Van Oord’s cable-laying vessel Calypso makes its debut and is now fully operational

Van Oord’s brand new cable-laying vessel Calypso has made its official debut by installing cables on its first offshore wind project. After the Nexus, the Calypso is Van Oord’s second cable-laying vessel. Custom-built and featuring the latest sustainable technologies, the vessel is a key strategic addition to Van Oord’s offshore wind fleet. By investing in state-of-the-art equipment like the Calypso, Van Oord is anticipating an increase in scale in the offshore wind industry and contributing to the energy transition. The Calypso is purpose-built to install infield and export cables for offshore wind projects worldwide, including high-voltage direct current (HVDC) cables. The vessel also has the option of using their own Trencher. The Calypso is equipped with not just one, but two cable carousels, one on deck and another below deck, providing a total cable-carrying capacity of 8,000 tonnes and capable of laying two HVDC cables simultaneously. The vessel’s design incorporates the latest sustainable technologies to reduce its carbon footprint. Apart from the ability to run on biofuel, this hybrid vessel has future-ready engines with built-in flexibility to anticipate e-fuels. It has a large battery pack, a shore supply connection, and a state-of-the-art energy management system. With the Calypso now operational, we have significantly strengthened our cable installation fleet. This milestone reflects our commitment to continuously reinforcing our leading position in the market by investing in sustainable technology. With two cable installation vessels at our disposal, along with our extensive experience and expertise, we have the resources and flexibility needed to provide value to our clients and excel in this dynamic industry. It’s exciting to see the Calypso in action, installing its first cables on the Sofia project, and we look forward to its successful deployment on many more offshore wind projects.

Calypso is now live on the website and we look forward to seeing the reviews. We are excited to see what facilities one of the newest cable layers on the market has to offer. Exciting times at the moment in the Cable industry