The hull of the state-of-the-art DP3 cable-laying vessel Nexans Electra arrived at Ulstein Verft on July 5 from the Crist shipyard in Poland. This marks the start of the outfitting and completion
Photo: Ulstein
The hull of the state-of-the-art DP3 cable-laying vessel Nexans Electra arrived at Ulstein Verft on July 5 from the Crist shipyard in Poland. This marks the start of the outfitting and completion phase of the vessel build. Upon completion in 2026, she will feature a split turntable on deck capable of holding up to 10,000 tonnes of cable, an under-deck turntable with a 3,500-tonne cable capacity, and a fiber optic cable tank with a 450-tonne capacity.
The shipbuilding contract between Ulstein Verft and Nexans, a pure player in sustainable electrification and global leader in subsea cable systems, was signed in 2023. Now that the hull has been delivered from Poland, it will be towed into the dock hall at Ulstein Verft where outfitting, electrical work, insulation, and piping will start. Ulstein Verft will also install the main components including the main generator set, power package, deck machinery, winches, and
Content Original Link:
" target="_blank">
