Largest Cable-Laying Vessel in Asia Under Construction at Turkish Shipyard

Turkey’s Tersan Shipyard has officially started construction of what will become the largest cable-laying vessel in Asia. The vessel is being built for South Korean company LS Marine Solution and is expected to play a major role in the rapidly growing offshore energy sector.

The keel-laying ceremony marks an important milestone for the project, which is designed to support the installation of high-voltage subsea power cables and fiber-optic communication lines. Once completed, the vessel will be capable of carrying up to 13,000 tonnes of cable, making it one of the largest cable-laying ships in the world.

The newbuild will measure approximately 148 meters in length and 31 meters in beam. The design was developed by Norway’s Salt Ship Design and incorporates several advanced technologies aimed at improving operational efficiency and reducing environmental impact.

Among the vessel’s key features are a hybrid propulsion system, battery energy storage, and fully electric cable-laying equipment. These systems are expected to reduce fuel consumption and emissions while increasing precision during offshore operations.

The vessel is being built to meet growing demand from offshore wind farms, interconnector projects, and large-scale energy infrastructure developments across the Asia-Pacific region. As countries continue to invest heavily in renewable energy, the need for specialized cable-laying vessels is increasing significantly.

According to the project schedule, the vessel is expected to enter service in 2028 and will become a flagship asset for LS Marine Solution’s offshore operations.

The construction of Asia’s largest cable-laying vessel highlights the increasing importance of offshore energy projects and further strengthens Turkey’s position as a major player in the global shipbuilding industry.