3D illustration of the A-frame installed on the CLV vessel 'Nexans Aurora', illustration courtesy by Nexans.

The A-frame in position on the ‘Nexans Aurora’

On 29 January 2021, the large, 150-tonne, A-frame for the DP3 cable laying vessel ‘Nexans Aurora’, under construction at Ulstein Verft, was lifted into position.

A-ramma i ferd med å bli løfta på kabelleggingsskipet 'Nexans Aurora'.

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The 149.9 m long and 31 m wide 'Nexans Aurora' will be working in the offshore renewables market, installing subsea cables including cables connecting offshore wind farms to the grid and interconnector systems.

The two active heave compensated 75-tonne under-deck winches and the 150-tonne A-frame, all being Palfinger deliveries, will be involved in tasks such as handling cable end terminations and instrumental in performing cable jointing and repairs up to 2,500 m water depths.

The vessel is a ST-297 CLV design from Skipsteknisk and is planned for delivery from Ulstein Verft to Nexans in 2021. The vessel has been designed for operations under severe weather conditions, and with high manoeuvrability and station keeping capabilities.

Ulstein Verft's heavylift division used their multiwheelers to transport and later upend the A-frame to a vertical position, before using their crawler crane for lifting and positioning.

Tungløftsavdelinga si mobilkran av typen Demag CC2800-1 kan løfte opp til 400 tonn når ho står på lekter. Løftet av 150-tonns A-ramma frå Palfinger vart gjennomført utan komplikasjonar.

The vessel will be outfitted and prepared for the following duties:

  • Power Cable and umbilical laying included bundle laying
  • Cable Jointing and Repair
  • Cable system protection and trenching

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