Clv News


Jan De Nul’s Fleeming Jenkin CLV to Get Dedicated Training Simulator

Feb 12, 2026

Tree C, a Dutch virtual and augmented reality specialist for the offshore and remote handling industry, has announced it will develop a training simulator for Fleeming Jenkin, described as the world’s largest cable laying vessel (CLV), owned by Jan De Nul…

SMD Clears Electric Work-Class ROV for Deployment with Jan de Nul

Jan 20, 2026

Subsea technology and services company SMD has completed site acceptance testing of its electric work-class remotely operated vehicle (ROV), marking a milestone in the development of fully electric subsea systems.Testing of the SMD Quantum EV was completed at the DEEP Campus near Bristol…

OMS Group Enlists Ulstein to Build Two Next-Gen Cable Layers

Jan 19, 2026

Subsea services provider OMS Group has signed contracts with Ulstein for the design and construction of two cable laying vessels (CLVs).The vessels will be designed by Ulstein Design & Solutions and constructed at Ulstein Verft, with delivery planned for 2028…

Dong Fang Offshore Picks Westcon for New CLV Delivery

Dec 09, 2025

Dong Fang Offshore (DFO), one of Asia’s largest offshore wind service providers, has signed a major shipbuilding contract with Norwegian yard Westcon for a new subsea and cable lay vessel (CLV), set for delivery in 2027.Westcon will take over…

Ulstein Verft Launches Nexans Electra CLV Ahead of Outfitting

Nov 17, 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.The hull has been constructed in a roofed, controlled environment at the Norwegian yard…

Jan De Nul’s Largest Cable Laying Vessel Hits Water in China (Video)

Oct 22, 2025

Belgian marine contractor Jan De Nul has launched its newest cable laying vessel (CLV), the Fleeming Jenkin, at the CMHI Haimen shipyard in China, which has now entered the final phase of construction ahead of delivery planned for second half of 2026…

Taihan’s Palos CLV Installs Export Cables for South Korean Offshore Wind Farm

Jul 16, 2025

Taihan’s cable laying vessel (CLV), PALOS, has successfully completed the installation of export cables for the 364.8 MW Yeonggwang Nakwol offshore wind farm in South Korea.The project, being developed Nakwol Blue Heart, is located near Songido…

Prysmian’s New CLVs Get Miros’ Wave Monitoring Tech

Mar 25, 2025

Miros has extended its agreement with Prysmian for the supply of wave monitoring systems, which have been installed on Prysmian Monna Lisa and Prysmian Marco Polo cable laying vessels (CLVs).Both vessels have been fitted with Miros’ WaveSystem…

Valmet Hooks Methanol Automation Order for Jan de Nul’s CLVs

Feb 28, 2025

Finland-based Valmet has booked an order for a marine methanol fuel automation control system for two cable-laying vessels (CLVs) being built for Jan de Nul in China.The vessels will be built in the China Merchants Heavy Industry (Jiangsu) shipyard for Jan De Nul…

Kystdesign Books Its Largest ROV and Subsea Equipment Order to Date

Feb 11, 2025

Engineering firm Kystdesign has secured a contract to supply four work class remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) and accompanying equipment as part of its largest ordered booked to date.This significant agreement with an undisclosed client involves the supply of four Work Class ROVs…

Van Oord’s Nexus CLV Gets Emissions Reduction Upgrade

Feb 10, 2025

A series of advanced selective catalytic reduction (SCR) systems has been installed on Van Oord’s cable-laying vessel (CLV) Nexus by Damen Shipyards Group in an effort to further reduce emissions.Five SCR units have been installed on the Nexus…

Monna Lisa Cable Layer Joins Prysmian’s Fleet

Feb 06, 2025

Monna Lisa cable laying vessel (CLV), built by Norwegian shipbuilder Vard, has joined Prysmian’s fleet.The 171-meter-long CLV has officially joined Prysmian fleet, following the successful completion of sea trials.Monna Lisa will match Prysmian’s Leonardo da Vinci…

Vard Delivers CLV Newbuild to Danish Subsea Specialist

Dec 23, 2024

Vard has delivered a new cable laying vessel (CLV) to Denmark’s subsea specialist NCT Offshore less than two years after the contract was signed.The newly delivered vessel, based on the VARD 9 01 design, has been specially designed and equipped for subsea cable laying operations…

Penta-Ocean Orders Its First CLV to Expand Offshore Wind Service Offering

Dec 17, 2024

Japan-based Penta-Ocean Construction has signed a shipbuilding contract with PaxOcean Group for the construction of a self-propelled large-scale cable laying vessel (CLV), expanding its capabilities from offshore wind turbine construction to power cable laying for the industry…

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