The World’s Biggest & Most Advanced Cable Laying Vessel

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The title of the world’s biggest and most advanced cable-laying vessel is held by Leonardo da Vinci, operated by the Prysmian Group.

It was constructed by Vard, a subsidiary of Fincantieri, and is 171 m long and 34 m wide with a summer draught of 8.5 m and a displacement of 36,400 tonnes at full load. It is sailing under the Italian Flag.

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It is fitted with two carousels, one with a 10,000-tonne capacity and another with a 7000-tonne capacity. These two independent laying...

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