Investment in the new cable laying vessel strengthens Boskalis’ position in the rapidly expanding offshore renewables and transmission infrastructure market.
Netherlands-based offshore contractor Royal Boskalis has unveiled plans to invest in a new 24-000 tonne high-capacity Cable Laying Vessel (CLV), a move aimed at expanding the company’s offshore energy capabilities amid surging demand for subsea cable installation services supporting offshore wind and international power interconnector projects.
The electrification of energy demand, driven by decarbonization and energy independence objectives, is accelerating the need for robust grid infrastructure. Cross-border interconnectors and offshore wind transmission systems increasingly require long-distance cable solutions, which this vessel can deliver. The vessel is expected to enter service in 2029.
The CLV will feature two 12,000-ton cable carousels, including a concentric carousel. The vessel’s advanced layout enables the installation of longer, continuous cable sections, minimizing costly offshore joints and enhancing long-term cable integrity.
Boskalis has in excess of 15 years of experience in the installation of subsea cables during which period it was active on more than 140 subsea cable-related projects and the company currently operates 3 CLVs, a trenching support vessel and a portfolio of bespoke trenching equipment.
Boskalis’ integrated capabilities across survey, dredging, seabed preparation, cable laying and rock installation enable the company to offer fully integrated solutions, reducing interface risk and differentiating Boskalis from competitors. This latest CLV will play a critical role in enabling the energy transition and supporting the development of sustainable infrastructure worldwide.
