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The shipyard Vard Langsten officially completed the delivery of an advanced hybrid construction and cable-laying vessel to Toyo Construction. This project represents the Japanese contractor’s first award to the European designer, consolidating the entry of the Fincantieri subsidiary into Japan’s offshore wind energy sector. The vessel’s hull was built at Vard Tulcea facilities in Romania, ensuring the integration of international logistical capabilities and strict compliance with the Asian country’s flag state regulations.
Naval Cooperation and Delivery of the Hybrid Cable-Laying Vessel
The customized design, named VARD 9 15, has a length of 151 meters and a beam of 28 meters. Additionally, it boasts a transport capacity of up to 9,000 tons of cable, positioning it as the largest unit built specifically for these functions in Japan. The vessel also integrates a high-power marine crane, a spacious clear deck, a four-point mooring system, and a helideck suitable for complex operations in adverse weather conditions.
Thus, the platform’s versatility allows it to perform coastal foundation work, floating wind turbine anchoring, and marine resource exploitation projects. Operational flexibility is enhanced by a detachable cable-laying system and two secondary cranes configurable according to the requirements of each offshore mission, enabling the vessel to operate in various international commercial scenarios.
In this regard, the implemented engineering prioritizes energy efficiency through advanced sustainable technologies. The vessel features an energy storage system with high-capacity batteries, a shore power connection mechanism, and state-of-the-art power management software. This hybrid configuration minimizes fuel consumption and reduces carbon dioxide, nitrogen oxide, and sulfur oxide emissions during maneuvers and navigation.
Likewise, the builder’s internal value chain provided fundamental solutions for the optimal accommodation and control of the vessel. The Vard Electro division supplied the SeaQ Power systems that manage the electrical panels, while Vard Interiors installed the eco-friendly HVAC equipment designed to optimize the crew’s working environment.
Furthermore, this delivery directly aligns with Toyo Construction’s strategic business plan, which establishes offshore wind energy as its primary corporate growth driver. The construction company’s management stated that the vessel will facilitate large-scale operations aimed at strengthening renewable electricity supply. The optimized hull design ensures the vessel’s operability in both deep-water direct current transmission projects and shallow-water infrastructure.
Source and photo: VARD
