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Kongsberg Maritime has been awarded a contract to supply a comprehensive equipment package for LS Marine Solution's next-generation ultra-large cable lay vessel at Tersan Shipyard, Türkiye. The vessel will be 148.4 meters long, 31 meters wide, with a capacity of 13,000 tons and a displacement of 18,800 tons, aimed at laying subsea HVDC and optical cables.

Key features include K-Pos dynamic positioning systems, a battery hybrid DC electrical system, and propulsion units designed to reduce emissions and enhance operational efficiency. Construction is projected to take three years, with the vessel expected to enter service in 2028.