Huisman signs Taiwanese cable carousel deal

The deal also includes an option for a complementary cable-lay system.

Together with the existing Huisman vertical-lay system, the carousel will be used for subsea cable-laying projects in fixed and floating offshore wind.

“Signing this letter of intent with DFO not only solidifies our mutual commitment to innovation and excellence in offshore operations, but also symbolises our shared vision of pushing the boundaries of what’s technically possible in offshore construction,” said Timon Ligterink, commercial director APAC of Huisman.

The cable carousel has a storage capacity of 3,000mt and will be positioned below deck, maximising free space on deck.

Huisman has based the proposed design on its existing proven carousel and storage components design to reduce delivery times and technical risk. Delivery is scheduled for the first half of 2024.

Designed to be mobilised quickly and easily, Huisman’s optional cable-lay system has been specifically developed for temporary installation on, for example, a multipurpose offshore vessel.

“This deal represents our continued commitment to invest in suitable, high quality enabling assets to support our customers’ operations, and ensuring that the domestic supply chain steps up to deliver cable installation solutions for the continued roll-out of green energy in Taiwan,” said Polin Chen, chief executive of DFO.