Nexans Electra
This cutting-edge cable laying vessel features a split turntable on deck capable of holding up to 10,000t of cable, an under-deck turntable with a 3,500t cable capacity, and a fibre optic basket holding 450t.
Vessel Type
Design
Owned By
Nexans Marine Operations AS
Built By
Ulstein Verft AS
Year
2026
Yard Number
317
Operated By
Nexans Marine Operations AS
Primary Specifications
Length
149.9 m
Beam
31 m
Accommodation
90 POB
Additional Data
Cable capacity on deck
10,000 t
Cable capacity under deck
3,500
Fibre optic basket
450 t
Note: Specifications may have changed since the original completion date.
Ship history
The Nexans Electra, an ST-297 CLV design by Skipsteknisk, is an updated version of the Nexans Aurora, delivered in 2021. The vessel is specially designed to transport and lay various types of subsea cables, including cable bundles, and recovery and repair. She can perform effectively in challenging weather conditions and boasts exceptional manoeuvrability and station-keeping capabilities.
Milestones
2023 September: Contract signed
2024 January: Steel cut
2024 April: Keel lay
Get in touch
Lars Lühr Olsen
- Description
- Managing Director
- Affiliation
- Ulstein Verft AS
