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Singapore’s Megamas Resources has moved to build two modern and fuel-efficient cable laying and repair vessels.
In partnership with Renaissance Technologies (RTM), the company has tapped Norway’s Ulstein Design & Solutions for the newbuild vessel design capable of laying and maintenance of both subsea fibre-optic telecommunication cables and power cables, covering the inter-array and export power cables for offshore wind farms.
Megamas plans to have the first ship ready for service in early 2026.
“The submarine cable industry will soon be able to enjoy not one but two, newly built, state-of-the-art, high-performance cable ships. We aim to deliver excellence beyond boundaries with green solutions to our existing and potential clients in the submarine cable industry,” said Captain Tiew Sien Kheng, Megamas Resources managing?director.
The 8,000 dwt unit will be 120 mm long with a beam of 23 m and able to achieve a speed of 14 knots. It will be equipped with two cable tanks, of which one to be fitted with a carousel system and a guided spooler and fit to operate in shallow water down to 15 m.
A shortage of cable layers is expected over the decade on the back of the growing offshore wind sector and aging fleet in the submarine cable industry. Cabling specialists have already moved to secure additional tonnage. France’s Nexans booked a large DP3 cable layer at Ulstein for delivery in 2026. Italy’s Prysmian is building a ship at Vard for delivery in 2025, while Danish cable maker NKT plans to have a newbuild ready by 2027. |
