The steel-cutting of Ulstein Verft's yard number 328 marks an important project milestone, moving the vessel from the design, engineering and planning phases into production.
The vessels are based on the ULSTEIN SX252 design and are developed for advanced subsea cable installation operations. Each vessel will be 130 metres long and 22 metres wide, with a cable carrying capacity of up to 6,500 tonnes.
The project was announced in January 2026, when Malaysia-based OMS Group signed contracts with Ulstein for the design and construction of two next-generation cable-laying vessels. The vessels are designed to support the growing global demand for digital infrastructure by installing and maintaining subsea fibre-optic cable networks and are scheduled for delivery from Ulstein Verft in 2028.
"We are pleased to see construction start on the first hull in this project. The steel-cutting ceremony marks an important milestone, and we appreciate the continued good cooperation with CRIST," says Lars Lühr Olsen, Managing Director at Ulstein Verft.
System delivery from Ulstein Power & Control
With system delivery from Ulstein Power & Control, the vessels will be equipped with integrated power, automation and energy management systems developed for advanced cable-laying operations. The combination of ULSTEIN® POWER Variable Speed Generator technology and battery systems contributes to energy-efficient and reliable operations while reducing fuel consumption and emissions.
Facts
- Customer: OMS Group, Malaysia
- Yard number: 328
- Design: ULSTEIN SX252
- Length: 130 m
- Beam: 22 m
- Cable capacity: Up to 6,500 tonnes
- Hull builder: CRIST, Poland
- Completion yard: Ulstein Verft, Norway
- Scheduled delivery: 2028
