Cable-Laying Vessel Hull NB 317 Departs CRIST Shipyard for Norway
The hull of NB 317, a state-of-the-art cable-laying vessel, has left the CRIST shipyard in Gdynia en route to Norway. Built for Ulstein and destined for Nexans, a global leader in subsea cable systems and sustainable electrification, the vessel marks another significant milestone in advanced offshore shipbuilding.
In brief
The hull of the specialised cable laying vessel NB 317 has left the CRIST shipyard in Gdynia for Norway. NB 317 measures 155.2 metres in length and 31 metres in width, and its capacity allows the transport of almost 14,000 tons of cable. The vessel was built to the order of the Norwegian company Ulstein and will be operated by Nexans. The design of NB 317 is a development of the NB 314 project and received an additional carousel increasing its transport capacity.
NB 317 measures 155.2 meters in length and 31 meters in beam, with the capacity to carry nearly 14,000 tonnes of cable. It is a sister vessel to NB 314, but features enhanced capabilities including an additional cable carousel for increased payload capacity.
The successful delivery underscores CRIST’s position as a key player in the European shipbuilding industry, delivering high-performance vessels for specialized maritime operations.
Source: Gazeta Morska · Compiled by: Kamil Kusier
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