Nexans has reached a pivotal moment in the construction of Nexans Electra, its next-generation cable-laying vessel (CLV), as the hull arrives at Ulstein Verft in Norway for the final outfitting phase. More than just a milestone in shipbuilding, this event marks a significant leap in Nexansβ mission to drive the global energy transitionβstrengthening the backbone of tomorrowβs electrified world.
As the energy landscape evolves, nations and industries are accelerating investments in offshore wind, interconnectors, and deep-sea electrification projects. Nexans Electra is a strategic response to this surge in demandβan advanced, high-capacity vessel engineered to deliver power where itβs needed most, with greater efficiency, sustainability, and precision than ever before.
Built to meet the challenges of a low-carbon future, Electra will significantly expand Nexansβ turnkey capabilities in subsea cable installationβreinforcing our position as a global leader in offshore power transmission solutions.
Major Construction Milestone Reached
The hull of Nexans Electra – initially constructed at the Crist shipyard in Poland – has now arrived in Ulsteinvik, entering its critical outfitting and completion stage at Ulstein Verft. Scheduled for delivery in 2026, Electra will soon become one of the worldβs most capable CLVs, purpose-built for the complexities of todayβs and tomorrowβs energy infrastructure.