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ABB to supply hybrid power system for Nexans’ new cable-laying vessel
ABB has secured an order with Norwegian shipyard Ulstein Verft to supply an advanced power and propulsion system for a forthcoming cable-laying vessel (CLV) of Nexans, a global player in energy transition headquartered in Paris, France. On delivery …
Feb 14, 2024 / Vessels
Brunvoll repeat for Nexans at Ulstein
Nexans Marine Operations AS has returned to Ulstein Verft AS to build a new and updated version of the DP3 cable laying vessel MS “Nexans Aurora”. The new vessel will share the same comprehensive propulsion and maneuvering package from Brunvoll. …
Oct 19, 2023 / Curious
Nexans wins US offshore wind export cables installation contract
Nexans has won a contract with Ørsted and Eversource to install and protect the export cable link for the Revolution Wind Farm. The project will connect the wind farm to the onshore grid and help Connecticut and Rhode Island states achieve ongoing …
Mar 11, 2022 / Curious
The DP3 Cable Laying Vessel, Nexans Aurora named at Ulstein Verft
The DP3 Cable Laying Vessel, Nexans Aurora, was named at Ulstein Verft on 8 June 2021. The lady sponsor is Mrs Anne Lise Aukner, former Managing Director of Nexans Norway.Despite the Covid-19 pandemic, the project progress has been steady, and the …
Jun 9, 2021 / Vessels
Ulstein delivers CLV vessel Nexans Aurora
The final milestone of the Aurora construction adventure was reached Monday, on 31 May 2021, when the DP3 Cable Lay Vessel ‘Nexans Aurora’, the state-of-the-art flagship of the Nexans fleet, was delivered from Ulstein Verft. Caption: Nexans Aurora …
Jun 1, 2021 / Vessels
ULSTEIN completed equipment installations on Nexans Aurora
The construction project of the cable lay vessel 'Nexans Aurora' has recently reached a new milestone, as the installation of the MAATS Tech equipment package including the carousel, loading arms, access tower and control cabin have now been …
Apr 8, 2021 / Vessels
150-tonne, A-frame for the DP3 cable laying vessel Nexans Aurora, under construction at Ulstein Verft, lifted into position
On 29 January 2021, the large, 150-tonne, A-frame for the DP3 cable laying vessel ‘Nexans Aurora’, under construction at Ulstein Verft, was lifted into position. Caption: The A-frame when being lifted onto the CLV vessel ‘Nexans Aurora’. The 149.9 m …
Feb 4, 2021 / Vessels
Ulstein: Carousel Delivery For The CLV Nexans Aurora
During the time span of 2.5 days and after 272 heaves, the carousel equipment for the cable lay vessel Nexans Aurora has been offloaded at Ulstein Verft.The MAATS Tech Ltd designed equipment arrived Ulstein Verft in early December 2020, and included …
Dec 9, 2020 / Vessels
Spotted: Nexans Aurora launched at Ulstein Verft
On 8 November 2020, Nexans’ next-generation Cable Laying Vessel, the ‘Nexans Aurora’ was launched at Ulstein Verft. The 149.9 m long and 31 m wide vessel will be working in the offshore renewables market, installing subsea cables including cables …
Nov 9, 2020 / Vessels
Spotted: Installation of cable lay equipment commences on Nexans Aurora
The installation of the state of the art, MAATS cable lay equipment on board the CLV vessel Nexans Aurora has now commenced at the Ulstein Verft shipyard. Caption: Big sized cable lay equipment for a big sized cable lay vessel. Photo: Maats On 14 …
Oct 22, 2020 / Vessels