NEXANS ELECTRA

NEXANS ELECTRA (IMO: 1034369) sailing under the Norway flag. It has an overall length of 489 feets and a beam of 102 feets.

Vessel Identification

• MMSI: 259259000
• IMO: 1034369
• Call Sign: LAVK8
• Flag: Norway
• Vessel Type: Cable Layer
• AIS Type: Special Craft

Specifications

• Gross Tonnage: 11,370 GT
• Deadweight: 7,825 DWT
• Length Overall: 149.9 m
• Beam: 31 m
• Draft: 7.8 m

Propulsion

• Propulsion Type: Diesel Electric
• Drive Type: Azimuth Thrusters / Dynamic Positioning
• DP Class: DP2

Shipyard

• Builder: Ulstein Verft
• Country: Norway
• Year Built: 2021

Owner / Operator

• Registered Owner: Nexans Norway AS
• Operator: Nexans Norway AS
• Home Port: Halden, Norway

Navigation / Communications Equipment

• AIS Class: Class A
• GMDSS: Equipped
• Dynamic Positioning: DP2 System

Operating Region

• Primarily operates in European waters, including the North Sea, Baltic Sea, and Norwegian Sea, supporting offshore wind farm cable installation and subsea power cable laying projects across European continental shelf areas

Vessel Description

NEXANS ELECTRA is a purpose-built high-specification cable laying vessel owned and operated by Nexans Norway AS, a global leader in cable manufacturing and installation. The vessel is designed for the installation and burial of high-voltage submarine power cables, serving both offshore renewable energy projects and interconnector cable campaigns. Equipped with a large cable carousel capacity and advanced cable handling systems, the vessel supports Nexans' growing portfolio in the offshore wind sector. Her dynamic positioning capability allows precision operations in challenging offshore environments without the need for anchoring. The vessel represents a key strategic asset in Nexans' fleet, reflecting the company's investment in dedicated marine installation infrastructure to support the global energy transition.