Greece-based Asso.subsea Orders Large Cable Layer from China Merchants
Greece-based offshore contractor Asso.subsea has placed an order for a significant shallow-water cable layer from China Merchants Heavy Industry.
The vessel, to be designed by China Merchants Industry and built at the China Merchants Industry Mazhou Island Base, will be a substantial addition to Asso.subsea’s fleet.
Key Features of the Cable Layer:
- Length: 175 meters
- Width: 41.8 meters
- Designed for shallow-water and bottom-sitting operations
- Equipped with a DP-2 dynamic positioning system
- 12,000-tonne and 4,000-tonne powered rotating cable reels
- Capability to lay three cables simultaneously
- Accommodations for up to 120 crew members
- Methanol-ready for carbon-neutral operations
The vessel is set to be delivered in 2027, showcasing Asso.subsea’s commitment to investing in state-of-the-art technology for its operations.