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Jan De Nul Launches Second Giant Cable Laying Vessel

Apr 07, 2026

Belgian marine contractor Jan De Nul has launched its second next-generation cable laying vessel (CLV), William Thomson, as it expands capacity to support growing offshore wind and grid interconnection projects.The William Thomson vessel follows the earlier launch of its sister ship Fleeming Jenkin in October 2025, with both units set to become the largest cable-laying vessels of their kind.Both vessels…

Kongsberg Maritime to Equip LS Marine’s Ultra-Large Cable Lay Vessel

Feb 25, 2026

Kongsberg Maritime has been selected to supply a fully integrated equipment package for a next-generation ultra-large cable laying (CLV) vessel being built for LS Marine Solution at Tersan Shipyard in Türkiye.The vessel, designed to support…

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…

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…

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…

Aesen, DOC JV Targets Subsea Cable Logistics

Sep 29, 2025

Aesen Pte. Ltd. (Aesen) and Dutch Offshore Contractors Holdings B.V. (DOC)  formed Aesen DOC Cable Logistics Pte. Ltd., a joint venture to address the growing global demand for subsea cable transport, storage and logistics solutions.With global…

Nexans, Crowley Wind Services to Build Cable Lay Barge for US Ops

Jul 31, 2025

French subsea power cable maker and services provider Nexans has formed partnership with Crowley Wind Services to develop and operate a Jones Act compliant cable lay barge. The cable lay barge will be dedicated to supporting the installation…

Malaysian Firm Enters Cable Laying Business with Vessel Acquisition

Apr 16, 2025

Malaysia-based fleet owner of self-propelled accommodation workboats Keyfield International has set out plans to acquire a newly-built DP2 cable-laying barge for $20.5 million, marking its expansion into cable laying market.The 98-meter-long barge…

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…

Van Oord’s Brand New Calypso CLV Set for Debut at RWE’s Offshore Wind Project

Sep 11, 2024

Van Oord’s new cable laying vessel (CLV) Calypso is gearing up for its debut at RWE’s 1.4 GW Sofia offshore wind farm in the UK.The inter-array cables have been loaded onto Calypso CLV at the Port of Blyth in the UK, ahead of its first job at RWE’s biggest offshore wind…

Jan de Nul Reveals Name of New XL Cable Layer

Jul 25, 2024

Jan de Nul has named its new XL cable laying vessel (CLV), an identical copy of the previously ordered Fleeming Jenkin, after an Irish scientist William Thomson.The William Thomson will have three carousels and cable-carrying capacity of 28…

Prysmian’s Monna Lisa Reaches Norway (Video)

Jul 15, 2024

Prysmian's Monna Lisa vessel, being build by Vard, has reached Norway for final outfitting, installation of main mission equipment and trials, before becoming fully operational in 2025.The 171-meter-long cable laying vessel (CLV) arrived to Norway after travelling 4…

Vard-Built Cable Layer for NCT Offshore Hits Water

Jul 09, 2024

Vard has launched the cable laying vessel (CLV) being built for Danish offshore services firm NCT Offshore, ahead of delivery planned later in 2024.The newbuild CLV, named Freja, has been launched at Vard Shipyards in Tulcea, Romania.The vessel features VARD 9 01 design…

NKT Upgrades Its CLV for Better Offshore Installation Services

Jul 04, 2024

Danish subsea cable and services firm NKT has boosted the offshore installation capabilities of its cable laying vessel (CLV) NKT Victoria by conducting several technical upgrades.According to NKT, the vessel now features increased cable load capacity…

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