Norwegian shipyard Ulstein Verft has commenced final outfitting on Nexans Electra, a new cable laying vessel (CLV) ordered by Nexans.
Nexans Electra's hull arrived at Ulstein Verft on Saturday, July 5, following completion at the facilities of Polish shipbuilder Crist.
The hull will now be towed into the dock hall at Ulstein Verft where outfitting, electrical work, insulation, and piping will commence.
Ulstein Verft will also install the main components including the main generator set, power package, deck machinery, winches, and topside equipment.
Upon completion in 2026, the CLV 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 fibre optic tank with a 450-tonne capacity.
Nexans Electra will measure 155.2 by 31 metres and will be equipped for transport and installation of large volumes of HVDC and HVAC cable systems, as well as complex subsea construction tasks in deep waters.
The Skipsteknisk-designed vessel is based on the cable laying and subsea construction vessel Nexans Aurora, which was delivered by Ulstein Verft in 2021.