Toyo Construction's submarine cable-laying vessel DISCOVERY completed outfitting in Norway and arrived at Ishikari Bay New Port. The vessel, measuring 149.6 m in length and weighing approximately 9,000 tonnes, travelled about 30,000 km to reach Japan.
Toyo Construction announced that its submarine cable-laying vessel DISCOVERY, which completed secondary outfitting and comprehensive sea trials in Norway, had arrived at its home port, Ishikari Bay New Port in Hokkaido. The vessel is 149.6 m long and 28 m wide, and is equipped with cable tanks with a capacity of approximately 9,000 tonnes.
The vessel is designed to lay long-distance submarine cables from large offshore wind farms. It is equipped with a helicopter deck and a deck structure capable of supporting crew transfers. Its intended uses include cable laying and jacket foundation construction.
Assembly and primary outfitting were carried out in Romania, followed by secondary outfitting and comprehensive sea trials in Norway. A handover ceremony was held in Norway in June, after which the vessel arrived in Hokkaido following a long-distance voyage of approximately 30,000 km. The company plans to proceed with operational procedure checks and crew familiarisation training.
Based on an agreement with the Ishikari Bay New Port Management Association, the company said it aims to promote regional industry and realise a sustainable society through the vessel's long-term use.