Nexans has successfully launched its cutting-edge cable-laying vessel (CLV), the Nexans Electra, marking a pivotal moment in the company’s efforts to bolster its subsea capabilities. The launch took place on November 13, 2025, at the Ulstein Verft shipyard in Norway.
Emerging from the shipyard’s enclosed dock hall, where its steel hull was transformed and critical internal systems were installed in a controlled environment, the vessel has now moved to the outfitting quay. This transition signals the start of the final commissioning and testing phase, which will precede the ship’s sea trials.
Designed to handle the increasing complexity of global energy projects, the Nexans Electra boasts significantly improved capabilities. The vessel features a total cable loading capacity of 13,500 tonnes distributed across three turntables and is engineered to lay up to four cables simultaneously.
Pascal Radue, Executive Vice President of Nexans Power Transmission Business Group, emphasized the strategic importance of the new vessel during the launch.
“Our fleet is at the heart of what we do as an EPCI company,” Radue stated. “Each vessel represents our ability to deliver the world’s most complex subsea projects safely and on time. The launch of the Nexans Electra hull marks an important milestone towards expanding our capacity to support the acceleration of the global energy transition.”
The construction process at Ulstein Verft highlights Norway’s enduring role in sustainable maritime innovation, with the shipyard’s advanced facilities ensuring high precision and timely delivery.
With the addition of the Nexans Electra, Nexans continues to scale its state-of-the-art fleet, positioning itself to meet the surging demand for offshore wind farms, interconnectors, and deep-sea electrification projects worldwide.
