
Colombo Dockyard Delivers Cable Layer to European Owner
Colombo Dockyard PLC made history by delivering the first-ever Cable Laying and Repair Vessel (CLRV) to the European market from Sri Lanka. Colombo Dockyard’s client Orange Marine, a prominent French company, is a specialist in submarine …
Aug 10, 2023 / Vessels
Piriou unveils new cable laying vessel
In order to further penetrate new markets, PIRIOU has developed a new cable layer vessel, designed to lay and repair both fiber-optical and energy cables. This vessel will be able to lay cables on wind farms as well as repair a damaged cable on the …
Nov 27, 2020 / Vessels
Wärtsilä solutions selected as E-Marine upgrades its fleet
The technology group Wärtsilä continues to work closely with Dubai-based E-Marine, a specialist operator of cable layer vessels currently upgrading its fleet to achieve greater efficiencies. As part of this programme Wärtsilä has been contracted to …
Jun 25, 2020 / Curious
Nexans wins major subsea HVDC cable contract from Greece's Ariadne Interconnection S.P.S.A
Nexans has been awarded a major contract to design, manufacture and install a 335km subsea high voltage direct current (HVDC) cable system for Ariadne Interconnection S.P.S.A, owned 100 percent by IPTO, Greece's state grid operator. The …
May 28, 2020 / Curious
Living Stone’s Peak Production Levels Ensure Inter-Array Cable Laying Works at SeaMade are achieved in record time
DEME Offshore successfully completed the inter-array cable laying works at the SeaMade offshore wind farm with its cable installation vessel Living Stone operating at peak production levels. DEME Offshore was responsible for the Engineering, …
May 27, 2020 / Vessels