en.Wedoany.com Reported - Subsea engineering contractor Asso.subsea recently held a keel laying ceremony for its new generation cable laying vessel, Althea, at the China Merchants Heavy Industry (CMHI) shipyard on Mazhou Island in Shenzhen, China. This marks the official commencement of the hull assembly. This project involves a custom-built cable laying vessel tailored by Asso.subsea to meet the demands of offshore energy projects, aiming to enhance the company's technical capabilities in the field of subsea cable installation.
The keel laying is a key milestone in shipbuilding, signifying that the Althea has entered the full-scale construction phase. This cable laying vessel is specifically designed for complex subsea operations, equipped with a high-capacity cable storage system and advanced laying technology, combined with DP-2 dynamic positioning capabilities to ensure precise operations in harsh offshore environments. The cable laying vessel Althea will primarily be used to perform subsea cable installation and burial tasks, enhancing Asso.subsea's internal delivery efficiency.
Ioannis Togias, Executive Director of Marine Technology at Asso.subsea, stated: "With the keel laying of Althea, we have taken a decisive step in strengthening our fleet and technical capabilities. This vessel embodies our long-term vision to reliably and precisely meet the evolving demands of the offshore energy market." The cable laying vessel is scheduled for delivery in 2027 and is expected to become a significant asset for the company's future projects.
Asso.subsea is a contractor specializing in the installation, construction, and maintenance of subsea cable systems and related infrastructure for the international market. China Merchants Heavy Industry, as a shipbuilding and offshore engineering group, operates multiple shipyards in China, serving the offshore energy and maritime industries. This collaboration further promotes the application and development of cable laying vessels in the field of subsea engineering.
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