Prysmian is proud to announce the naming of its latest vessels: Prysmian Alessandro Volta and Prysmian Marco Polo. Starting in 2025, these additions will expand Prysmian’s fleet to eight operational vessels, further strengthening the company’s leadership in the global submarine cable market.
Both vessels will boast outstanding green credentials, including high-voltage shore connection systems for clean energy during loading operations, diesel generators suitable for biodiesel blends, and battery hybrid systems for the deep-water vessel.
Raul Gil, VP Transmission BU at Prysmian, commented:
At Prysmian, we proudly operate the world’s largest and most powerful vessel fleet, equipped with the best installation capabilities and assets in the industry. Our commitment to excellence ensures we deliver unparalleled service and innovation across the globe. Our Italian heritage and the spirit of sailing inspire us to explore, innovate, and excel in our business, no matter where we go.
Approximately 193 metres long and about 34 metres wide, Prysmian Alessandro Volta pays tribute to the esteemed Italian physicist and chemist. It will feature advanced cable installation solutions, including three carousels with a total capacity of 19,500 tonnes. This will position it among the highest cable-loading capacity vessels in the market, reducing transportation time and improving project efficiency. The vessel’s bollard pull of over 200 tonnes will enable complex installation operations, including the simultaneous cable lay and burial of up to four cables. Equipped with state-of-the-art DP3 positioning and seakeeping systems, it will be operational by early 2027. The VARD Group, a subsidiary of the Fincantieri Group, will build the vessel.
Measuring approximately 167 metres in length and 40 metres in breadth, Prysmian Marco Polo will be equipped with two carousels, one split into two concentric sections, with a total cable loading capacity of at least 8,000 tonnes. Its state-of-the-art DP2 positioning, seakeeping systems, and eight-point mooring system will ensure it meets operating requirements for shallow-water cable laying and burial, even in harsh conditions. The vessel, an evolution of the Prysmian Ulisse class, is named after the famous merchant and explorer and will be operational by the first half of 2025.
The naming of Prysmian’s latest vessels aligns with the company’s current fleet, including Leonardo da Vinci and Monna Lisa, highlighting the overall spirit of innovation, exploration and italianità.
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