Megamas Resources announces the development of a new cable-laying vessel, after signing a design contract with the Norwegian company Ulstein Design & Solutions. The agreement was made official during the Nor-Shipping Fair, consolidating an international collaboration that seeks to optimize the submarine cable laying landscape.
A cable-laying vessel with Nordic seal
The design of the new cable laying vessel (CLV) is centered on the ULSTEIN SX228, a vessel designed for complex fiber optic activities and prepared for electrical cabling missions. At 121.7 meters in length and with a cable carrying capacity of 5,500 tons, the vessel incorporates outstanding tools such as a carousel below deck and enclosed work areas for safety in adverse sea conditions.
Construction is planned at the German shipyard of Lloyd Werft Bremerhaven GmbH, following a Letter of Intent signed in May. This step represents the transition from the conceptual phase to the start of formal engineering, strengthening the technical collaboration between Megamas, Ulstein and Lloyd Werft.
The CLV will integrate cable handling technologies and equipment such as ROV trenchers, double pulling lines and 50-ton A-frames. It is also designed to meet the requirements of the subsea telecommunications and renewable energy sectors. The initiative has the financial and strategic backing of Crewstone International Private Equity & Investments.
The vessel’s design is aligned with DNV classifier DNV’sclean designstandards and recyclability criteria, establishing Megamas ‘ commitment to energy efficiency and environmental responsibility in shipbuilding. Finally, delivery of the first vessel is projected for the end of 2027.
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Source and photo: Ulstein
