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Nexans : Official handover of CLV Nexans Electra
Nexans : Official handover of CLV Nexans
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Nexans marks official handover of cable-laying vessel CLV Nexans Electra PRESS RELEASE CLV Nexans Electra officially named in Ulstein, Norway, on 28 April 2026 Flag change and operational handover completed on 18 May 2026 Next-generation vessel strengthens Nexans' EPCI capabilities in offshore wind and interconnectors A major milestone in Nexans' long-term investment in electrifying the future Paris, May 18, 2026 - Nexans, global pure player in sustainable electrification, today announced the official handover of its newest cable-laying vessel, CLV Nexans Electra. The milestone marks a significant step in the Group's strategic expansion of its subsea installation capabilities. The naming ceremony took place on 28 April 2026 at Ulstein Verft in Norway, bringing together Nexans representatives, partners, and shipbuilding teams who have contributed to the vessel's development. The formal change of flag and operational handover was completed on 18 May 2026, after which the vessel entered its final commissioning phase ahead of deployment on upcoming projects. Purpose-built to meet the accelerating global demand for offshore wind connections and high-voltage interconnector systems, Nexans Electra represents the latest generation of cable-laying technology and a significant step forward in Nexans' ability to deliver complex EPCI1 subsea projects worldwide. Reflecting Nexans' focus on execution excellence, the naming ceremony also marked a deliberate departure from tradition. Rather than appointing a single godmother, Nexans named three godmothers for Nexans Electra, symbolizing the end-to-end delivery chain that underpins its EPCI projects. Monica Kollegård, representing Manufacturing; Fatima Ezzahra El Gout, representing Technical expertise; and Jamila Samri, representing Installation and Project Execution, together embody the collective responsibility required to deliver complex subsea projects safely, reliably, and on time. A New Benchmark in Subsea Cable Installation Designed as an evolution of the CLV Nexans Aurora, Nexans Electra expands capacity, efficiency, and versatility to address the next wave of large-scale electrification projects. The vessel features: Three turntables with a total cable capacity of 13,500 tons Capability to bundle-lay up to four cables simultaneously Advanced subsea tooling, including jetting and burial systems Hybrid power system...