Expanding Offshore Capacity for Renewables
The Jan De Nul cable-laying fleet expansion marks a major step in the company’s renewable energy strategy. Jan De Nul Group, based in Belgium, will add a new XL cable-laying vessel to meet rising global demand for offshore connectivity. Learn more about its operations at https://www.jandenul.com.
This new ship brings Jan De Nul’s fleet to five vessels, further strengthening its leading role in offshore cable installation and renewable energy support.
Meeting Growing Energy Demand
Over the past decade, Jan De Nul has installed 2,500 km of submarine cables in 25 countries. Key projects include the Crete-to-Greece power link, a 135 km connection that reaches depths of 1,000 meters in rugged seabed terrain.
The company already has another 2,500 km of cable to install, prompting the decision to add a second XL vessel. “With this new ship, we reinforce our pioneering role,” said Jan Van de Velde, Director of New Building at Jan De Nul Group.
High-Capacity Vessel for Deep and Shallow Waters
Like its sister vessel, the Fleeming Jenkin, the new ship measures 215 meters and can carry 28,000 tons of cable. This design makes it one of the world’s largest-capacity cable-laying vessels. It can operate in waters as deep as 3,000 meters while handling cable tensions up to 150 tons.
This capability will allow Jan De Nul to deliver offshore wind, interconnector, and subsea power projects faster and more efficiently.
Ultra-Low Emission Design
Both XL vessels include Ultra-Low Emission vessel (ULEv) technology that drastically reduces emissions. The system combines diesel particulate filters (DPF) and selective catalytic reduction (SCR) to remove up to 99% of nanoparticles and cut NOx emissions.
As a result, the ships comply with strict European Stage V emission standards. These advances reflect Jan De Nul’s continued focus on environmentally responsible marine construction.