Ulstein Verft delivers the cable‑laying vessel Nexans Electra

May 20, 2026

Ulstein Verft has delivered Nexans Electra, a DP3 cable‑laying vessel, to Nexans. The vessel further strengthens Nexans’ capacity to support the global energy transition by installing advanced subsea power and communication cable systems

The delivery of Nexans Electra marks an important milestone for us and confirms the strong execution capabilities of Ulstein Verft. The vessel is the result of a highly competent and committed project team, with Ulstein once again demonstrating solid project execution through all phases of a complex construction project with a large number of integrated mission systems.

Lars Eriksen, Nexans Norway CEO

Strengthening offshore cable laying capacity for the energy transition

“We value the professional and collaborative approach throughout the project and are pleased to welcome Nexans Electra into our fleet,” says Lars Eriksen, Nexans Norway CEO.

The CLV Nexans Electra is a sister vessel to the CLV Nexans Aurora, which was delivered from Ulstein Verft in 2021, and incorporates enhanced capacity and updated arrangements. The vessel features an additional under-deck turntable with a 3,500-tonne cable capacity, a split turntable on deck holding up to 10,000 tonnes of cable, and a fibre-optic tank with a capacity of 450 tonnes. When entering service in 2026, Nexans Electra will be an important asset for offshore renewable and interconnector projects worldwide.

Built for complex subsea cable installation operations

Designed for demanding offshore operations, Nexans Electra is purpose‑built for the transport, laying, protection, repair and jointing of subsea power cables. The vessel allows high‑capacity installation with excellent manoeuvrability and strong station‑keeping performance, enabling efficient operations in harsh weather conditions.

Supporting offshore wind and critical subsea infrastructure

With her large cable‑carrying capacity and specialised installation equipment, Nexans Electra is well-suited for offshore wind developments, interconnectors and other critical electrification infrastructure, supporting Nexans’ turnkey solutions for subsea cable systems worldwide.

The naming and handover of Nexans Electra mark a defining moment in our long‑term investment strategy.

Pascal Radue, Executive Vice President, Nexans Power Transmission Business Group

Execution and fleet capability driving offshore project success

“Execution is where subsea projects are won or lost, and our cable‑laying fleet is critical to success”, said Pascal Radue, Executive Vice President, Nexans Power Transmission Business Group.

“This vessel significantly expands our capacity to deliver the most complex subsea projects safely, efficiently, and sustainably, exactly what our customers need as the energy transition accelerates.”

A strong partnership in advanced vessel delivery

Ulstein Verft was responsible for the turnkey delivery of the vessel, including outfitting and finalisation at its yard in Ulsteinvik, drawing on extensive experience in delivering highly specialised, equipment‑intensive vessels.

“With Nexans Electra, we are proud to add another advanced cable-laying vessel to the Ulstein delivery list. Together with Nexans Aurora, this project demonstrates our long-standing capability to deliver complex, tailor-made vessels to the international cable-laying market, in close collaboration with Nexans, an experienced and highly competent shipowner,” says Gunvor Ulstein, CEO of Ulstein Group.

The delivery of Nexans Electra reinforces the long‑standing cooperation between Nexans and Ulstein and underlines Ulstein Verft’s position as a trusted builder of large, complex cable‑laying vessels for the international offshore energy market.